
Octubre 06, 2025
Powering Athletes Naturally: Wisconsin Potatoes for Performance and Sustainability
In May 2025, the Washington Post published an article entitled, powered by potatoes: Endurance athletes are chasing speed with spuds. The humble potato – cited as a mild, carbohydrate-packed fuel option – is growing in popularity among endurance athletes Contenido Patrocinado
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Septiembre 29, 2025
Argentina: la crisis de precios se agudiza
La sobreoferta interna, la reducción de exportaciones de la papa industrializada y un dólar poco competitivo golpean a los productores de papa de todo el país. Los precios de venta representan apenas un tercio de los costos de producción.
Septiembre 28, 2025
Cornell Celebrates 160 Years of Potato Breeding Research Driving Innovation and U.S. Potato Industry Growth
Cornell marks 160 years of potato breeding, creating 50+ varieties—including top U.S. chip potatoes and nematode-resistant strains. Farmer partnerships and USDA support drive innovation, boosting sustainability and the USD 100B U.S. potato industry.
Septiembre 26, 2025
Agristo Launches Major U.S. Expansion with Grand Forks Potato Plant
Agristo begins site preparation for its first U.S. potato plant on 360 acres in Grand Forks, ND. Set to open Jan 2028, it will produce fries, tots and more using 20,000+ acres of potatoes. Groundbreaking planned for Apr 2026.
Septiembre 24, 2025
Potato Packer Wada Farms surpasses its ROI objectives in the very first year using optical grading technology
As a leading grower of fresh potatoes, Wada Farms set out to improve efficiency, enhance product quality, and reduce reliance on manual labor. All while preparing for future growth.
Septiembre 23, 2025
Electrifying Weed Control: Canada’s Weed Zapper Research Powers a Chemical-Free Future for Crops
Prince Edward Island researchers are testing the Weed Zapper, an electric tool offering a chemical-free alternative to herbicides. The 2-year study aims to cut costs, limit weed spread, and support sustainable pest management in horticulture crops. Contenido Patrocinado

Septiembre 23, 2025
México: industria cancela contratos y el sector productivo paga las consecuencias
Productores de papa en Sinaloa enfrentan una crisis por el incumplimiento de contratos de la industria, que devolvió volúmenes pactados y saturó las bodegas, provocando caída de precios y desánimo para nuevas siembras.
Septiembre 20, 2025
Argentina: inversión histórica de Lamb Weston en Mar del Plata
Romina Broda, CEO de Lamb Weston en Argentina, explica que la decisión de construir desde cero la planta procesadora de papa más moderna de América Latina en el Parque Industrial de Mar del Plata refleja el compromiso de la compañía con la innovación.
Septiembre 17, 2025
Campesinos de Ybytymí denuncian abandono oficial mientras la plaga arrasa los cultivos de papa
Los productores de papa de la Asociación Frutihortícola y Pecuaria de Ybytymí (Paraguarí), que reúne a 205 familias, alertan sobre una plaga que afecta sus cultivos, amenaza la economía campesina y agrava sus deudas.
Septiembre 15, 2025
Washington-Oregon Potato Conference 2026: Innovation, Networking, and Industry Insights
The Washington-Oregon Potato Conference 2026 will once again unite growers, processors, suppliers, and stakeholders. Known as a premier industry event, it offers innovation, insights, and valuable networking opportunities for the potato sector.
Septiembre 13, 2025
Cellar Insights Secures Oversubscribed Seed Round to Expand AI-Powered Potato Storage Technology Across North America
Cellar Insights raised an oversubscribed seed round, co-led by Tall Grass Ventures & Accelerate Fund IV, to scale its AI-powered potato storage tech, preventing spoilage and reducing crop losses across North America.Frequently Asked Questions
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