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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.

A 16-year study by Michigan State University finds heat is the main driver of Colorado potato beetle populations, with precipitation and soil conditions also influencing outbreaks, aiding better pest forecasting and crop protection.

The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members in the first quarter of 2026, further strengthening its commitment to advancing sustainability across the potato value chain.

Taiwan says imported processing potatoes must meet the same quarantine standards as domestic supply, with any tubers showing sprouting, rot or mold required to be removed and destroyed, according to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency.

Especialistas y colectivos proponen impulsar la cafeticultura regenerativa en la región de Xalapa como alternativa al cultivo de papa con agroquímicos, al que atribuyen contaminación de suelo y agua en al menos diez municipios

La estacionalidad de las regiones productoras y las dificultades climáticas en el sur de Brasil están impulsando los precios de la papa, en un mercado que premia la calidad y exige una gestión precisa del momento de cosecha.

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.

Urschel will exhibit at SIAL Canada from April 29 to May 1, 2026, at Booth 2419. The company will showcase the Sprint 2 Dicer and E TranSlicer Cutter, designed to deliver precise cutting, reduce waste, and maximize yield in continuous food processing.

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.

Kashiri, the Moon, saw the young woman through a window. The celestial body descended from the sky and found her eating soil molded into the shape of a tubercle. "What you are eating is mud, not yuca," the root of the cassava plant.

PepsiCo, a leading global food and beverage company with a portfolio that includes iconic brands such as Pepsi, Lay’s, Gatorade, Quaker, and Doritos has reported results for first-quarter 2026.

Luego de las vacaciones y los movimientos del turismo, los precios de la papa en los principales mercados de Brasil ha visto un aumento considerable.

La papa de bajo carbono se perfila como una apuesta estratégica para el futuro del sector, al combinar prácticas regenerativas, tecnología y sostenibilidad para reducir emisiones, mejorar la resiliencia productiva y responder a nuevas exigencias del mercado.

Con un 90% del area ya cosechada, la campaña en el norte de Sinaloa esta llegando a su fin. El balance es regular-malo, ya que ni los rendimientos, ni los precios, ni la sanidad han estado del lado del productor.

PepsiCo ha inaugurado una nueva planta de producción de Sabritas en Celaya, Guanajuato, como parte de una inversión superior a USD 467 millones, incluida dentro de un plan multianual más amplio de USD 2.000 millones para México entre 2025 y 2028.

McCain Foods, a global leader in prepared potato and appetizer products, announced the launch of Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves, the company's latest beer-battered potato side.

The J.R. Simplot Company received the 2026 Klaus Thiessen Impact Award at the annual meeting of the Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corporation on Thursday, March 26, at the Alerus Center.