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University of Idaho leads major research effort to reduce the threat of nematodes
六月 03, 2016

University of Idaho leads major research effort to reduce the threat of nematodes

The University of Idaho is leading a $3.2 million project to combat microscopic worms (nematodes) that threaten potato production.
Good Progress Potato Planting Prince Edward Island
六月 01, 2016

Good Progress Potato Planting Prince Edward Island

Greg Donald, manager of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, estimated Wednesday that between 65 and 75 per cent of the Island’s 2016 potato crop would be in the ground
Colorado State University develops nutrient-rich purple potatoes
五月 23, 2016

Colorado State University develops nutrient-rich purple potatoes

Purple potatoes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when trying to increase vitamin, mineral and antioxidant intake. However, a group of researchers from CSU have recently developed potato varieties that satisfy these nutritional needs and could act as a preventive measure to several diseases.
Innate Potatoes won't be grown in Canada this year.
五月 22, 2016

Innate Potatoes won't be grown in Canada this year.

Innate Potatoes, a newly-approved, genetically modified potato variety, will not be grown commercially in Canada this year, says Simplot.
Harvest of Warba potatoes in British Columbia signifies the beginning of summer
五月 22, 2016

Harvest of Warba potatoes in British Columbia signifies the beginning of summer

BC Fresh started harvesting its Warba Potatoes early this year. It is the earliest harvest that most people can remember.
Potatoes Blamed for High Blood Pressure - Really!
五月 19, 2016

Potatoes Blamed for High Blood Pressure - Really!

There is good research, not so good research, bad research and occasionally there is research that significantly raises my blood pressure. A recent study on the link between potatoes and high blood pressure falls in the latter category.
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Potato Products and TPP: International Trade Commission’s report highlights benefits
五月 19, 2016

Potato Products and TPP: International Trade Commission’s report highlights benefits

The recently released U.S. International Trade Commission’s report on the potential economic impact of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) provides many examples of the benefits this free trade agreement would provide.
Congress is pushing the Agriculture Department to exempt groups such as Potatoes USA from the Freedom of Information Act
五月 11, 2016

Congress is pushing the USDA to exempt groups such as Potatoes USA from the Freedom of Information Act

Congress is pushing the Agriculture Department to exempt groups such as Potatoes USA (formerly known as the United States Potato Board) from public scrutiny of their internal operations (Freedom of Information Act).
Potato plants trigger aboveground defenses in response to tuber attacks
五月 05, 2016

Potato plants trigger aboveground defenses in response to tuber attacks

Potato plants boost the chemical defenses in their leaves when Guatemalan tuber moth larvae feed on their tubers, report researchers at the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI).
Potato Breeding at Cornell University. An update.
五月 02, 2016

Potato Breeding at Cornell University: an update

Potatoes have been bred at Cornell for at least 50 years and 70% of the university’s breeding efforts are focused on developing new chip varieties. Walter De Jong reports.
Growing Insecticide Resistance of Potato Psyllids investigated at AgriLife Research
四月 25, 2016

Growing Insecticide Resistance of Potato Psyllids investigated at AgriLife Research

Entomologist Ada Szczepaniec at Texas A&M AgriLife Research is addressing the concern of growing resistance of potato psyllids to the neonicotinoid classification of insecticides.
Manitoba potato acres projected to fall
四月 24, 2016

Manitoba potato acres projected to fall

Potato acres are expected to fall in Manitoba this spring, as french fry companies cut back on process potato contracts.
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Fifty Years of Yukon Gold Potatoes
四月 24, 2016

Fifty Years of Yukon Gold Potatoes

York has been working for three years to publicize the 50th anniversary of the invention of the Yukon Gold, a potato bred by Gary Johnston - researcher at the University of Guelph in 1966.
PEI Potato Industry congratulates Jennifer Harris on winning Mary Fitzgerald Industry Award
四月 21, 2016

PEI Potato Industry congratulates Jennifer Harris on winning Mary Fitzgerald Industry Award

The Canadian Marketing Produce Association (CPMA) recently recognized Jennifer Harris, Marketing Director of Mid-Isle Farms in Albany, PEI, with the prestigious Mary Fitzgerald Award at their 91st Annual Convention and Trade Show in Calgary, Alberta.
Fingerling Potato Segment continues to grow in the United States
四月 20, 2016

US Fingerling Potato Segment continues to grow

Colorado based Strohauer Farms are trying out a couple more fingerling varieties this season - adding to an already impressive line-up of specialty potatoes - as they continue to see growth in the fingerling potato segment.
Soil Conservation a priority a Prince Edward Island Potato Farms
四月 20, 2016

Soil Conservation a priority at Prince Edward Island Potato Farms

This week (April 17th to 23rd) is National Soil Conservation Week in Canada, and as potato farmers across Prince Edward Island are gearing up for spring planting, they are making soil conservation a priority on their farms.
Potato farmers Prince Edward Island getting ready to begin planting
四月 16, 2016

Potato farmers Prince Edward Island getting ready to begin planting

Potato farmers on Prince Edward Island are getting ready to begin their planting season, thanks to this year's mild weather.
Black Gold Farms is expanding its succesful locally grown program
四月 13, 2016

Black Gold Farms is expanding its successful locally grown program

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