News on Potato Cultivation from the Americas

Corteva Signed Agreement to Acquire Stoller Group on November 30, 2022
December 01, 2022
Corteva Signed Agreement to Acquire Stoller Group on November 30, 2022
On November 20, 2022, Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) and Stoller Group, Inc. ("Stoller") announced that Corteva has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Houston-based Stoller, one of the largest independent Biologicals companies in the industry.
Artificial Irrigation in potato field
November 27, 2022
El cultivo de papa sin riego artificial es inviable
El sudeste bonaerense es una de las importantes regiones productoras de papa de la Argentina y Tandil. Fernández sostuvo que “hoy en día no existe el cultivo de papa sin pensar en un buen riego”.
Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regen Ag
November 25, 2022
Moving Forward with the Next Generation on Regenerative Agriculture
Alyre Poitras is a McCain Foods potato grower in Saint-André, New Brunswick, Canada. He shares his experience with regenerative agriculture and the changes in potato cultivation over time
Potato Planters in Bolivia
November 21, 2022
Bolivia: Suspenden siembra de papa por falta de lluvias
En las comunidades del Distrito 13 de El Alto, suspenden la siembra de papa por falta de lluvias. No hay agua dicen los campesinos y reportan que la sequía comienza a sentirse y va afectando a la producción agropecuaria y ganadera de la zona.
Potato producers in Intibuca
November 20, 2022
La Secretaría de Agricultura y Ganadería (SAG) de Honduras entrega bonos a productores de papa en forma de fertilizante
La Secretaría de Agricultura y Ganadería (SAG) entregó alrededor de 1,000 bonos a productores de papa en el departamento de Intibucá, occidente de Honduras.La ayuda consiste en cinco quintales de fórmula fertilizante 12-21-12, para cada productor.
Cofounder, Maxime Dumont Analyzing Nutrient Concentration Using LENS™
November 16, 2022
LENS™ fertilizer management tool offers real time insight in 13 nutrients in potato plants
Ag start-up Picketa Systems announces the release of their Leaf Evaluated-Nutrient System, LENS™. The LENS™ fertilizer management tool offers real time insight in 13 nutrients in potato plants.
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McCain Foods Canada and fcc support potato farmers applying regenerative agriculture
November 02, 2022
McCain Foods and Farm Credit Canada support potato farmers financially to boost regenerative agriculture
Potato Processor McCain Foods (Canada) teams up with agricultural lender Farm Credit Canada (fcc) to support potato farmers financially when they investment in regenerative agriculture.
Training in pest and disease management in potato cultivation in Peru
November 01, 2022
Perú: Capacitan en manejo de plagas y enfermedades en el cultivo de papa
Productores de papa de Huánuco, Ambo y Pachitea fueron capacitados en el manejo integrado de plagas, enfermedades en el cultivo de papa y manejo de suelos.
Potato harvest in Peru
October 29, 2022
La crisis de la papa en Perú: pandemia y alza global de fertilizantes amenaza su producción
El precio de la papa blanca —la variedad más consumida en Perú— se ha incrementado este año en más del 110% con respecto al 2021, según la Emmsa.
Hydrite new corporate headquarters
October 27, 2022
Hydrite awarded One Green Globes certification for new corporate headquarters by the Green Building Initiative
Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, has earned a Green Globes® for New Construction certification with a One Green Globes rating for its new corporate headquarters
Waxy potatoes: cultivation with added value.
October 24, 2022
UPGC: Potato harvest update Canada, October 2022
In Canada, the potato harvest is in the final stages across the country. Most provinces have enjoyed excellent harvest conditions without the high temperatures experienced in early September nor the wet conditions of early spring.
Case Ih launches two new farmall a models
October 19, 2022
Case IH launches two new Farmall A tractors
Case IH has launched two new Farmall A tractors, the 90hp 90 A and 100hp 100 A, which form part of the company’s extended Farmall range from 55hp to 120hp
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Potato cultivation in Colombia
October 08, 2022
Los retos y desafíos para aumentar la producción en los cultivos de papa un Colombia
La papa es uno de los cultivos de mayor importancia en Colombia y el mundo. Pese a que este año hubo una disminución de producción de casi 6.000 hectáreas, hay optimismo en el sector para dinamizarlo.
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October 04, 2022
Wilcox Fresh expands its supply of Famous Idaho Potatoes by acquiring heirloom fingerling grower and shipper, Southwind Farms.
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Eagle Eye says Idaho potato crop showing high quality but smaller sizing
October 03, 2022
Eagle Eye says Idaho potato crop showing high quality but smaller sizing
Eagle Eye Produce had been harvesting new crop potatoes for several weeks before beginning harvest for its storage supplies the week after Labor Day. While it is still too early to know the overall projection for the crop.
El Alto produces 953 hectares of potatoes and grains annually.
September 30, 2022
Bolivia: El Alto produce 953 hectáreas de papa y granos anualmente
Cada año, los distritos rurales 9, 10, 11 y 13 de El Alto producen 953 hectáreas de papa, cebada y avena. La Alcaldía perfila nuevos mercados en otras regiones del país para potenciar el sector agrícola.
Alex Docherty of Sky View Farms in Elmwood, P.E.I., said a tarp barn at his farm was completely destroyed and another was severely damaged.
September 30, 2022
PEI potato farmers worried excess moisture from Fiona may damage crops
Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farmers say they are concerned excessive moisture in the fields caused by the storm Fiona may lead their produce to rot in storage - though they hope that is not the case.

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