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June 26, 2014
Perú: Una iniciativa de semillas de ‘fuente abierta’ liberó 36 variedades de 14 cultivos alimenticios
Según los líderes del proyecto, la decisión podría ayudar a los agricultores pobres a tener acceso a semillas de mejor calidad.From the archive
June 26, 2014
McCain Foods Canada receives research support of Province of New Brunswick
The provincial government of New Brunswick is investing $5 million in a research and development project at McCain Foods (Canada) which will see the company work with small and medium-sized businesses and researchers from New Brunswick to pursue process improvement, product development and soil remediation initiatives.From the archive
June 26, 2014
Warmer winters linked to increased pesticide use
In this USDA research on soybean crops, researchers find a link between minimum winter temperature and pesticide use.From the archive
June 26, 2014
Conagra reports loss for Q4; Lamb Weston potato products posted sales and profit growth
ConAgra Foods, Inc., today reported results for the fiscal 2014 fourth quarter ended May 25, 2014. Lamb Weston potato products posted sales and profit growth, largely due to strong international volumes, as well as productivity initiatives that helped offset crop quality challenges.From the archive
June 26, 2014
Aversion to GMOs becoming driving factor to buying organic.
Among US families, avoiding GMO's is increasingly becoming one of the drivers to buy organic foods.From the archive
June 25, 2014
Ecuador: Se discuten estrategias de manejo del tizón tardío de la papa
El 28 de mayo se realizó un taller para discutir y definir estrategias de manejo del tizón tardío de la papa. Asistieron 38 técnicos del Instituto Nacional Autónomo de Investigaciones Agropecuarias (INIAP), la Escuela Superior Politécnica de Chimborazo (ESPOCH) y la Universidad Central del Ecuador (UC).From the archive
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June 25, 2014
Washington State Potato Commission Elects New Leadership
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) has elected its new Executive Committee. Nelson Cox was named chair of the commissionFrom the archive
June 25, 2014
Key Technology Appoints Steve Johnson as Senior Director Latin America and Asia Sales
Key Technology announces the appointment of Steve Johnson to the position of Senior Director Latin America and Asia Sales.From the archive
June 20, 2014
TOMRA Sorting Food opens New Facility in West Sacramento
TOMRA Sorting Solutions US Food division held its official office opening on Wednesday, June 18 - in its new state-of-the-art facility in West Sacramento, California.From the archive
June 18, 2014
Prohíben entrada de papa fresca de Estados Unidos a México
Con el objetivo de evitar daños al medio ambiente, un juzgado federal en Sinaloa prohibió el ingreso de papas frescas procedentes de los Estados Unidos a territorio nacional.From the archive
June 18, 2014
Eastern Idaho looking good for water, crops
Despite mid-winter concerns, Idaho growers are concern-free this season when it comes to moisture.From the archive
June 18, 2014
Inventure Foods, Inc. Adds Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips To Its Successful Line Of Vidalia Brands™ Snack Foods
Inventure Foods, Inc., expands its licensed Vidalia Brands™ snack food lineup today with the introduction of Vidalia® Kettle Potato Chips™, the first premium potato chip to feature the legendary sweet flavor of real Vidalia® onions.From the archive
June 16, 2014
Proyecto latinoamericano que une los enfoques de nutrición y agricultura es reconocido por el banco mundial
El proyecto “Innovación para la Seguridad y Soberanía Alimentaria en los Andes” (IssAndes) recibió una Mención Honrosa en el concurso Harvesting Nutrition 2013 organizado por la plataforma de conocimiento SecurityNutrition del Banco Mundial.From the archive
June 16, 2014
Party-Tizers Dippin Chips go Non-GMO and get New Look
That's How We Roll LLC today announced that Party-Tizers Dippin' Chips is now Non-GMO Certified and highlights this with a whole new look.From the archive
June 16, 2014
President signs into law revisions to the EPA rules supporting Maine Farmers
President Obama signed into law revisions to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules that ease compliance for farms across Maine.From the archive
June 15, 2014
PEI Potato Industry says high-capacity irrigation wells needed
Two of the most powerful voices in P.E.I.s billion dollar potato industry appeared before the Legislature's agriculture committee Thursday in Charlottetown.From the archive
June 13, 2014
Focus on Potato: Factors that cause Sugar Ends in Potatoes
Whether you call them glassy ends, translucent ends, dark ends, jelly ends, or something even less flattering, sugar ends are a significant issue.From the archive
June 12, 2014
Avanzan estudios de variedad de papa que soporta bajas temperaturas en Perú
El director del Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) de Ayacucho informó que se continuará trabajando en el estudio de los genes de la papa silvestre que son resistentes a las heladas para generar variedades mejoradas que resistan a los embates climatológicos.From the archive