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januari 15, 2026
National Potato Council Urges USTR to Investigate Canadian Potato Trade Practices Impacting U.S. Growers
The National Potato Council voted to urge USTR to launch a Section 332 investigation into Canadian potato trade practices, citing decades-old restrictions in British Columbia and concerns over subsidies harming U.S. growers.
januari 14, 2026
Brasil: optimismo en los mercados tras primeros resultados
El agro brasileño comienza el año con siembras dinámicas y buenas perspectivas, sostenido por tecnología y productividad pese a los riesgos climáticos, con una papa en expansión en Paraná y precios estables bajo un marco de mayor eficiencia y modernización.
januari 14, 2026
Brasil: un año de reajustes para mantener la viabilidad productiva
El mercado brasileño de la papa atraviesa un ajuste marcado por menor superficie, presión de importaciones y márgenes estrechos, pero sostenido por una fuerte productividad que permite mantener la viabilidad y proyectar un 2026 de cautela y eficiencia.
januari 13, 2026
Embrapa launches BRS F21 potato variety for industrial frying in Brazil
Embrapa has introduced the BRS F21 potato cultivar to meet the needs of growers and the processing industry. The variety combines high yield potential, disease resistance and strong frying performance, particularly for chips and shoestring potatoes. Sponsored Content
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december 30, 2025
Brasil: neutralidad climática para el 2026
La cosecha brasileña 2026 se desarrollará bajo un escenario de neutralidad climática, con lluvias muy irregulares y riesgos regionales opuestos —exceso de humedad en el sur y sequía en el sudeste— que exigirán mayor monitoreo local, manejo hídrico y control sanitario, especialmente en el cultivo de papa.
december 29, 2025
Folkland Foods Expands Frozen Storage Capacity and Strengthens Supply Chain
Folkland Foods is expanding operations with a new drive-in freezer on track for completion by January 2026, adding on-site frozen storage and supporting future growth. Supply partner Troyer Growers is adding potato storage to strengthen supply.
december 21, 2025
Potato LEAF opens applications for 2026 Leadership in the Field program at Gettysburg
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has opened applications for its 2026 Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field program, scheduled for July 13–16, 2026, at Gettysburg National Military Park.
december 15, 2025
NAPSO and Spud Smart Announce Expert Webinar on Diagnosing and Managing Mid-Storage Potato Problems
NAPSO and Spud Smart will host a webinar, 'Mid-Storage Health Check,' on Dec. 17 at 10 a.m. PST. Experts Dr. Sastry Jayanty and Dr. Amanda Gevens will cover CO₂, humidity, airflow, and early detection of storage diseases. Register now.
december 06, 2025
Simplot Expands Potato Production in Mendoza, Boosting Local Farming and Uco Valley Cluster
Simplot plans to expand potato production in Mendoza, meeting officials to address energy shortages affecting farms. While exploring costly potato transport from Buenos Aires, the company aims to boost output, develop 1,800 ha in Pareditas, and grow a local potato cluster.
december 05, 2025
World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Webinar on Crop Rotation Strategies for Wireworm Control
The World Potato Congress will host a webinar on Dec 10, 2025, where Dr. Christine Noronha shares research showing how crop rotation reduces wireworm damage in potatoes, highlighting her innovative pest management advances and key field results.







