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Snake River Manufacturing Announces Facility Renovations and Investments in Southern Idaho
January 15, 2022

Snake River Manufacturing Announces Facility Renovations and Investments in Southern Idaho

Snake River Manufacturing, the parent company of Double L and SRM-Kodiak, continues to invest in Southern Idaho. Currently, Snake River Manufacturing is renovating the entire Kodiak corporate and manufacturing office in Burley, Idaho.
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - 'Little Potatoes and TPS: Good Things Come in Small Packages' with Joel VanderSchaaf.
December 05, 2021

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - 'Little Potatoes and TPS: Good Things Come in Small Packages' with Joel VanderSchaaf

The World Potato Congress is delighted to announce its December 2021 webinar featuring Joel VanderSchaaf, General Manager, Tuberosum Technologies Inc. on December 14, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time (USA/Canada).
Renaissance BioScience Corp. receives additional R and D funding for its yeast-based RNA technology.
December 03, 2021

Additional funding for Renaissance BioScience Corp's yeast-based RNA technology

Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leading global bioengineering company, announced today that it is receiving advisory services and additional funding of up to CAD 200,000 from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP).
Prince Edward Island farmers losing money day by day in potato export crisis.
December 03, 2021

P.E.I. farmers losing money day by day in potato export crisis

After 20 years of successful management, potato wart has closed the U.S. border again. P.E.I. farmers are five days into a suspension of trade for their potatoes into the U.S. market.
PEI based Salad Company, Johnston’s Encourages Canadians to Support Local PEI Potato Farmers in Response to Recent Export Ban
December 01, 2021

PEI based Salad Company Encourages Canadians to Support PEI Potato Farmers in Response to US Export Ban

With its roots firmly planted on PEI soil for over 74 years, Johnston’s Homestyle proudly supports local farmers while they face challenges during supply chain restrictions.
Government-Industry potato working group assembles to help affected farmers in Prince Edward Island
November 27, 2021

Government-Industry potato working group assembles to help affected farmers in Prince Edward Island

The Government of Canada is working with the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) and industry to support PEI farmers following the recent suspension of certification of fresh potatoes from PEI to the United States.
Swisspatat adds a new potato variety on its 2022 list
November 19, 2021

Swisspatat adds a new potato variety on its 2022 list

Swisspatat adds early potato variety Colomba as a new entry to its 2022 variety list in order to strengthen the supply of early season firm-skinned, firm-cooking potatoes (green line)
Trucking shortage hinders sale of record Aroostook County potato harvest
November 16, 2021

Trucking shortage hinders sale of record Aroostook County potato harvest

Aroostook County (Maine, US) may have pulled a record potato harvest out of the ground this year, but transportation slowdowns and a driver shortage are making it difficult to get the crop to market.
Nova Scotia Couple Heeds the Call cf The Family Farm, Sets Down New Brunswick Roots.
November 05, 2021

Nova Scotia Couple Heeds the Call of The Family Farm, Sets Down New Brunswick Roots

The Covid-19 pandemic moment was a 'now or never' moment for Jonathan Kummer and Emily Ryan. The couple was living well and working in Halifax with an organizational design firm called Symplicity Design – until Covid-19 happened.
P.E.I.'s potato bumper crop one of the best in 'many generations,' now needs markets
October 30, 2021

Prince Edward Island potato crop is one of the best in 'many generations'. Now looking for markets

This year's potato crop on Prince Edward Island is being called one of the best in decades. But an industry analyst says potato growers will need to be patient in selling the bumper crop.
Penn State potato research program chips in with valuable insights for industry
October 30, 2021

Penn State potato research program chips in with valuable insights for industry

Pennsylvania has more potato chip manufacturers than any other state in the United States. Consequently, Penn State's potato research program is focused on potatoes for the production of potato chips.
New study predicts two popular American foods surprisingly resilient to climate change.
October 27, 2021

Study: Potato supply chain resilient to climate change

A new study led by researchers at the University of Florida predicts that the supply chains for two of American’s most popular plant-based foods — French fries and pasta sauce — are surprisingly resilient to climate change.
USDA and EPA Announce Winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge.
October 22, 2021

USDA and EPA Announce Winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge

The United States Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of the Next Gen Fertilizer Innovations Challenge, the second of a two-part to Advance Agricultural Sustainability in the United States.
United Potato Growers of Canada report on the 2021 Harvest
October 22, 2021

Most Potato Growers in Canada are looking back on an excellent 2021 Harvest

The United Potato Growers of Canada report on the 2021 Harvest as it is in its final stages. Most provinces (with the exception of British Columbia) have enjoyed excellent harvest conditions without cool temperatures or wet conditions.
Double L Global promotes Byron Duffin to President.
October 20, 2021

Double L Global promotes Byron Duffin to President

Double L Global (Manufacturing) promotes Byron Duffin to Brand President. Prior to Double L, Duffin was with Spudnik for 18 months. Byron’s involvement has helped to rebuild and strengthen the Double L Brand and company.
It's shaping up to be a banner year for Aroostook County (Maine) potatoes
October 19, 2021

It's shaping up to be a banner year for Aroostook County (Maine) potatoes

Don Flannery, president of the Maine Potato Board, is not calling it a record year — yet. But with over 80 percent of this season’s potatoes out of the ground, the longtime industry expert said yields are shaping up to be above average.
Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazines Annual List of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000
October 14, 2021

Tasteful Selections named in Inc. Magazines Annual List of Americas Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000

Inc. magazine revealed that Tasteful Selections® ranked No. 3644 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.
WPC Webinar: Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling.
October 12, 2021

WPC Webinar: Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar - November 11, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time with Netafim's Yechiam Gets, Crop Model Agronomist Presenting 'Basics of irrigation for processing potatoes and irrigation scheduling.'

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