Potato News from the Americas

Inside PosiPro with agitator
March 31, 2025
Challenges to Consider When Selecting a Feeder
Moving dry bulk materials in industrial settings comes with unique challenges, especially when handling substances that are abrasive, sticky, or prone to clumping.
The North Dakota State Capitol
March 30, 2025
Thumbs up for North Dakota USD 30M incentive for Agristo ag facilities
The USD 30 million incentive program for large agricultural developments in North Dakota received a unanimous "do-pass" recommendation from the Senate Agriculture and Veterans Affairs Committee Thursday morning.
Mark Peters, who owns Spruce Drive Farms just north of Portage la Prairie, stands in a storage facility with mounds of seed potatoes on Tuesday.
March 30, 2025
Manitoba potato industry fears big losses as companies cut orders
The Manitoba potato industry — from seed producers to those who grow the main crops — is scrambling to adjust to news that the companies they supply are slashing orders, leaving them facing potentially huge losses.
Sean Davenport, Business Development Manager at HZPC Americas
March 26, 2025
HZPC Americas Welcomes Sean Davenport as New Business Development Manager
HZPC Americas Corp. has announced the addition of a new Business Development Manager, Sean Davenport, to its team's efforts in North America. The team at HZPC Americas is continuing growing!
March 25, 2025
Estados Unidos: exportación de papa en riesgo
Las exportaciones del estado de Colorado a México representan un número no menor para la economía agrícola.
Séptima jornada integral del Agro y la Papa: autoridades y productores analizaron desafíos y proyecciones
March 25, 2025
Argentina: fiesta de la papa, balance y perspectivas
Autoridades provinciales y productores de papa realizaron un balance sobre el proceso productivo y las expectativas para la cosecha.
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Content
Dos personas verifican cómo están sus cultivos tras las fuertes lluvias
March 25, 2025
Bolivia: continúan las perdidas debido al clima
En Bolivia los cultivos de papa sufrieron grandes daños por inclemencias climáticas. El ministro de Desarrollo Rural y Tierras, Yamil Flores, dijo que el Gobierno está trabajando para reponer las pérdidas. 
March 25, 2025
Argentina: área record de siembra en el sudeste
La principal región productora del país sorprende con estadísticas récord de producción que auguran crecimiento industrial pero incertidumbre en el mercado fresco.
Enhanced internal liquid transfer in crinkle-cut fries after PEF treatment
March 25, 2025
Pulsemaster Pulsed Electric Field Advancements set to shine at the SNAXPO 2025
Pulsemaster, a global leader in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology will present its Cutting-Edge PEF-solutions at SNAXPO 2025 from March 30 to April 1 in Orlando, Florida.
Different types of fresh potatoes
March 24, 2025
Are Sweet Potatoes More Nutritious Than Regular Potatoes?
Americans know people love potatoes—they’re America’s favorite vegetable. But misinformation can undermine consumer confidence. That’s why Potatoes USA actively works to correct inaccurate, misleading information wherever it appears.
Eyad Alsabbagh, Process Technologist at RBS
March 23, 2025
Reading Bakery Systems Adds Eyad Alsabbagh as Process Technologist
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a global leader in baked snack production solutions, has announced the addition of Eyad Alsabbagh as a Process Technologist.
Hard Cut Vodka – A Bold, 90-Proof Adventure Crafted by Legends for a Vodka World Gone Soft
March 23, 2025
Hard Cut Vodka, made of Idaho Potatoes
Hard Cut Vodka, a bold new entrant to the premium spirits market, was crafted as an adventure-seeking, 90 Proof, ultra-smooth potato vodka for a vodka world gone 'soft.'
Sponsored Content

You May Also Like

Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day on March 23rd with a variety of flavorful dips and crispy chips!
March 21, 2025
National Chip and Dip Day: A day to explore perfect dip pairing
The perfect day to explore Chip and Dip is here, the best satisfying day to explore your favorite dipping with the chips. Even though the occasion comes once in a year, but the day gained popularity in the US from 1950s.
tna robag 3e and tna auto-splice
March 20, 2025
TNA Solutions to Demonstrate How Automation in the Production Line Can Ease Labor Shortages at SNAXPO 2025
TNA Solutions, a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, will present its advanced automation technologies at SNAXPO 2025 from March 30 to April 1 in Orlando, Florida
Iniaf y Kopia entregan semilla y fertilizante para impulsar la producción de papa en Santa Cruz.
March 19, 2025
Bolivia: apoyo gubernamental para el desarrollo de la producción
Con el fin de robustecer la producción en el departamento de Santa Cruz y garantizar la seguridad alimentaria, se ha entregado semilla e insumos a comunidades de productores.
Costa Rica: se habilita la importación de papa de E.E.U.U
March 19, 2025
Costa Rica: se habilita la importación de papa de E.E.U.U
El sector productivo nacional está molesto por la concesión del gobierno frente a la presión de los importadores.
Rising Prices, Shrinking Bags: Shoppers Cut Back on Snack Aisle Favorites
March 18, 2025
Chips and cookies have gotten too expensive. Shoppers are buying less
Americans are cutting back on Doritos, Goldfish and Hostess cakes. It’s not for their health, however – it’s a sign that even small indulgences have gotten too expensive for many to afford.
Dr. Bourlaye Fofana and his team’s discovery of common scab resistance genes in diploid potatoes is an important first step in the potato variety breeding process.
March 18, 2025
AAFC research proving diploid breeding is more than just small potatoes
Diploid potatoes are quickly becoming the stud spuds for breeding new commercial potato varieties. Wild diploid potatoes have 2 copies of each chromosome in their DNA, unlike more traditional tetraploid potatoes, like Russet Burbank, which have 4 copies of each chromosome.

Filters

Refine By Topics
Refine By Regions
Refine By Year
Language preferences