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July 25, 2011
USDA: US potato acreage up 6%
Potato growers across the United States planted an estimated 1.08 million acres of potatoes in all four seasons of the 2011 crop year, up 6 percent from the previous year. Area for harvest, forecasted at 1.07 million acres, is also up 6 percent from 2010.From the archive
July 23, 2011
Outlook for Idaho's potato crop good
Though it’s still early in the season, the outlook for Southeast Idaho’s staple crops — potatoes, wheat and barley, said Tom Kurtz, deputy director for the Idaho field office of the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. “It’s going to defin...From the archive
July 22, 2011
Groter aardappelareaal in VS en Canada
Het aardappelareaal in de VS en Canada groeit dit jaar met 4,8 procent naar 579.000 hectare. Vorig jaar is in Noord-Amerika 556.000 hectare aardappelen geteeld, meldt het Bureau Aardappelmarkt Informatie (BAI) van het Productschap Akkerbouw. In de VS ...From the archive
July 21, 2011
Drought worries for Ontario Farmers
Weeks without rain combined with recent extreme heat have taken a toll on crops in the Grand River area (Ontario) and some will be in danger, said Sandra Vos, president of the Brant County Federation of Agriculture. "A lot of us are quite worried...From the archive
July 20, 2011
El Congreso Mundial de la Papa apoya económicamente la participación de delegados provenientes de países en desarrollo
Allan Parker, presidente del Congreso Mundial de la Papa, a realizarse en Edimburgo, Escocia, entre el 27-30 mayo de 2012, anunció hoy la intención de apoyar económicamente hasta cuatro delegados al evento. La organización proveerá 1,000.00 dólares ca...From the archive
July 20, 2011
World Potato Congress offers support to Delegates from Developing Countries
Delegates to the 8th World Potato Congress, from developing and transitional countries, may qualify for financial support from World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC Inc). Allan Parker, President of WPC Inc, said today he is extremely pleased to announce WP...From the archive
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July 20, 2011
Potato Salad out-SHINES Pasta Salad
Yahoo’s “Shine” is one of the most popular women’s lifestyle websites, offering information and advice on everything from food to health and beauty to finances, as well as a community interaction. Potatoes are often featured in a bright spotlight, as t...From the archive
July 19, 2011
Manejo práctico de la sarna polvorienta de la papa
La serie Enfoque en la papa de la Red de Manejo de Plantas (PMN, por sus siglas en inglés) acaba de publicar en inglés un webcast titulado Manejo práctico la sarna polvorienta de la papa. El webcast es presentado por Robert D. Davidson, Ph.D., Profes...From the archive
July 19, 2011
New potato washing and packaging plant for Earthfresh Foods Inc.
Toronto-based EarthFresh Foods Inc. announced Wednesday plans to spend $5.5 million on a new potato washing and packaging plant. The project will see 80 current jobs moved with another 20 to be added as production hits full stride. The Ontario governm...From the archive
July 19, 2011
Practical Management of Powdery Scab, a new webcast of Focus on Potato
"Focus on Potato"of the Plant Management Network has published a new webcast:Practical Management of Powdery Scab by Robert D. Davidson, Ph.D. Professor, Dept. of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Colorado State University Fort Colli...From the archive
July 18, 2011
FIA busca los mejores proyectos de innovación en el sector agroalimentario
Hasta el 15 de septiembre se recibirán propuestas que tengan una orientación productiva y comercial. Para mayores informaciones, se realizarán charlas en diversas regiones del país. La Fundación para la Innovación Agraria (FIA), del Ministerio de Agri...From the archive
July 18, 2011
Creditor protection extended for Tepper farm
The family of New Brunswick farmer Henk Tepper, who is languishing in a Lebanese jail, won a short reprieve for the family farm in an Edmundston courtroom Monday. A judge of the Court of Queen's Bench granted an extension to creditor protection until ...From the archive
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July 18, 2011
High Water Levels, Heat Trouble Potato Growers in Manitoba
The combination of high temperatures and high water levels is causing concern for potato growers. "Farmers are right now moving into irrigation mode,"explains Brian Wilson, potato specialist with Manitoba Agriculture. "With the hot weat...From the archive
July 16, 2011
Multinacional de alimentos y gremio agricultor se unen en Colombia para incentivar el consumo de papa
Una multinacional de alimentos y un gremio agricultor se unen para incentivar el consumo de papa en el país, a través de campañas publicitarias que impulsan los beneficios nutricionales y las diversas formas de preparación de este alimento. Más de 90....From the archive
July 16, 2011
El último número del Boletín de la Papa ya está disponible
Utilizando el formato que ofrece Storify, el último número del Boletín de la Papa reune el material audiovisual y periodístico de varios temas de actualidad relacionados con el cultivo de la papa a nivel regional. Entre estos se destacan la realización...From the archive
July 16, 2011
El fortalecimiento de las cadenas de valor de la papa: Alternativas técnicas y políticas para los países en desarrollo
Esta publicación está basada en el taller "Fortalecimiento de las Cadenas de Valor de papa en los países en desarrollo", realizado en noviembre de 2008, en Roma, Italia, y auspiciado por la Organización para la Alimentación y la Agricultura d...From the archive
July 16, 2011
Cooperativa argentina de productores de papa es destacada por estudio de la CEPAL
La cooperativa argentina CAUQueVa fue seleccionada junto a otras siete experiencias “socialmente innovadoras” para figurar en un informe de la Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL). En el estudio se ponderan los aportes de la coop...From the archive
July 13, 2011
Simplot announces 'Innate' Technology to improve potatoes
The J. R. Simplot Company's Plant Sciences business announces Innate™ Technology, the all-native biotechnology platform for improving crops, leading to new, better and healthier foods.From the archive