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April 16, 2012
Un programa de la FAO ayuda a fortalecer el cultivo de la papa en Guatemala
Con el fin de fortalecer a los pequeños productores de papa, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Agricultura y la Alimentación (FAO, en inglés) invertirá US$1 millón en el programa Agro cadenas. “Los papicultores del país tienen tres debilid...From the archive
April 16, 2012
Michigan potato growers to vote on continuation Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Michigan potato growers have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The referendum will begin Monday, Apr...From the archive
April 16, 2012
Liquid fertilizer manufacturer SC&W receives government support
The provincial and federal governments announced today that they are making a combined investment of $297,775 to help SC&W Solutions Ltd. expand its liquid fertilizer operation to meet increasing demand for its product in export markets.From the archive
April 16, 2012
Klamath Basin now home for Tri-State Potato Variety Development Program
The local extension center in Klamath Falls now develops new varieties of potatoes that farmers from all over the Pacific Northwest — Oregon, Washington and Idaho — will plant for years to come.From the archive
April 13, 2012
New Brunswick potato producers receive government support to deal with costs of wet conditions
New Brunswick potato producers who incurred extraordinary costs due to excess moisture conditions in 2011 will receive financial assistance from the federal and provincial governmentsFrom the archive
April 13, 2012
Improved potato varieties ensure Peruvian communities have enough to eat
Excessive rains and the increased presence of late blight disease devastated Peru’s Cusco region in 2010, prompting the government to declare a national emergency.From the archive
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April 12, 2012
Florida red potato volumes should rise
Florida potato grower-shippers reported strong demand in early April, but an early start to the northern Florida deal could yield sluggish red potato markets in May. The week of April 9, all production in the Sunshine State was coming from the souther...From the archive
April 12, 2012
'Net Positive Attitudes Metric' introduced at 2012 USPB Annual Meeting
A new United States Potato Board (USPB) demand metric was introduced by President and CEO Tim O’Connor at the USPB’s 40th Annual Meeting.From the archive
April 11, 2012
Con el celular, productores de papa controlarán gastos y producción
Es común que los cultivadores de papa tengan pérdidas por no llevar cuentas claras y constantes. Una aplicación para teléfonos móviles comenzó a cambiar sus costumbres. En el campo, la memoria es la mejor aliada del agricultor: muy poco de lápiz y pap...From the archive
April 11, 2012
Specialty Potato Alliance celebrates 5 years of growth
Specialty Potato Alliance (SPA) announced that their alliance is strong and continues to grow.From the archive
April 10, 2012
Website helps predict volunteer potato survival in Michigan
Volunteer potatoes in Michigan are surviving winters in increasing numbers, providing a bridge for late blight from one season to the next.From the archive
April 10, 2012
BASF realizará ensayos de campo en Europa con papas genéticamente modificadas
La empresa BASF va a realizar este año, nuevamente, ensayos de campo en Europa con patatas modificadas genéticamente que están en proceso de autorización en la UE. Los ensayos se realizarán en ciertas zonas de Alemania, Suecia y Holanda. Se ensayarán l...From the archive
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April 09, 2012
Bolivia: INIAF alista cosecha de 1.555 variedades de papa
El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agropecuaria y Forestal (INIAF) alista para el próximo 28 de abril la cosecha y evaluación de 1.555 variedades de papa, en el Centro de Referencia de Cultivos Alto Andinos de Toralapa-Cochabamba (Estación Experimental de Toralapa), según información divulgada en el portal de la entidad que depende del Ministerio de Desarrollo Rural.From the archive
April 09, 2012
Empresarios de EE.UU. buscan tecnología de punta en Balcarce
Empresarios vinculados a la comercialización de semilla de papa, especialidades y a la producción y multiplicación de papa de Estados Unidos visitaron la Unidad Integrada Balcarce interesados en conocer la tecnología de última generación que se aplica dentro del proyecto PROPAPA cuyo responsable es Marcelo Huarte.From the archive
April 09, 2012
Corn acres exceed potatoes in Idaho, but spuds still cash cow
Idaho may always be famous for its potatoes, never to be confused as a Corn Belt state. For the past two years, however, Gem State growers have planted more acres of corn than spuds. That trend will continue in 2012, unless potato growers increase planting from last year by more than 30,000 acres.From the archive
April 04, 2012
Prince Edward Island Potato Board launches marketing campaign with Olympic gold medalist Heather Moyse
In effort to raise awareness of the health benefits of potatoes, showcase recipes and boost consumption of the vegetable, the Prince Edward Island Potato Board launched a marketing campaign anchored around PEI-native and Olympic gold medalist Heather M...From the archive
April 01, 2012
Idaho Potato Commission renewed Heart Check mark contract
An official with the American Heart Association believes Idaho potato shippers aren't fully tapping the right to use his organization's iconic heart check mark. For a registration fee of $5,000 per variety, the Idaho Potato Commission renewed a 12-mon...From the archive
April 01, 2012
Idaho Potato Commission launches new website
Hungry for more information on how to perfect your potato dishes? Consider your cravings satisfied with the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) new website Potato 101, an all-you-can-eat buffet of knowledge on America’s Favorite Vegetable. Contents inclu...From the archive