Noticias sobre el Cultivo de Papas de América del Norte

McCain Foods launches a Ceres AI-supported grower pilot program to improve field visibility and decision-making. The AI solution helps potato growers optimize scouting, coordination, and in-season crop management.

Agristo has joined the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) as a Processor Member, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable potato production. The move supports industry collaboration as Agristo expands its first U.S. processing facility.

Picketa Systems, a Canadian agtech startup, raised an oversubscribed USD 2.1M round led by Tall Grass Ventures to expand its real-time crop nutrient platform (LENS) across North America, helping farmers optimize fertilizer use amid rising prices.

Kettle Brand’s Tater Tracker™ lets consumers trace potatoes to the farm where they were grown. By entering a code on the bag, users can meet the farmers and explore regenerative practices, including cover crops and pollinator habitats in action.

Ohalo and Allied Potato form a strategic partnership to advance Boosted potato breeding, combining Ohalo Boosted Breeding platform with Allied Potato expertise to develop higher-yield disease-resistant potatoes and explore potato seed systems.

NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.

Lamb Weston ha nombrado a Ashley H. como vicepresidenta de Agricultura Global. Con más de 20 años en la compañía, liderará la estrategia y las operaciones agrícolas globales para garantizar un suministro sostenible y confiable de papas de alta calidad en todo el mundo.

Royal HZPC Group sigue aumentando su volumen global de papa semilla por encima de 1,1 millones de toneladas en el ejercicio 2025/2026, pese a la presión sobre el mercado mundial de la papa, los menores precios, la demanda más débil y la caída de los márgenes.

World Potato Congress Inc. will host a webinar on May 15, 2026, on planning for the International Day of the Potato, featuring FAO’s Makiko Taguchi and potato expert Dr André Devaux.

Chip potato movement remains slow and steady as the industry transitions from storage potatoes to new-crop potatoes.

AVR has named Farm Power Equipment Inc. its exclusive Ontario dealer, boosting local support, parts access & service for potato growers, effective immediately.

CF Industries and PepsiCo partner to cut potato supply emissions using certified low-carbon UAN fertilizer, maintaining yields while reducing footprint, starting with U.S. Frito-Lay farms and scaling to other crops.

Vive Crop Protection has announced the launch of Averland SM, a new in-season nematicide designed to provide United State growers with a more flexible and effective approach to managing nematodes and other pests in potatoes, and other crops.

LOCKWOOD Manufacturing becomes the first U.S. dealer for AVR Machinery, distributing its equipment in North Dakota and Minnesota via North Valley Equipment, expanding options for regional potato growers.

Potato growers in Colorado's San Luis Valley are facing a massive surplus of potatoes that they will have to dispose of, with estimates of over 100 million pounds that need to be destroyed.

Imagínalo: has viajado durante tres días — casi 400.000 kilómetros. Desciendes del transbordador espacial sobre la superficie polvorienta de la Luna. Y piensas: “Qué bien vendrían unas papas fritas ahora mismo.”

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding its Trade Disruption Customer Support Program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors affected by rising fertilizer costs and energy prices.

Ben Sklarczyk, a third-generation Michigan grower and owner of Sklarczyk Seed Farm, was elected 2026 President of the National Potato Council. He plans to promote potatoes in nutrition programs, support fair trade, and boost grower policy engagement.