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January 10, 2013
New Research finds US consumers are eating more potatoes
Recent consumer potato consumption trends point to significant growth opportunities for the U.S. potato industry, according to new research unveiled yesterday at POTATO EXPO 2013.From the archive
January 10, 2013
Fomentar el consumo de papa para aumentar demanda de semilla de calidad en Ecuador
Fomentar el consumo de papa para aumentar demanda de semilla de calidad en Ecuador, es una de las recomendaciones hechas por un estudio realizado recientemente en la Sierra Ecuatoriana. Las otras dos son: apoyar e integrar todos los sistemas de producc...From the archive
January 09, 2013
Value-added offerings increase for consumers in US potato category
Recent consumer trends for potatoes point toward the desire for convenience and variety.From the archive
January 09, 2013
Bayer CropScience Showcases Season-Long Solutions at Potato Expo
From protecting seeds to fighting fungal diseases, potato growers face multiple challenges throughout the season and need tools to help them achieve a successful harvest. Bayer CropScience is showcasing its season-long solutions at its One World to Gro...From the archive
January 06, 2013
Sistema de alertas en Argentina ayuda a controlar el Tizón Tardío de la papa
El Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), McCain Argentina y la Universidad de Wageningen (Holanda) han desarrollado un sistema que integra y organiza información de un cultivo y su medio ambiente, y basado en estos datos, elabora un cro...From the archive
December 20, 2012
Situación y perspectivas de la papa en Uruguay
Se espera para los próximos meses un escenario de reducidos niveles de oferta de papa nacional dada la menor superficie sembrada en el presente ciclo de primavera. Durante los próximos meses, es probable que los precios se sitúen por encima de los años...From the archive
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December 19, 2012
US Potato Processors used less potatoes than last year
United States Potato Processors used less potatoes so far this season, compared to the same period last year. The amount of potatoes in stock at December 1, 2012, was up 11 percent compared with last year.From the archive
December 19, 2012
National Potato Board Appointments announced by US Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed 30 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board. Each member will serve a three-year term of office beginning March 1, 2013.From the archive
December 18, 2012
Dramatic increase in US Frozen Potato Exports to USPB Target Markets
United States exports of frozen potato products to all markets grew 11% by volume and 16% by value for the first quarter (July-September) of MY2012/13.From the archive
December 18, 2012
Gregg Halverson Receives Honorary Doctorate from North Dakota State University
North Dakota State University (NDSU) alumnus Gregg Halverson has received an honorary doctorate during winter commencement ceremonies Friday December 14 in Fargo. An honorary degree recognizes an individual associated with the state of North Dakota wh...From the archive
December 16, 2012
Programa mundial de investigación en raíces y tubérculos prioriza actividades con ayuda de tecnología en la nube
El programa de Raíces, Tubérculos y Banano del Consorcio del CGIAR empezó a utilizar tecnología en la nube para identificar las regiones dónde sus acciones podrían tener un mayor impacto en reducir la pobreza y mejorar la seguridad alimentariaFrom the archive
December 16, 2012
Especialistas peruanos y productores nicaragüenses Intercambian experiencia en el cultivo de Papa
Semillas certificadas de papa del Perú, podrían experimentarse en Nicaragua, en busca de mejorar la producción y productividad de este rubro. La propuesta quedó planteada durante una visita de campo realizada por especialistas peruanos que se encuentr...From the archive
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December 16, 2012
Concluyó estudio de demanda de semilla de calidad en Ecuador
OFIAGRO, socio colaborador de IssAndes en Ecuador, culminó el estudio sobre demanda de semilla de papa de calidad. La investigación se realizó en Carchi, Cotopaxi, Tungurahua, Chimborazo y Cañar. Participaron técnicos del sector público y privado y 150...From the archive
December 16, 2012
USDA changes school lunch requirements
Under pressure from lawmakers, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) has changed its school lunch requirements to allow more meats and grains. Several farm-state senators from both parties had been pushing USDA to change its school lunch requirements...From the archive
December 12, 2012
New Potato Breeder hired at the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center
Oregon State University once again has a plant breeder leading its potato development efforts after filling a position that was vacant for nearly two years: Sagar Sathuvalli.From the archive
December 12, 2012
Alsum Farms & Produce Donating 40 Metric Tons Of Seed Potatoes To African Farmers
In January 2012, Larry Alsum, President and CEO of Alsum Farms &Produce Inc., and Derrick Smit, Safety and Training Coordinator at Alsum, spent two weeks in Liberia and Ghana working alongside local farmers, sharing their years of experience in sus...From the archive
December 12, 2012
Peru's native potato campaign puts spotlight on extreme poverty
Doris Mejía explains in the Guardian how her NGO turned mass attention on the plight of Andean communities through a Facebook campaign, starring the native potato: It's not often you identify potatoes with campaigning, but in South America that is wha...From the archive
December 10, 2012
La informalidad del mercado papero traba el despegue agroindustrial en Chile
Chile, pese a ser considerado como un importante productor de papas y el subcentro del origen de este tubérculo en el continente (más del 98% de las 7.800 variedades comerciales que se han creado tienen su origen en la papa chilena denominada púrpura c...From the archive
