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Rick Vivatson new chairman Northern Plains Potato Grower's Association
February 25, 2014
Rick Vivatson new chairman Northern Plains Potato Grower's Association
Rick Vivatson of Cavalier, North Dakota became the Northern Plains Potato Grower's Association's 65th Chairman.
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Olympia Potato Day Event Educates and Celebrates the Washington State Potato
February 21, 2014
Olympia Potato Day Event Educates and Celebrates the Washington State Potato
Potato growers from throughout Washington state visited the state’s capital this week as part of the annual Potato Day event held in Olympia, Washington
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Idaho Advertising Federation Recognizes Ad Produced For Klondike Brands
February 21, 2014
Idaho Advertising Federation Recognizes Ad Produced For Klondike Brands
On February 6, the Idaho Advertising Federation presented I.E. Productions, an Idaho Falls Multimedia Advertising agency with a 1st place Diamond Gem Advertising Award in the Magazine Category for a series of print ads they produced for Klondike Brands™ potatoes.
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USDA for news
February 20, 2014
USDA Seeks Nominees to the United States Potato Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for the United States Potato Board. The board is composed of producers, importers and a public member, with approximately one-third of the board appointed each year.
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New Potato Varieties unveiled at Fredericton Potato Research Centre
February 17, 2014
New Potato Varieties unveiled at Fredericton Potato Research Centre
Potatoes bred to make great potato chips were the feature attraction at the annual unveiling of new potato varieties at the federal Potato Research Centre in Fredericton this week.
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February 17, 2014
Construyen en Ecuador una planta procesadora de papas
Con una inversión cercana a los USD 2 millones, una planta procesadora de papas industriales tipo bastón se levanta en la población de San Gabriel, en el cantón Montúfar, de Carchi.
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Estimulan las defensas naturales de plantas con una sustancia semejante a la aspirina
February 17, 2014
Estimulan las defensas naturales de plantas con una sustancia semejante a la aspirina
Resultados de nuevos estudios por científicos con el ARS sugieren que un tratamiento con el ácido salicílico podría prevenir o reducir la infección de plantas de cultivos por el fitoplasma de la punta morada de la papa, el cual es una bacteria sin paredes celulares.
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Estudian variedad de papas suramericanas para conservar su sostenibilidad
February 15, 2014
Estudian variedad de papas suramericanas para conservar su sostenibilidad
El geógrafo Karl Zimmerer, de la Universidad estatal de Pennsylvania, presentó sus conclusiones en un simposio sobre biodiversidad en la agricultura durante la reunión anual de la Asociación Estadounidense para el Avance de la Ciencia (AAAS) realizada en Chicago.
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February 13, 2014
Potato Marketing Association of North America Members Meet to Discuss Progress of 2014 Contract Negotiations
The Potato Marketing Association of North America held a special spring meeting this past week in Las Vegas, NV to discuss progress on the 2014 pre-season potato contract negotiations.
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February 10, 2014
Potandon Produce announces the hiring of Blaine Heiner as a salesman.
Potandon Produce L.L.C., the industry leader in fresh potato marketing, announced today the hiring of Blaine Heiner as a salesman.
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No simple solution to deal with wireworm
February 09, 2014
No simple solution to deal with wireworm
Bob Vernon, an Agriculture Canada scientist, spoke to about 300 farmers on Prince Edward Island on wireworm, a pest he's been researching for 20 years.
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Washington and Colorado Food Banks Win Big With Super Bowl Bet
February 06, 2014
Washington and Colorado Food Banks Win Big With Super Bowl Bet
The Washington State Potato Commission and the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) made sure that food banks in their respective states are the true winners of this year’s Super Bowl.
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February 05, 2014
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February 03, 2014
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February 03, 2014
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February 01, 2014
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February 01, 2014
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