News on The Potato Supply Chain from the Americas

Cold, wet weather threatens potatoes in Red River Valley
October 16, 2018

Cold, wet weather threatens potatoes in Red River Valley

With low temperatures from last week expected to linger into this week, harvest is not looking good for potato farmers in the Red River Valley
Manitoba Potato Growers Cautiously Optimistic
October 16, 2018

Manitoba Potato Growers Cautiously Optimistic

This year has been a difficult one for potato producers in the Portage region. Shifting weather extremes have made both growing and harvesting difficult at times.
Lanzan en Chile el Phytoestimulante Ecobios
October 15, 2018

Lanzan en Chile el Phytoestimulante Ecobios

Es un producto de origen natural que estimula a la planta para que absorba los nutrientes de la mejor manera. La presentación estuvo a cargo de Christophe De Mil, gerente de la farmaceutica Sofrapar.
Investigadores analizan la situación de la marchitez bacteriana
October 12, 2018

Investigadores analizan situación de la marchitez bacteriana

Ocurrió en la ciudad chilena de Paillaco, durante un seminario organizado por el Ministerio de Agricultura y el INIA. El objetivo fue el de estudiar la situación actual de la enfermedad, su riesgo y el manejo preventivo.
El nuevo satélite argentino anticipará inundaciones y sequías
October 09, 2018

El nuevo satélite argentino anticipará inundaciones y sequías

Tiene tres toneladas de peso y una antena radar de 10 metros de largo. Producirá principalmente imágenes para el agro, la gestión de emergencias hídricas y la vigilancia del mar argentino.
Tasteful selections announces a brand overhaul for its bite-size potatoes
October 09, 2018

Tasteful Selections shows new branding for its bite-size potatoes at PMA Fresh Summit

Tasteful Selections announces rebrand of its full line of bite-size potatoes
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PMA Fresh Summit and record setting Expo spotlight innovation
October 06, 2018

PMA Fresh Summit and record setting Expo spotlight innovation

Innovation will take center stage at Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) refreshed 2018 Fresh Summit Convention and Expo when it convenes in less than two weeks in Orlando, Florida, USA.
Por 5.º año seguido, Argentina exporta papa semilla a Vietnam
October 04, 2018

Por 5.º año seguido, Argentina exporta papa semilla a Vietnam

Lo hace a través de la empresa familiar Papasud S.A., de Juan y Leandro Pérsico, proveedores de PepsiCo Argentina.
Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Results
October 02, 2018

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Results

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal first quarter 2019 results.
Buenos Aires tendrá otra planta para el lavado de papas
September 24, 2018

Buenos Aires tendrá otra planta para el lavado de papas

El viernes 21 de septiembre, el Intendente de Comandante Nicanor Otamendi, localidad de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, firmó el boleto de compraventa del terreno donde se construirá una planta para el lavado de papas.
Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Florence still a question mark
September 23, 2018

Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Hurricane Florence still uncertain

The problem for North Carolina’s sweet potato farmers is knowing whether the drenching rains unleashed by hurricane Florence will have the same effect as being inundated by a flooded pond or creek. Some sweet potato fields received as much as 30 inches.
Desarrollan papas resistentes a sequías y suelos salinos
September 21, 2018

Desarrollan papas resistentes a sequías y suelos salinos

Científicos del CONICET y de la UBA transfirieron un gen clave en las plantas y lograron mejorar el rendimiento en invernaderos. El próximo paso será probarlo en el campo.
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New Mexican potato variety Citlali shows resistance to late blight and zebra chip disease
September 19, 2018

New Mexican potato variety Citlali shows resistance to late blight and zebra chip disease

In Mexico, researchers of the National Forestry, Agriculture, and Livestock Research Institute (INIFAP), part of the Mexican Ministry of agriculture (SAGARPA), have developed a new potato variety, Citlali, with improved tolerance to diseases.
Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly
September 18, 2018

Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly

Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.
Peru expects potato production to increase this year
September 18, 2018

Peru expects potato production to increase this year

Peru expects to produce 4.77 million tons of potatoes in the 2018/2019 campaign, more than the 4.45 million tons it produced In the previous season
Desarrollan bioplaguicida que ataca la polilla guatemalteca
September 16, 2018

Desarrollan bioplaguicida que ataca la polilla guatemalteca

Es un virus que las larvas de la polilla adquieren al alimentarse de la papa tratada. Para conocer mas sobre el bioplaguicida, escuche la entrevista que Caracol Radio de Colombia realizó a la ingeniera Paola Cuartas de Agrosavia.
United Potato Growers of Canada releases latest crop update
September 16, 2018

United Potato Growers of Canada releases latest crop update

United Potato Growers of Canada has released an update on the potato crop in the various provinces of Canada.
Inauguran laboratorio de tejidos de semilla de papa en Bolivia
September 13, 2018

Inauguran laboratorio de tejidos de semilla de papa en Bolivia

El laboratorio producirá plantas in vitro para la producción de semilla prebásica de alta categoría. En su construcción se invirtieron $US 80.000, en parte pagados por la cooperación coreana KOPIA.

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