News on Potato Storage

NASS Potato Stocks reports: NPC looking for ways to continue reports hit by sequestration
The National Potato Council is investigating options to restore USDA potato stocks estimates cut due to budget sequestration, including industry funding to cover the work or identifying offsetting cuts to less important potato reports.»
United States
March 20, 2013
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National Potato Council (NPC)
“Proper storage needed for valuable potato crop”
The variable weather conditions in the United Kingdom, leading to a dramatic drop in potato stocks made 2012 the worst year in living memory for growers.»
United Kingdom
March 22, 2013
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Crop Systems Ltd
Prince Edward Island potato farmers fight rot in storage due to sugar ends
Some farmers on P.E.I. are dealing with the problem of potatoes rotting in storage this winter and growers in the western part of the province are especially hard hit.»
Canada
March 14, 2013
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Prince Edward Island Potato Board
West Bengal potato storage price increase to be delayed until after election
The Bengal state government may opt to defer a rise in the price of potato cold storage in light of the fact that an election is coming. Any rise in prices is unlikely to be popular with the electorate. »
India
March 10, 2013
West Bengal Cold storages struggling to stay afloat
Cold storages in West Bengal are struggling to stay afloat because of the state government’s refusal to let them raise rent.»
India
March 10, 2013
Idaho Potato Growers to vote on McCain, Simplot contracts
Idaho potato growers will vote Monday in Burley on contracts with McCain Foods and J.R. Simplot Co. paying a 1.6 percent average increase, according to sources involved in negotiations.»
United States
February 27, 2013
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Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative (SIPCO), McCain Foods Limited, Simplot Foods Group, Lamb Weston
Lance Hapka appointed chairman of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association
Lance Hapka, a process potato grower from Argyle, Minnesota became the 64th Chairman of the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association at NPPGA's annual meeting last Tuesday.»
United States
February 26, 2013
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Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA)
EPA Registration for SmartBlock® Sprout inhibitor of American Vanguard
American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, AMVAC Chemical Corporation (AMVAC), has received registration from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for SmartBlock®, a novel potato sprout inhibitor.»
United States
February 11, 2013
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AMVAC Chemical Corporation