Cultivo de Papas de Las Américas

Octubre 11, 2023

Sprouting control agent 1,4-DMN Poised to Achieve CODEX MRL

Great news for potato producers: 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4- DMN), a naturally-occurring bio-control that enhances dormancy

Octubre 09, 2023

Syngenta announces partnership with the Potato Sustainability Alliance to enhance on-farm sustainability reporting for potato growers

Syngenta Canada announced a partnership with the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) to bring on-farm sustainability insights on potato production using Syngenta’s Sustainable Outcomes for Agriculture (SOA) standard and Cropwise™ Sustainability mobile application.

Octubre 05, 2023

Trimble and AGCO to Form Joint Venture to Better Serve Farmers Worldwide with Mixed Fleet Precision Agriculture Solutions

Trimble announced a definitive agreement to form a joint venture with AGCO to better serve farmers with factory fit and aftermarket applications in the mixed fleet precision agriculture market.

Growing Nitrogen: Plants like this vetch plant with long roots can produce lots of nitrogen once they become established.

Septiembre 27, 2023

Start growing your own nitrogen

Four studies released from 2019 to 2023 by the University of Illinois show that on average, 67% of nitrogen found in corn comes from sources occurring in the soil. Researchers labeled nitrogen fertilizers applied with N15 to identify naturally occurring nitrogen vs. synthetic nitrogen.

Beautiful or ugly? To a no-tiller, soybean stubble with cover crops peeking through in late fall is a beautiful sight. To those who no-till, chiseling or plowing is "farming ugly."

Septiembre 25, 2023

Five reasons to skip fall tillage

Moving away from reliance on tillage is a tough change to make. Sure, there are times when tillage could be considered.

Taylor Grant, Leah Halverson and Bryan Jones: The Next Generation of Potato Farmers

Septiembre 16, 2023

Feeding America: Introducing the Next Generation Potato Farmers

A new generation of potato farmers uses cutting-edge instruments and methods to progress farms and preserve the soil for future generations all over the United States, often in unexpected areas.

Septiembre 05, 2023

Colombia ya tiene plan de ordenamiento productivo de la papa para los próximos 20 años

La ministra de Agricultura, Jhenifer Mojica, lideró este viernes el Consejo Nacional de la Papa, espacio en el que se oficializó el Plan de Ordenamiento Productivo con el propósito de beneficiar a cerca de 100.000 campesinos y productores que se dedican a este cultivo y a más de 250.000 personas que trabajan en su producción en 280 municipios de clima frío de 18 departamentos.

Agosto 03, 2023

Alsum Farms Begins Wisconsin Yellow Potato Harvest

Wisconsin yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms in Arena, Wis. with the first potato loads being washed, graded and packed for fresh market delivery to distribution centers and retail grocers the first full week of August.

Julio 24, 2023

2023 Potato Crop Canada, update per July 18 – Including Planted Acreage

Statistics Canada released their first estimate of potato acreage in Canadaas a result of data obtained from their survey of potato growers in Canada.

Julio 18, 2023

Producción de papa en peligro por Fenómeno de El Niño: advierten escasez y alza de precios en mercados

Las proyecciones climáticas generan alerta en los productores. La sequía en el sur, el exceso de lluvias en el norte y la aparición de plagas amenazan la siembra y provocarán disminución de hasta el 30% en la producción agrícola.

Canadian Potato Storage Holdings Reports July 2023

Julio 12, 2023

Less potatoes left in storage in Canada: Potato Storage Holdings Reports July 2023

As of July 1, 2023, total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings are reported to be down 34.9% over 2022 numbers for the same period, and lower than the 3-yr. average.

Julio 10, 2023

United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) crop update per July 6, 2023: Optimism everywhere

The potato crop in Canada is in varying stages - from emergence to touching between rows. Potato growers everywhere are optimistic for the good growing conditions needed to move this crop in its early life stages.

NPC Releases 2023 Annual Potato Yearbook

Julio 06, 2023

National Potato Council 2023 Yearbook offers detailed insight in the United States industry and its achievements

The NPC 2023 Annual Potato Yearbook highlighting progress on NPC’s national legislative, regulatory, and marketing priorities. The Yearbook also features updated US and world potato production and consumption stats, grower and industry contact information, position statements, and program overviews.

McCrum: The success and legacy behind the thriving potato processing operation

Julio 06, 2023

McCrum: The success and legacy behind a thriving potato processing operation in Maine

There aren't many farms in Maine that can boast they've been owned by the same family for more than 130 years. One of those is the McCrums.

Junio 28, 2023

Soil Erosion: A Looming Threat to Farmers

Soil erosion, a natural process exacerbated by human activities, poses a significant challenge to agricultural sustainability worldwide. This relentless force gradually strips away fertile topsoil, leaving a devastating impact on farmers and the environment.

Idaho potato packing operation receives $19.6M in federal funding to increase production

Junio 25, 2023

Idaho potato packer Mart Group will use USD 19.6M in federal funding to construct a frozen potato processing facility

The Mart Group, an Idaho potato packing operation has been awarded a USD 19.6 million USDA funding to construct a frozen potato processing facility. The investment is part of a USD 320 million effort to create better markets for agricultural producers and food businesses.

Junio 22, 2023

Potato growers can’t keep up with 'red hot' global demand

Washington potato farmers can’t keep pace with worldwide cravings for french fries, hash browns, tots, potato chips and other processed potato products.

Report of Canadian Potato Storage Holdings for June 2023

Junio 15, 2023

Canadian Potato Storage Holdings Report for June 2023

As of June 1, 2023, total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings are reported to be down 3.3% over 2022 numbers for the same period, and higher than the 3-yr. average.

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