Noticias sobre el Cultivo de Papas de América del Norte

P.E.I. launches a buy-back program for potato wart index fields to combat the fungal disease. It aids farmers, protects land, and boosts trade, with over USD 40M spent since 2021 on wart control efforts.

Alsum Farms & Produce awarded USD 10,000 in scholarships to 10 Wisconsin high school seniors for academic, agricultural, and community excellence. The program supports future ag leaders.

PEI celebrates the 2nd International Day of Potato, honoring its historic role and global impact. With innovation and sustainability, Island farmers grow 2.6B lbs yearly - feeding over 25 million people and securing the future of this vital crop.

On May 30, International Day of Potato, Peak of the Market Ltd. and the Keystone Potato Producers Association proudly recognize the dedication and hard work of Manitoba’s potato growers.

Celebrate the International Day of the Potato on May 15, 2025, with a global webinar hosted by the World Potato Congress! Discover how this vital crop drives food security and rural resilience through expert insights and global case studies.

Pro Farm Group introduces ARINO™ insecticide/ nematicide, for the management of nematodes and wireworms in potatoes, onions and other bulb and tuberous vegetables. 

Potato supply from Idaho is lower than it was at this time last year.

Vive Crop Protection had announced a label expansion for AZteroid™ FC 390 in Canada, bringing its proven disease control to a wider range of crops including sugarbeets, radishes, and a group of high-value root vegetables. 

Canadian Fertilizer company Nutrien Ltd. has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing company performance and providing an update on its sustainability initiatives.

HZPC Americas Corp. has announced the addition of a new Business Development Manager, Sean Davenport, to its team's efforts in North America. The team at HZPC Americas is continuing growing!

Las exportaciones del estado de Colorado a México representan un número no menor para la economía agrícola.

Agriculture is growing in Canada’s North with new collaborations and technologies. AAFC scientist Dr. Julia Wheeler led research on season extension for potatoes and green beans in northern communities. The study focused on soil health, pest management, and improving food security.

Friehe Farms in Washington’s Upper Columbia River Basin combines teamwork and advanced technology to produce high-quality russet potatoes. Drones, GPS-guided planting, and climate-controlled storage enhance efficiency, while traditional four-year crop rotation helps maintain soil health.

The Sinaloa state in Mexico is preparing for a historic potato harvest in 2025, with a planted area exceeding 17 thousand hectares, a notable increase compared to previous years with an estimated production of over 500 thousand tons.

New N-FINITY technology gives growers flexibility when making on-farm nitrogen management decisions.

As the third largest potato-producing state in the nation, Wisconsin potatoes have an important story to tell about feeding families with sustainably produced Wisconsin potatoes.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., un proveedor global líder de papas, ha anunciado su asociación con Atlas Agro para la adquisición de fertilizantes verdes producidos localmente.

Madeleine Smith has joined North Dakota State University as an Extension pesticide specialist. Joining Oct. 2, Smith has been working on the NDSU campus in Fargo, North Dakota.