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Harvey’s brings back the fan-favourite Pickle Pickle Poutine with a dill-icious update! The Triple Pickle Poutine is made with 100% Canadian cheese curds and potatoes, topped with gravy, two deep fried pickles, diced pickles and now, Garlic Dill sauce.

August 28, 2024

Back by popular demand: Harvey's reinvents pickle poutine with triple the pickle

The Triple Pickle Poutine is made with 100% Canadian cheese curds and potatoes, topped with gravy, two deep fried pickles, diced pickles and now, Garlic Dill sauce. The addition of the Garlic Dill makes the pickle factor three-fold and replaces the original Ranch sauce from its predecessor

Fortalecen la sanidad del Valle de Tafí para la producción de papa semilla.

August 27, 2024

Argentina: lineamientos para la producción de semilla del futuro

En Tucumán, la zona productiva por excelencia del norte del país, instituciones y productores se reunieron para un evento que anticipa el futuro de la semilla en la región.

A historic potato plant specimen collected by David Moore from the National Botanic Garden in Glasnevin, Ireland showing disease effects. (Courtesy: NC State University)

August 26, 2024

Study Analyzes Potato-Pathogen 'Arms Race' After Irish Famine

In an examination of the genetic material found in historic potato leaves, North Carolina State University researchers reveal more about the tit-for-tat evolutionary changes occurring in both potato plants and the pathogen that caused the 1840s Irish potato famine.

Mars x Kellanova Snacking is better together

August 25, 2024

Mars to become owner of Pringles, as it acquires Kellanova for USD 35.9 Billion.

Mars, Incorporated has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Kellanova for USD 83.50 per share in cash, with the total deal valued at USD 35.9 billion. It makes Mars owner of brands such as Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Pop-Tarts®, Rice Krispies Treats® and NutriGrain®

August 23, 2024

Perú: lucha por preservar genética nativa en peligro

En Perú la defensa de los tradicionalismos productivos va muy de la mano con le herencia cultural y lo que la papa allí representa.

Technicians at Picketa Systems in Fredericton, New Brunswick, prepare and test equipment used in the LENS platform for precision nutrient management in agriculture.

August 19, 2024

Introducing Custom Critical Levels – A New Way to Elevate Your Potato Fertilizer Strategy

Picketa Systems is thrilled to introduce a significant new feature for our LENS platform: Custom Critical Levels. This innovation provides agronomists unprecedented control over nutrient management, making it easier than ever to optimize crop health and maximize yields.

Back row (left to right) Dave Masser, Wendy Dykstra, Les Alderete, Shelley Olsen, Trever Belnap, Blair Richardson, Dennis Wright, Hunter Gibbs Seated (left to right) Ed Staunton, Steve Elfering, Mike Carter, Leah Halverson

August 15, 2024

Potatoes USA Elects Shelley R. Olsen as Board Chair, Announces New Executive Committee for 2024-2025

Potatoes USA, the national marketing, research, and promotion board for the potato industry, elected Shelley R. Olsen as Chair of the Board at its annual meeting. Potatoes USA also announced its Executive Committee members to lead the organization through 2024-2025.

August 14, 2024

Colombia: inteligencia artificial aplicada al agro

La nueva ola de tecnología se integra al sector productivo para capitalizar los datos y tomar mejores decisiones.

August 14, 2024

Perú: heladas en las sierras afectan producción

El cambio climático esta dando problemas también a los productores de Perú que ven sus cultivos afectados debido a inusuales heladas.

August 14, 2024

Rising potato prices across South America

Extreme weather conditions in South America have wrecked havoc on the potato production. Potato prices skyrocketed as a result.

August 14, 2024

Aspen Global Enterprises Inc. Announces Joint Venture with Marten's Fresh

Aspen Global Enterprises Inc., a leading Metro New York-based IQF and frozen food processor and distributor of potatoes, fruits, and vegetables, has announced a strategic joint venture with Marten's Fresh, based in Port Byron, NY.

August 13, 2024

Developing Sweet potatoes That Are Fit to Fight Pests

Farmers in the southeastern United States struggle with the invasive guava root-knot nematode, a microscopic roundworm, which infects and damages a variety of crops, particularly sweet potatoes.

July 31, 2024

Argentina: desregularizan registro de fertilizantes

El gobierno ha optado por simplificar los requisitos y procesos administrativos para registrar productos vinculados al agro.

July 25, 2024

Argentina: fuertes heladas afectan cultivos

El invierno más frio de los últimos años trajo consigo fuertes heladas que están afectando los cultivos.

German Palacio Vélez, gerente general de Fedepapa, indicó que el consumo de papa en el país está en 36 kilos por persona.

July 18, 2024

Colombia: malestar popular por los precios de la papa

La federación de productores de papa estuvo en contacto con el gobierno nacional para aliviar la cuestión de cara a los próximos meses.

Las bajas temperaturas en Tarija afectan la producción de tomate

July 18, 2024

Bolivia: cultivos comprometidos por nieve y heladas

En las regiones de Santa Cruz y Tarija los cultivos se vieron comprometidos. Agricultores se lamentan.

July 10, 2024

PEI potato producer looks to Harvest Insights Tech for greater visibility of shrink

Machine-Learning driven crop insights tool HarvestEye has partnered with one of Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) prominent potato growers, G Visser & Sons.

The Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass makes a comeback, unlocking 30 days of a regular order of Nacho Fries for just USD 10 exclusively through the Taco Bell app.

July 07, 2024

Nacho Fries season continues! Taco Bell® brings back Nacho Fries lover's pass and debuts Jalapeño Ranch Nacho Fries

Forget National Fry 'Day' – Taco Bell is celebrating Nacho Fries all month long by giving fans the chance to unlock 30 days of Nacho Fries in addition to an entirely new flavor!