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February 21, 2023
Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Presents Annual Industry Awards
In addition to its annual Hall of Fame induction, the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) presented several other annual Industry Awards during a banquet on February 8, 2023, in Stevens Point.
February 20, 2023
Fleishauer Elected WPVGA Board President for 2023
The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Board of Directors has elected Randy Fleishauer as its President for 2023.
February 14, 2023
Sinaloa ha embarcado 60,000 toneladas de papa a nivel nacional
El presidente de la Sección Especializada de Papa del sector agrícola particular confió en que las actividades sigan incrementándose gradualmente. Las cosechas de papacomenzaron a incrementarse en la región, ya que a estas alturas se estima que ya fueron recolectadas por los productores alrededor de 1800 hectáreas.
February 14, 2023
Agtech: Breaking down the farmer adoption dilemma
Agriculture technology (Agtech) has an adoption challenge. There are multiple barriers to introduction and scaling from an industry perspective. An analysis by McKinsey.
February 10, 2023
International Potato Center and CGIAR appoint Dr. Simon Heck Director General and CGIAR Senior Director
The International Potato Center (CIP) Board of Trustees and CGIAR leadership have appointed Dr. Simon Heck as Director General of CIP and CGIAR Senior Director.
February 09, 2023
Potatoes USA President: Potato Demand Exceeds World Production
The President of Potatoes USA says worldwide demand for the tuber is outpacing production. Sponsored Content
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February 08, 2023
Not Just Delicious! Potatoes are also Nutrition Powerhouse
It's the New Year, which means many of us are trying to eat better, save money and find more time in our day. Cara Harbstreet, registered dietitian and intuitive eating expert, recommends a kitchen hero that's a solution for it all: the potato!
February 07, 2023
INIA 333 CHUGAYNA en la nueva variedad de papa con alta calidad genética para el Perú
El Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agraria (INIA) del Ministerio de Desarrollo Agrario y Riego (MIDAGRI) pone a disposición de los productores de la región de Cajamarca y todo el Perú, una nueva variedad de papa con alta calidad genética que incrementará la productividad por hectárea.
February 06, 2023
PEI Potato Board Seeks Removal of Export Restrictions on PEI Potatoes in the Light of IAP Report
The PEI potato industry welcomed the final report of the International Advisory Panel (IAP) on Potato Wart that was presented to industry and government on January 16, 2023.
February 02, 2023
Potato retail sales in the United States on the rise: dollar sales increase 17.2% in Q4 2022
Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October – December 2022 compared to the same timeframe a year ago.
February 02, 2023
Selenium: a booster shot for late blight prevention in potatoes
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists have discovered that selenium, a micronutrient and anti-oxidant activates genes in potatoes that boosts the plant's immunity and helps in the prevention of late blight.
February 01, 2023
Honduras: Cosecha de papa mueve la economía en Intibucá
El cultivo de papa mueve la economía en sectores de Intibucá, con alta generación de empleos y el aporte hacia la seguridad alimentaria, destacaron productores de la zona.
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February 01, 2023
USDA SCRI funds new research: potatoes and pests – actionable science against nematodes
USDA’s Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) recently announced funding (USD 6.8M) for Potatoes and Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes (nicknamed PAPAS).
January 31, 2023
Así puede prevenir la enfermedad de la punta morada de la papa en sus cultivos
En Colombia se siembran aproximadamente 130.000 hectáreas de papa y se producen cerca de 2,8 millones de toneladas al año. Sus cultivos se encuentran principalmente en zona fría entre 2.200 a 3.200 metros sobre el nivel del mar.
January 29, 2023
University of Manitoba potato storage facilities get an upgrade as governments invest
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing CAD 98,970 (USD 74,193) through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) to upgrade the University of Manitoba's Horticulture Storage Facility so it can conduct innovative potato research
January 21, 2023
New public-private partnership to improve seed potato production in Wisconsin
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has a new partner to improve the efficiency of seed potato production at the Starks Early Generation Seed Potato Farm in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.
January 19, 2023
How many potatoes are in storage in Canada (Total Holdings January 11 2023) ?
Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on January 11, 2023 are down slightly (-0.4%) over 2022 numbers for the same period, but are still 5.84% above the 3-yr. average, mostly due to the increased size of the crop in the last two years.
January 15, 2023
As John Griffin retires, World Potato Congress announces new leadership
As John Griffin retires, World Potato Congress announces new leadership: Peter VanderZaag as President and CEO, Nora Olsen as Vice President and Brian Douglas as Director.