Zsofia Szendrei, professor in MSU's Department of Entomology
november 13, 2023

Research team led by MSU scientist receives USD 6 million USDA grant to study pest-management strategies for potato systems

A research team has received a USD 6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study insect pest management strategies for United States potato production systems.
La pasada cosecha se distinguió por el buen rendimiento agrícola. (Cortesía:Escambray)
november 09, 2023

Cuba: la región de Sancti Spíritus se adelanta en su siembra de papa agroecológica

Cuba se encuentra próxima a la temporada de siembra de papas y por tercer año seguido la región de Santi Spíritu, en el centro de la isla, se incluye al programa de papa agroecologica del país.
McCain Foods USA and Partners Awarded USD 6.9 Million in Federal Funds for Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects in Wisconsin and Maine
november 08, 2023

McCain Foods USA, Campbell's Awarded USD 6.9 Million for Sustainable Potato-Growing Projects in Wisconsin and Maine

McCain Foods USA was awarded USD 6.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
Una serie de algoritmos pueden identificar de manera rápida y precisa la marchitez temprana en papa. (Cortesía: archivo Unimedios)
november 08, 2023

Algoritmo para detección de enfermedades en papa ve la luz en Colombia

Un equipo Colombiano liderado por William Alfonso León Rueda, logró desarrollar un algoritmo capaz de identificar una enfermedad causada por el hongo Verticillium.
Aumento descomunal de precios en Chile preocupa y hasta abre mercado de importación
november 07, 2023

Aumento descomunal de precios en Chile preocupa y hasta abre mercado de importación

Aumento de precios de la papa en Chile abre incluso mercado de importación. Según informes gubernamentales, la suba de precios para los últimos doce meses se corresponde con un 115%.
Gefu Wang-Pruski, Acting Dean and Principal, Faculty of AgricultureAppointment of Acting Dean & Principal, Faculty of Agriculture
november 06, 2023

Well-known potato researcher appointed as Acting Dean and Principal, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie

A well-known potato researcher, Dr. Gefu Wang-Pruski will commence a one-year term as Acting Dean and Principal, Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University, effective October 30, 2023.
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Renaissance BioScience and Certis Belchim enter partnership for innovative biopesticide development
november 05, 2023

Renaissance BioScience and Certis Belchim enter partnership for innovative biopesticide development

Renaissance BioScience, a leader in bioengineering microbes for the global agriculture and food industries, has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with Certis Belchim, a global leader in the development of crop-protecting biocontrol agents that combat agricultural pests.
Prince Edward Island potatoes
november 04, 2023

Building resilience in the potato sector of Prince Edward Island

In the fall of 2021, the detection of potato wart disrupted sales of Prince Edward Island (PEI) potatoes to the United States, threatening the livelihoods of thousands of Islanders.
México: aumento del área sembrada podría impactar sobre la oferta
november 02, 2023

México: aumento del área sembrada podría impactar sobre la oferta

En el valle de México, el ciclo de otoño-invierno tiene a la horticultura trabajando sobre el cierre de año. Ya se ha sembrado pepino, cebolla y chiles, y en tanto que algunos cultivos se han visto postergados, la papa ha tenido un marcado crecimiento en área sembrada comparado con otras temporadas.
The Little Potato Company spreads a little holiday happiness with new campaign.
november 02, 2023

The Little Potato Company spreads a little holiday happiness with new campaign.

The Little Potato Company, the number one Creamer potato company in North America, is making the holiday season even brighter with its A Little Holiday Happiness Is…' campaign.
Vicentina S.A organizó su jornada de papa anual en Uruguay
november 01, 2023

Vicentina S.A organizó su jornada de papa anual en Uruguay

La semana pasada en Uruguay el equipo de Vicentina S.A, empresa dedicada a la producción de papa y también agentes para la compañía holandesa STET, dio la bienvenida a clientes y entusiastas del sector a la muy esperada jornada de la Papa Vicentina.
Bajan los precios en Brasil estabilizadas las condiciones de cosecha
oktober 31, 2023

Bajan los precios en Brasil estabilizadas las condiciones de cosecha

Brasil: La semana pasada, del 23 al 27 de octubre, los precios promedio de las papas tipo Ágata especial bajaron en varios estados del país. Esto se debe a una estabilización de las condiciones de cosecha, entre otros factores.
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oktober 31, 2023

Restrain launches new technology for potato storage in Latin America with a great event

On October 26th, in Balcarce, Argentina, the English company specialized in potato storage, Restrain, organized an event to launch their technology in the region.
Potatoes, fresh from the field, bump onto a belt before being transferred to a storage shed outside of Boardman, Oregon.
oktober 31, 2023

Too much potatoes for French Fries in Pacific Northwest

About 5,000 loaded-down semi-trucks of really nice Northwest french-fry-making potatoes are set to plop into cattle troughs or be destroyed. Dale Lathim is the President of the Potato Marketing Association of North America
NAPMN projects big increase in US potato crop
oktober 31, 2023

Big increase in United States potato crop expected

Last month, the North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) projected the US 2023 potato crop to come in at 429.6 million hundredweight (cwt), more than 37 million cwt more than last year's unusually small crop.
There’s a New Type of Potato in Stores That’s So Creamy You Don’t Even Need Butter
oktober 30, 2023

New Organic Potato brand available at Whole Foods in the North-East United States: Upstate Abundance

If you’re looking to up your potato game this holiday season, you’re in luck. There’s a new potato variety in town, and it’s said to be so creamy that you don’t need to add butter, cream, or anything else to dress it up - it’s delicious right from the field.
Scott Anderson, science co-ordinator for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's research station in Harrington, came up with the name for the 'Plowdown Challenge.' (Courtesy: CBC)
oktober 30, 2023

Scientist challenges farmers to guess the yield of potato field grown without fertilizers

A scientist from Prince Edward Island has issued a challenge to Island farmers: Guess the yield of a potato field grown using only fertilizer left over from last year's crop.
El precio de la papa en Ecuador aumentó más de un 30% en el último mes
oktober 25, 2023

El precio de la papa en Ecuador aumentó más de un 30% en el último mes

Según el listado de precios del mercado Mayorista de Ambato, el precio de la papa aumento entre un 30% y hasta un 50%—dependiendo de la variedad—en el último mes.

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