News on The Potato Supply Chain from the Americas

Potandon Produce Announces A New Idaho Location
June 11, 2015
Potandon Produce Announces A New Idaho Location
Potandon Produce L.L.C., is pleased to announce the addition of another Idaho packing location to their production group. SunRiver of Idaho, Inc. located in Aberdeen, Idaho will pack and ship Idaho russet potatoes starting this month.
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Estado actual de la producción de papa en la región andina boliviana
June 08, 2015
Estado actual de la producción de papa en la región andina boliviana
El objetivo de este trabajo fue el de describir el estado actual de la producción de papa en la región Andina boliviana a partir de la información existente. Se revisaron documentos, informes locales y publicaciones internacionales.
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June 08, 2015
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps achieve Non-GMO Project Verification
Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®, the world’s first flat-baked pretzel cracker, has announced that it has achieved Non-GMO Project Verification. Snack Factory will begin introducing Non-GMO Project Verified versions starting in Fall 2015.
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A potato leaf affected by late blight (Courtesy: Sue Boyetchko, AAFC)
June 08, 2015
Research: naturally-occurring bacteria may protect potatoes against late blight
A research scientist at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada has discovered that naturally-occurring bacteria in soil may offer protection against late blight (Phytophthora Infestans).
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A look at the Innate Potato by FrankenFoodFacts
June 08, 2015
A look at the Innate Potato by FrankenFoodFacts
The blog FrankenFoodFacts recently published a review of the Innate potato of Simplot Plant Sciences. This blog by Layla Katiraee, who holds a Ph.D. in molecular genetics and is a senior scientist at a biotech company, offers the most insightful review of the Innate Potato PotatoPro has seen so far.
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Cómo controlar el pulgón saltador en la papa
June 07, 2015
Cómo controlar el pulgón saltador en la papa
La paratrioza o pulgón saltador (Bactericera cockerelli Sulc.) es una plaga que se alimenta de la savia de las plantas hospederas, ocasionando varios tipos de daños. Esta nota ofrece consejos para controlarla.
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Perú: Según el jefe del INIA, las variedades de papas nativas serán resistentes al cambio climático
June 01, 2015
Perú: Según el jefe del INIA, las variedades de papas nativas serán resistentes al cambio climático
En el marco de las actividades previstas por el “Día Nacional de la Papa”, Alberto Maurer Fossa, jefe del INIA, anunció que este año se invertirán S/. 250 mil en acciones de investigación e innovación a través del Programa Nacional de Papa.
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Disponible el último número de la Revista Latinoamericana de la Papa.
June 01, 2015
Disponible el último número de la Revista Latinoamericana de la Papa
Con trabajos de investigación sobre mosca minadora de las hojas (Liriomyza huidobrensis), tizón tardío (Phytophthora infestans), sarna negra (Rhizoctonia solani), marchitamiento y punta (Fusarium solani), bioinsumos y producción de papa.
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Nuevo sitio web sobre cadenas de valor en agricultura
May 26, 2015
Nuevo sitio web sobre cadenas de valor en agricultura
La Cadena de Valor del Conocimiento Clearinghouse es una iniciativa liderada por el Programa de Investigación del CGIAR en Política, Instituciones y Mercado, con la colaboración del IFPRI, CIAT, ILRI, IITA, ICRISAT, Bioversity y el CIP.
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VI Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa
May 26, 2015
VI Congreso Ecuatoriano de la Papa
Además del congreso habrá una feria de innovación y tecnología, una feria gastronómica y una rueda de negocios.
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Colombia: El ICA y la Universidad Nacional aliados por la sanidad de la papa
May 25, 2015
Colombia: El ICA y la Universidad Nacional aliados por la sanidad de la papa
Con el objetivo de entregar soluciones a los productores de papa en el país y como respuesta a la emergencia fitosanitaria por la presencia del virus del amarillamiento de venas de la papa, analistas del ICA recibieron entrenamiento para la implementación de técnicas para la detección temprana del virus y así aplicar las medidas preventivas en los cultivos del tubérculo.
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Large Russets in Idaho in short supply
May 24, 2015
Large Russets in Idaho in short supply
Wada Farms is currently planting next year’s crop. While potatoes from last season are still plentiful in the market and there is no issue with supply, large-sized Russet potatoes will be short in Idaho until new crop comes on.
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Nails and Needles in Potatoes lead to recall in Atlantic Canada
May 24, 2015
Nails and Needles in Potatoes lead to recall in Atlantic Canada
Loblaw Companies Limited and Strang's Produce Inc. are voluntarily recalling certain Farmer's Market and Strang's Produce brands of Russet Potatoes from the marketplace due to possible food tampering with nails and needles.
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May 21, 2015
No end to Prince Edward Island Potato Food Tampering case
Prince Edward Island RCMP Major Crime Unit responded to a potential food tampering incident on May 18, 2015, following a complaint that a metal object was found in a potato.
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Potato Processing Deals Reached in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick
May 18, 2015
Potato Processing Deals Reached in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick
Potato Producers Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick all have reached a deal with the French Fry manufacturers.
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Does Healthier Soil mean increased Potato Productivity? Study started in New Brunswick
May 18, 2015
Does Healthier Soil mean increased Potato Productivity? Study started in New Brunswick
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has joined forces with McCain Foods Canada and the province’s potato growers in a major project to improve potato yields in New Brunswick by improving soil health.
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Colombia: Zonificarán áreas de cultivo de papa
May 17, 2015
Colombia: Zonificarán áreas de cultivo de papa
Con el propósito de generar una caracterización del cultivo de papa en el país, Fedepapa y Upr se unen para determinar las zonas de los departamentos que sean óptimas para el cultivo del tubérculo.
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Pesticides applied to fall potato planted acres in the United States, for 2014 crop year (begins after the 2013 harvest and ends after the 2014 harvest)Source: USDA NASS
May 17, 2015
USDA publishes 2014 Chemical Use data for Fall Potatoes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) thursday published the 2014 Agricultural Chemical Use survey data for corn and fall potatoes.
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