Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Los Estados Unidos

Agosto 23, 2012

US potato industry working to reverse ban on domestic exports to South Korea

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal &Plant Health Inspection Service is working to provide data to officials in South Korea that it hopes will result in a reversal of a decision to ban potato exports from Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Agosto 22, 2012

Alexandra Imhof promoted to US Potato Board Industry Communications & Policy Manager

The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Alexandra Imhof to the position of USPB Industry Communications &Policy Manager, effective July 1, 2012. She has been with the USPB since August 2003, when she was hired ...

Agosto 22, 2012

JR Simplot Acquires Dorman Brothers

Dorman Brothers, an agricultural supply company with locations in Goodland, Kansas, and in Colorado at Burlington and Cheyenne Wells, will join Simplot’s AgriBusiness Group as part of the Simplot Grower Solutions network. “Our goal at Simplot Grower S...

Agosto 21, 2012

NDSU Potato Blightline for August 20

The NDSU Potato Blightline for August 20th sponsored by Syngenta Crop Protection has been issued.

Agosto 21, 2012

US Potato Supply unaffected by drought

The severe drought in the central US has consumers concerned about skyrocketing food prices due to crop shortages and the subsequent 'trickle down' effect it's already having on the price of meats and dairy.

Agosto 21, 2012

Take proactive approach to zebra chip, potato psyllid management

ast year, zebra chip made headlines when the potato disease caught a couple of Columbia Basin growers off guard and devastated their crop.

Agosto 20, 2012

Focus on Potato webcast: Potato Growth And Development

Healthy tuber development and higher yields are two common goals among potato growers. But without a good understanding of the key growth and yield factors, maximizing success is difficult. This latest Focus on Potato presentation by Dr. Mike Thornton...

Agosto 17, 2012

Idaho spud growers say harvest shaping to be mixed bag

As they commence harvesting early season varieties, Idaho potato growers anticipate a hot summer will contribute to highly variable yields and quality, especially in the eastern part of the state.

Agosto 16, 2012

Klamath Basin Fresh Direct now Klamath Basin Fresh Organics

The former Klamath Basin Fresh Direct has officially changed its name to Klamath Basin Fresh Organics. Chairman Dan Chin said the business is solely focused on organic production, and the name change makes that direction clear.

Zebra chip disease affected potato tubers

Agosto 16, 2012

University of Idaho receives grant to study zebra chip disease

The federal government is providing $109,000 for the University of Idaho to study an emerging plant disease the school says “poses a substantial threat to the state’s potato industry.” The money will be used to monitor potato fields for the presence o...

Agosto 14, 2012

Idaho potatoes star in food blogs nationwide

Food bloggers are hungry for Idaho potatoes. These passionate home cooks have been whipping up spud-centered creations in an assortment of videos and recipes spanning the web.

Agosto 13, 2012

Food prices expected to rise as drought continues

Hardly a day passes that there aren't new pictures and signs of the Great Drought of 2012. The government put out a report Friday that brings home just how severe it is. It is not just farmers and stockmen who are affected: It's going to mean higher fo...

Agosto 13, 2012

Lockwood's Separator ACS-8 cleans your potatoes with air...

Lockwood Mfg. is proud to announce the addition of a new potato handling product. The Air-Controlled Separator is a complete handling and cleaning system that efficiently removes rocks, dirt, vines and other debris effortlessly. With the aid of high ve...

Agosto 04, 2012

NoKota Packers joins Fresh Solutions Network

NoKota Packers, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has joined Fresh Solutions Network, LLC, a partnership of multi-generational potato and onion companies committed to driving profitable category growth through innovative marketing, category management and operational solutions.

Agosto 03, 2012

Mexico needs to show commitment to potato agreement, US potato grower told Congress

Mexico needs to prove itself a responsible trade partner if the country wants to be a trusted member of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, a U.S. potato grower told Congress.

Agosto 02, 2012

'Zebra chip' disease concerns Northwest potato growers

Northwest agriculture researchers in the US say they are finding more cases of a zebra chip disease in the region’s potatoes.

Agosto 01, 2012

Idaho’s Wada Farms to market for Colorado potato grower-shipper

Idaho Falls, Idaho-based Wada Farms Marketing Group LLC has taken on potato sales and marketing responsibilities for Worley &McCullough Inc., a grower-shipper in Colorado’s San Luis Valley.