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May 21, 2011
Determinación del uso potencial de 56 variedades de papas nativas colombianas a partir de sus propiedades morfológicas, fisicoquímicas y culinaria
PowerPoint del trabajo presentado en el Curso de Actualización de la Papa y I Feria de Biodiversidad Genética de Semillas, realizado entre el 18-21 mayo 2011 en Pasto (Colombia). Autores: José Dilmer Moreno, Lena Prieto, Freddy Romero, Karen Chavez y...From the archive
May 18, 2011
Federal Plan to Limit Potatoes on School Menus Whips Up Supporters of this 'Gateway Vegetable'
Maine—Around here, you can find "Maine Potato Candy"—mashed potatoes rolled in coconut and dipped in chocolate—and potato donuts. A popular county fair offers wrestling matches in a vat of potatoes. In a state where spuds are the top agricult...From the archive
May 17, 2011
US Potato Stocks on May 1 at lowest level in 10 year
The 13 major potato States held 65.7 million cwt of potatoes in storage May 1, 2011, down 27 percent from a year ago.From the archive
May 16, 2011
Wet weather worries PEI potato farmers
The wet weather is beginning to concern Prince Edward Island potato growers who are hoping for a break soon in the rain.From the archive
May 16, 2011
New Focus on Potato webcast: Pink Rot of Potato
'Focus on Potato' has published a new webcast on Pink Rot in PotatoFrom the archive
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May 16, 2011
Top Culinary Masters and Celebrity Chefs to Heat Up World Culinary Showcase at NRA Show 2011
Celebrity chefs - you watch them create masterpieces on TV, and now you have a chance to see them up close and personal in the World Culinary Showcase at the 2011 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.From the archive
May 13, 2011
Nederland kan niets doen voor gevangen aardappelboer
De 44-jarige Nederlands-Canadese boer Henk Tepper zit al bijna twee maanden onder erbarmelijke omstandigheden in een Libanese cel.From the archive
May 11, 2011
Potatoes are Gluten-Free!
According to a recent survey, only 19% of Americans rate potatoes as excellent for being gluten free (2011 USPB’s Attitudes &Usage Study). In fact, potatoes are 100% gluten-free!From the archive
May 10, 2011
American Heart Association Certifies Fresh Idaho® Potatoes as a Heart-Healthy Food
When it comes to heart-healthy produce, consumers can put a check next to Idaho® potatoes on their shopping list.From the archive
May 10, 2011
National Restaurant Association Announces First Annual Food and Beverage Product Innovations Award Recipients
The National Restaurant Association today announced the recipients of its first annual Food &Beverage Product Innovations Awards, which recognize progressive food and beverage products that will make a significant impact in the restaurant industry...From the archive
May 10, 2011
Potato Shipment to Algeria triggers multiple lawsuits
A shipment of potatoes that landed a New Brunswick potato farmer behind bars in Lebanon has launched a complicated legal action involving three Canadian provinces.From the archive
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May 10, 2011
New Late Blight Tracking System
A new USDA-funded consortium will provide nationwide tracking of late blight infections of potato and tomato. A web site currently under development will allow users to report where late blight has been found, and to sign up for automatic notifications by email or text message when late blight is found nearby.From the archive
May 09, 2011
Idaho Pacific Holding sold by Otter Tail Corporation
On May 6, 2011 Otter Tail Corporation completed the sale of Idaho Pacific Holding to affiliates of Novacap Industries III, L.P., for approximately $87.0 million in cash.From the archive
May 06, 2011
Agregando valor a las papas nativas en el Perú: Un Análisis dsde el Enfoque de Sistemas de Innovación (Versión final)
La Iniciativa Papa Andina ha publicado la versión final del documento Agregando valor a las papas nativas en el Perú: Un Análisis desde el Enfoque de Sistemas de Innovación de Hugo Fano, Miguel Ordinola y Claudio Velasco (2010). Resumen Hace cinco a...From the archive
April 29, 2011
Potato Growers in Idaho and Oregon Vote to Continue Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that Irish potato growers in Idaho and Malheur County, Ore., voted to continue their federal marketing order program.From the archive
April 27, 2011
NPPGA: demand for processing potatoes in North Dakota will be high this summer
The Columbia Basin, Idaho, and Wisconsin are all facing potential shortages, while North Dakota is sitting on more spuds than one year ago. The North American Potato Market News is reporting the Columbia Basin will run out by July 3rd if usage continu...From the archive
April 25, 2011
Chairman PEI Potato Board expects potato acreage to drop
Gary Linkletter, Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board said Thursday he expects potato acreage will drop somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 acres this year.From the archive