Potato News from the Americas

 U.S. potato exports recover in Marketing Year 2020/21
December 04, 2023
Brasil: fuertes lluvias hacen al alza en los precios
En Brasil aumentan los precios debido a las grandes lluvias y altas temperaturas.
Raw potatoes after removing from the cultivated fields
December 04, 2023
Argentina: comienza la cosecha de papa en la provincia de Buenos Aires
Comienza la cosecha de papa en la zona central de la provincia de Buenos Aires.
Potatoes in red bags
December 03, 2023
Chile: Servicio Agricola y Ganadero fiscaliza comercialización en área restringida
Servicio Agricola y Ganadero (SAG) detiene en Chile la comercialización ilegal de papa.
Avanza siembra de papa en la zona norte
December 03, 2023
México: la región de Sinaloa cierra una fuerte temporada de siembra
En la zona norte de México la siembra de papa esta por concluir.
Reyco Systems manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington
December 02, 2023
Reyco Systems Expands its Presence with a New Facility in Columbia Basin, Washington
Reyco Systems and Idaho Steel, a global leader in innovative food processing technology, has announced the opening of its new manufacturing and repair facility in Eltopia, Washington.
Wireworms overwinter just below the frost line, at least three feet underground.
December 02, 2023
Beyond Insecticide: How wireworm behaviour gives clues to managing their population
Wireworms are a common potato plant predator, living in soil and feeding on roots. They are notoriously difficult to control, and populations are increasing in farm fields across Canada
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Newtec Weighing Machine 4015XB2
November 30, 2023
Newtec to Exhibit Brand New Weighing Machine at Potato Expo 2024
Newtec has announced its presence at the Potato Expo 2024, scheduled from January 10 to 11 in Austin Convention Center.
PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Deserving Individuals at Awards Banquet
November 30, 2023
PEI Potato Industry Recognizes Ray Keenan, others at Awards Banquet
The 2023 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held in Charlottetown and four very deserving members of the industry were recognized at the event.
Tractor harvesting potatoes
November 30, 2023
McCain Foods launches new subsidiary, Presia Ag Insights, focused on potato yield forecasting, harvest time optimization and enhancement of on-farm sustainability practices
McCain Foods has announced the launch of Presia Ag Insights ("Presia").
Yulin Hu, left, and Nasim Mia, right, are experimenting with hydrogen production at UPEI using sources such as potatoes, sawdust, and UV light.
November 30, 2023
Researchers at UPEI experimenting with making hydrogen from potato peels
Researchers at UPEI are experimenting on food scraps, wood and UV light to produce hydrogen gas.
Rob Sears hopes his bioengineered potato radiation sensors will open the door to future innovations in organic technology. Image courtesy UTIA.
November 29, 2023
UTIA PhD Student Bioengineers Potato Plant to Detect Gamma Radiation
PhD student Rob Sears engineered the potato plant, also known as a phytosensor, to indicate high radiation levels through changing leaf fluorescence.
Cultivos de papa dañados por la intensa granizada en Cocapata
November 29, 2023
Bolivia: catastróficas granizadas afectan cultivos y familias
Dos grandes granizadas afectan los cultivos de papa en varias regiones de Bolivia.
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