News on The Potato Supply Chain from the Americas

Idaho late blight outbreak is the worst since 1998
August 17, 2015

Idaho late blight outbreak is the worst since 1998

Late blight has become widespread in Idaho and is called the worst Idaho late blight outbreak since 1998.
Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved
August 17, 2015

Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved

The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry '... hasn't focused on the belly aching, financial or emotional challenges...' resulting from the potato tampering incidents, that are still unresolved. 'Instead food safety has continued to be the highest priority ...' says Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. potato board.
 Focus on Potato Webcast Addresses Fungicide Resistance
August 12, 2015

Focus on Potato Webcast Addresses Fungicide Resistance

The latest Focus on Potato webcast, titled “Best Management Tactics and Fungicide Resistance in Early Blight and Brown Spot” highlights the importance of measures to mitigate fungicide resistance, particularly when applied and repeatedly used on a single site.
Venezuela: Siembran 12 mil toneladas de papa para abastecer el mercado de final de año
August 10, 2015

Venezuela: Siembran 12 mil toneladas de papa para abastecer el mercado de final de año

El objetivo del Plan de Siembra de Semilla Nacional es cumplir con la demanda de este rubro que aumenta en el mes de diciembre.
National Potato Council awards 2015/16 academic scholarship
August 10, 2015

National Potato Council awards 2015/16 academic scholarship

The National Potato Council awards its 2015-16 Academic Scholarship to Shunping Ding, a PhD. student in Plant Pathology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Wisconsin Badger CommonTater now available online
August 10, 2015

Wisconsin Badger CommonTater now available online

Badger Common’Tater, a leading source of news, education and highlights of Wisconsin’s potato and vegetable industry is now available online.
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México: Sin apoyo gubernamental cerca de 300 productores de papa
August 08, 2015

México: Sin apoyo gubernamental cerca de 300 productores de papa

Sin ayuda de las Secretarías de Gobierno se encuentran cerca de 300 productores de papa en comunidades de las faldas del Volcán Pico de Orizaba; la causa, no hay apoyos para este producto que es el sostén de cientos de familias.
Matt Porter of Porter Farms in Presque Isle cultivates crops on his sixth generation farm in July 2015 where he works with his father and where he himself has farmed for 15 years (Courtesy: Bangor Daily News / Brianne O'Leary)
August 06, 2015

McCain Foods’ nurse crop project may help increase potato yields

Representatives from McCain Foods are excited about a new project under way in Aroostook County that has some farmers planting their usual acreage of potatoes right on top of a bed of winter rye, barley or oats.
La papa fue uno de los cultivos más afectados por la sequía en Chile
August 04, 2015

La papa fue uno de los cultivos más afectados por la sequía en Chile

Las indemnizaciones pagadas por pólizas contratadas durante la temporada agrícola 2014-2015 (abril-mayo) alcanzaron la suma de $613 millones (aprox. un millón de dólares) de pesos en la región de La Araucanía, entregando un promedio de $900.000 pesos por agricultor, lo que les permitió cubrir sus costos y poder mantenerse en el sector, de acuerdo a cifras entregadas por el Comité de Seguros del Agro (Agroseguros).
México: Crean plaguicida para atacar presencia de gusano en cultivos de papa
July 31, 2015

México: Crean plaguicida para atacar presencia de gusano en cultivos de papa

Investigadores del Instituto de Ecología (INECOL) logran disminuir con un plaguicida denominado bionematicida un gusano llamado nematodo dorado, el cual es responsable de la baja producción de papa en México.
Agricultores costarricenses podrán cultivar nueva variedad de papa
July 31, 2015

Agricultores costarricenses podrán cultivar nueva variedad de papa

La variedad Elbe es producto de una investigación que realizó la Universidad de Costa Rica por una década. El nuevo tubérculo es de fácil industrialización.
Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering
July 29, 2015

Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering

The most recent report of a metal object found in a bag of potatoes appears to be of a different nature than previous incidents, say RCMP and the P.E.I. Potato Board.potato bag in which watch strap pin was found
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2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute now accepting applications
July 29, 2015

2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute now accepting applications

The National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) are accepting applications for the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) class of 2016.
Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers host PEI Potato Social
July 29, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers host PEI Potato Social

On Sunday, August 9th, 2015, the potato growers of Prince Edward Island are hosting the first ever Prince Edward Island Potato Social to thank fellow Islanders and potato-loving visitors for their support in the past year.
Con US$2 millones, MinAgricultura de Colombia pone en marcha campaña para promover consumo de papa
July 27, 2015

Con US$2 millones, MinAgricultura de Colombia pone en marcha campaña para promover consumo de papa

Con una inversión de 6 mil millones de pesos (aprox. US$2 millones), el Ministerio de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural, pone en marcha una ambiciosa campaña para promover el consumo de papa, denominada ‘La papa tiene lo suyo’, anunció el jefe de la cartera agropecuaria, Aurelio Iragorri Valencia.
Disponibles las memorias del VI Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa
July 27, 2015

Disponibles las memorias del VI Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa

El VI Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa se realizó en Ibarra entre el 8 y 11 de Julio del año en curso. El evento se realiza cada 2 años para compartir los avances científicos más importantes realizados en el país.
Sweet Potato Wedges Parsley Salad (Courtesy: RPE)
July 23, 2015

RPE to offer Sweet Surprise mini sweet potatoes at PMA foodservice event

RPE Inc., in partnership with Chef Joey Elenterio, is happy to announce the debut of Tasteful Selections Sweet Surprise Mini Sweet Potatoes. For this year’s PMA Foodservice ‘Chef Talks: Strolling Lunch’, on Saturday, July 25, Chef Joey created a flavorful twist on the comfort food classic.
Peru to host World Potato Congress 2018
July 23, 2015

Peru to host World Potato Congress 2018

During a celebration of Agricultural Research Day on July 15, Alberto Maurer, the Head of Peru’s National Institute for Agricultural Innovation (INIA).

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