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Es un alimento básico en algunos países asiáticos, africanos y sudamericanos donde hay una alta incidencia de deficiencias de vitamina A y vitamina E. Foto de Reuters
november 09, 2017
Una papa transgénica “dorada” podría reducir la desnutrición
Investigadores de la Universidad de Ohio experimentan con una papa que podría llegar a prevenir muertes y enfermedades. Sobre todo en aquellos países en donde la gente depende del almidón del tubérculo para el sustento.
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Map showing which States grow the most potatoes in the United States: grey: least, dark green: most (Courtesy: PotatoesUSA)For more details on each state - including historical data - visit United States Potato Stats
november 07, 2017
Unofficial US Potato Production Estimate for 2017: 0 to 3 percent below 2016
The USDA has provided a first - unofficial - estimate on the total potato production in the United States in its 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook' published October 27: between 0 and 3 percent below last year
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The enormous diversity of ancient / native potatoes can still be seen in countries like Peru, where many of these varieties are still grown.
november 01, 2017
Analyzing the genes of ancient potatoes helps to improve future potato varieties
Examining the ancestors of the modern, North American cultivated potato has revealed a set of common genes and important genetic pathways that have helped potatoes adapt over thousands of years.
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Still picture from the new commercial highlighting the potato industry on Prince Edward Island
oktober 31, 2017
PEI Potato Growers ask: 'What does it take to grow Quality Potatoes'
The PEI Potato Industry is excited to release for the first time a thirty second commercial highlighting the industry.
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Penn State agribusiness management students observe a potato production line during a tour of a processing facility at Sterman Masser Potato Farms (Courtesy: Penn State)
oktober 27, 2017
Penn State Students help Sterman Masser Potato Farms find New Potato Products
Penn State Ag Sciences students are in the trenches with Sterman Masser Potato Farms to find new and convenient potato products
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Pictured at the ribbon cutting in front of the new Cavendish Farms potato storage facility in New Annan, Prince Edward Island are, from left to right: Ron Clow, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Cavendish Farms; Robert K. Irving, President of C
oktober 25, 2017
Cavendish Farms Potato Storage officially opened
French Fry manufacturer Cavendish Farms officially opened its new state-of-the-art potato storage facility in New Annan, Prince Edward Island with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Potato psyllids that carry the Lso (Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum) pathogen can cause zebra chip disease in potato crops.
oktober 23, 2017
Zebra chip pathogen found in Western Canada for the first time
For the first time, evidence of the zebra chip pathogen has been found in potato fields in southern Alberta, but the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Dan Johnson cautions against panic.
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Dan Blackstone of Caribou, Maine has been selected as the 2018 Young Farmer of the Year
oktober 19, 2017
Dan Blackstone of Caribou, Maine has been selected as the 2018 Young Farmer of the Year
The Maine Potato Board has announced that Dan Blackstone of Caribou has been selected as the 2018 Young Farmer of the Year.
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From a variety perspective, Fingerlings showed the most growth, up 23%, followed by Yellows, up 13%, with both russets and reds up as well. (Courtesy: Strohauer Farms)
oktober 18, 2017
Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year
August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.
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Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 you can find RPE on the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo in New Orleans, Louisiana, in booth #4669...
oktober 17, 2017
RPE highlights product innovations at PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo
What’s new in the fresh potato category? Check it out on Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 on the PMA Fresh Summit Convention and Expo, at booth #4669 from RPE!
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Potatoes USA reported that export of potatoes and potato products in the month of July (2017) was up compared to July last year.
oktober 05, 2017
United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Up for July 2017
After a record export of potatoes and potato products from the United States in the period from July 2016 to June 2017, Potatoes USA reported that export in the month of July was up compared to July last year.
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A project underway in Aberdeen, Idaho, aims to develop russet potatoes with resistance to pale cyst nematode, while identifying new molecular markers associated with resistance.
oktober 05, 2017
Idaho Potato Breeders aim to develop PCN Resistant Russets
A project underway in Aberdeen, Idaho, aims to develop russet potatoes with resistance to pale cyst nematode, while identifying new molecular markers associated with resistance.
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Las papas geneticamente modificadas de Simplot siguen aprobandose en el mercado extranjero
oktober 03, 2017
Las papas geneticamente modificadas de Simplot siguen aprobandose en el mercado extranjero
La compañía norteamericana Simplot ha obtenido la aprobación para su papa marca Innate en algunos mercados clave, como Japón. Y tiene pendientes otras solicitudes de acceso a mercados extranjeros.
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Harvest time has arrived for Prince Edward Island potato farmers!
september 29, 2017
It's Potato Harvest Time in Prince Edward Island!
Harvest time has arrived for Prince Edward Island potato farmers! It’s a busy and exciting time of year, when farmers put in long hours to harvest their crop after working hard throughout the growing season to nurture and protect their world famous PEI Potatoes.
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MountainKing Jumbo Russets are now available for a limited time following an impressive harvest of the company’s large-sized variety.
september 29, 2017
MountainKing announces the arrival of a plentiful harvest of its Jumbo Russets
MountainKing Jumbo Russets are now available for a limited time following an impressive harvest of the company’s large-sized variety.
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A potato field ready to be harvested.
september 26, 2017
Hot weather in Eastern Canada slows down the potato harvest
The hot late September weather in large parts of Eastern Canada is putting some potato farmers in a difficult position.
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Potato Expo 2018 will feature live streaming Potato TV 'The Eye'
september 23, 2017
Potato Expo 2018 goes live with streaming potato TV 'The Eye'.
Potato Expo 2018 announces live streaming Potato TV throughout the event. Voting for the presentations on the Innovation Hub 'Main Stage' is now open.
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The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the appointment of Mary Hasenoehrl of Gross Farms, the first female to represent potato growers in the Idaho Potato Commission.
september 21, 2017
Idaho Potato Commission appoints first female to represent potato growers
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) announced the appointment of Mary Hasenoehrl of Gross Farms, the first female to represent potato growers in the Idaho Potato Commission.
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