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Top Ten potato varieties grown in the United States (Fall Crop)
november 21, 2016

The top six potato varieties grown in the United States (Fall Crop)

Do you know the Top 6 potato varieties grown in the United States? We created an overview based on the USDA data for the 2016 fall potato crop.
Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of McCain Foods Coaldale Plant
november 17, 2016

Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of the McCain Foods Coaldale Plant

Woordman Farms of Taber was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Coaldale plant (Alberta) during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held recently at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre.
Mark Klompien new CEO of United Potato Growers of America
november 16, 2016

Mark Klompien new CEO of United Potato Growers of America

United Potato Growers of America announced today that its executive board has unanimously chosen Mark Klompien as the organization’s next president and chief executive officer, replacing Jerry Wright.
Cómo aumentar la producción de papa usando técnicas sencillas (o cómo manejar integralmente la sanidad de la semilla de papa)
november 14, 2016

Cómo aumentar la producción de papa usando técnicas sencillas (o cómo manejar integralmente la sanidad de la semilla de papa)

Esta nota analiza el problema de la degeneración de la semilla, detalla la estrategia propuesta del Programa del CGIAR de Raíces, Tubérculos y Banano, y describe cinco técnicas sencillas para mejorar la calidad de la semilla y aumentar la producción de papa.
Potato Company RPE expands marketing team with Tim Huffcutt
november 14, 2016

Potato Company RPE expands marketing team with Tim Huffcutt

US based potato grower and shipper RPE Inc. has added a new Marketing Director, Tim Huffcutt to its marketing team. Effective October 24, Huffcutt will oversee all marketing strategies for RPE's consumer, trade, local community and internal communication.
Red River Valley Potatoes launches New Website
november 14, 2016

Red River Valley Potatoes launches New Website

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has launched a new website, one entirely dedicated to promoting potatoes grown for the fresh market and branded as Red River Valley Potatoes. Fittingly, the new web address is RedRiverValleyPotatoes.com.
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Columbia Basin potato farmers pleased with harvest
november 11, 2016

Columbia Basin potato farmers pleased with harvest

As fall potato harvest wraps up around the Columbia Basin, farmers are expecting above-average yield and quality thanks to an exceptional growing season.
Especial: Drones para la agricultura
november 10, 2016

Especial: Drones para la agricultura

El boletín ICT Update en su edición de abril de 2016 ofrece 15 articulos sobre drones en la agricultura.
New 'Big Idaho Potato Truck' Commercial starts airing tomorrow.
november 10, 2016

New 'Big Idaho Potato Truck' Commercial starts airing tomorrow.

The Idaho Potato Commission is on a roll! Tomorrow they start airing the latest installment in their series of commercials starring the Big Idaho® Potato Truck, now in its sixth(!) year.
Method developed to predict root mass of shrubs may be helpful for potato crop as well
november 10, 2016

Method developed to predict root mass of willow shrubs may be helpful for potato crop as well

Scientists at Cornell University have developed an electric capacitance measurement that is able to predict the root mass of shrubs and trees. What's more, they hint it may helpful for tubers and root crops as well
Rain delays completion of potato harvest on Prince Edward Island
november 07, 2016

Potato Harvest Prince Edward Island almost complete

Some Prince Edward Island potato farmers have had to wait longer than usual to finish their harvest because of recent wet weather, but 97% of the harvest is in.
Canada has secured market access for Alberta Seed Potatoes to Thailand
november 03, 2016

Canada has secured market access for Alberta Seed Potatoes to Thailand

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay announced monday that the Government of Canada has secured market access for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand.
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A new potato variety that’s genetically modified to withstand bruising has been cleared for commercialization without undergoing USDA’s deregulatory process for biotech crops.
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Cornell University receives state grant to upgrade Golden Nematode Lab
oktober 20, 2016

Cornell University receives state grant to upgrade Golden Nematode Lab

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Cómo preservar la calidad poscosecha de la papa
oktober 19, 2016

Cómo preservar la calidad poscosecha de la papa

Phillip Nolte, extensionista de la Universidad de Idaho, especializado en semilla de papa, explica la forma de influir en el estado de los cultivos al salir de las bodegas.
RPE launched Old Oak Farms’ Party Potatoes at PMA Fresh Summit
oktober 18, 2016

RPE launched Old Oak Farms’ Party Potatoes at PMA Fresh Summit

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New to North America: Earthfresh Farms introduces the Low Glycemic Response Potato Variety Carisma
oktober 03, 2016

Earthfresh Farms introduces first Low Glycemic Response Potato Variety Carisma to North America

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