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September 05, 2011
Can composted hog manure protect potatoes against Verticillium?
Researchers with the University of Manitoba will launch a study this fall to assess the value of composted hog manure in improving the yield and quality of Manitoba potato crops. A three-year study being launched this month will compare the effect of ...From the archive
September 03, 2011
Manitoba Potato producers face challenges
Manitoba potato growers have had a tough go this season, but are pulling through. The threat of late blight and irrigation issues have taken their toll on potato growers, but the direct delivery season is getting underway. Some farmers were forced to...From the archive
September 02, 2011
Aardappeldieet verlaagt bloeddruk
De aardappel is meer dan alleen maar rijk aan koolhydraten. Een dagelijkse portie paarse aardappelen lijkt goed voor ons hart. Tenminste als je ze kookt en niet frituurt of van vette sauzen voorziet. Dat blijkt uit een Amerikaans onderzoek uitgevoerd...From the archive
September 01, 2011
Late blight hits potatoes in Alaska
Late blight has shown up in the fields of two potato producers, in Palmer and Delta Junction. Alaska. The University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service is working with major potato producers to help prevent the spread.From the archive
September 01, 2011
How to use less water and grow more potatoes
Research conducted in part at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that in some production systems, planting potatoes in flat beds can increase irrigation water use efficiency. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) agricultural engine...From the archive
September 01, 2011
Potatoes can reduce blood pressure without weight gain
The potato’s stereotype as a fattening food for health-conscious folks to avoid is getting another revision today as scientists report that just a couple servings of spuds a day reduces blood pressure almost as much as oatmeal without causing weight ga...From the archive
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September 01, 2011
Comer papas rebaja la presión arterial, según estudio
La mala fama de las patatas como alimentos que engordan debería ser revisada, así lo demuestra un estudio científico que revela que el consumo moderado del tubérculo reduce la presión arterial y no produce aumento de peso. El trabajo, dirigido por el ...From the archive
September 01, 2011
Uso del sistema de camas planas aumenta rendimientos de papa en un 6% y reduce el riego en un 5%, según estudio del ARS
Cuando los agricultores en Idaho comenzaban a aumentar la fama de su estado debido a la producción de papas, ellos sembraron sus cultivos en hileras de caballones y las regaron con un flujo de agua en los canales entre las hileras. Pero aunque la mayor...From the archive
September 01, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission kicks off 75th anniversary celebration
The overall theme of the Idaho Potato Commission’s promotional programs for the 2011 crop and the 2011-12 marketing season is the organization’s Diamond Jubilee. The year 2012 is “the 75th anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission, and everything we ...From the archive
August 31, 2011
Fall potato harvest begins in Southern Idaho
Some potato growers in Idaho are already into the fall harvest, despite a slow start to the growing season due to an extended, wet spring. Packing and shipping was just beginning Aug. 29 at Rigby Produce and Potandon Produce in southeast Idaho. Jamey ...From the archive
August 31, 2011
Idaho Potato Research focuses on resistant starch
A University of Idaho researcher is teaming up with J.R. Simplot Co.'s food group to develop new potato products with resistant starch, which can improve digestive health and benefit people with diabetes. Resistant starch is modified starch that bypas...From the archive
August 31, 2011
Pest Pros to test STORECAST potato storage disease prediction system in Canada
A recent agreement between Pest Pros Inc and Soil Food Web Atlantic Canada will test the use of STORECAST, “Storage Potato Disease Risk Indexing” in Prince Edward Island (PEI) Canada this storage season. Mr. Daryl Lingley of Soil Food Web Atlantic C...From the archive
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August 30, 2011
Utilizan nanotecnología para erradicar polilla guatemalteca
Con esta aplicación tecnológica para hacer seguimiento eléctrico a la polilla guatemalteca, se piensa erradicar el efecto letal de esta larva en el cultivo de papa. Esta larva puede afectar cultivos cercanos a un 30% en el país en un solo año, dejando...From the archive
August 30, 2011
New potato developed for the Alaska market
A new line of potato developed at the University of Alaska (at the Matanuska Experiment Farm in Palmer) stands to boost Alaska's agriculture industry with its consumer plate appeal. “It has high potential,” said Carol Lewis, dean of the University of ...From the archive
August 30, 2011
J.R. Simplot Announces Staffing Changes at Grand Forks and Portage la Prairie Facilities
There has been some restructuring at the J.R. Simplot Midwest Raw Department. James Kim has accepted the position of Regional Raw Procurement Manager for the Midwest and will be based in Grand Forks. Kim will be responsible for North Dakota and Manito...From the archive
August 30, 2011
HZPC Americas builds a new potato lab on Prince Edward Island
HZPC Americas Corporation - a leading company specializing in new potato variety development and potato seed production - is setting up a research and development facility on the BioCommons Research Park, says Prince Edward Island Agriculture Minister ...From the archive
August 28, 2011
Curso Internacional de Producción de Papa
Entre el 21 y el 26 de noviembre de 2011 se va a realizar en la ciudad de Balcarce, Argentina, el Curso Internacional de Producción de Papa. Es un curso intensivo que provee capacitación a profesionales involucrados en la producción de papa. Se brinda...From the archive
August 28, 2011
Dietary potassium intake inversely associated with risk of stroke
The American Heart Association published in their journal the results of a meta-analysis of the relation between Potassium Intake and stroke. This is of particular interest to the potato industry since potatoes and potato products are a major dietary...From the archive