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September 30, 2022
PEI potato farmers worried excess moisture from Fiona may damage crops
Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farmers say they are concerned excessive moisture in the fields caused by the storm Fiona may lead their produce to rot in storage - though they hope that is not the case.
September 30, 2022
MountainKing Potatoes Begins Re-Brand of Butter Russets as Butter Cream Potatoes
MountainKing has launched a re-brand of one of its popular, gourmet varieties with the introduction of its Butter Cream Potatoes, now available in three-pound poly mesh bags.
September 26, 2022
US Retail consumers spent more on potatoes
US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales but decreased in volume sales from July 2021 - June 2022, compared to the same timeframe a year ago. As consumer prices increased by 10.5%, retail dollar sales increased by 5.7%.
September 19, 2022
The International Potato Center (CIP), part of CGIAR, is looking for a new director
The International Potato Center (CIP), part of CGIAR is looking for a new director. CIP is a globally recognized research-for-development organization which delivers solutions to enhance access to affordable nutritious food, with focus on root and tuber agri-food systems such as the cultivation of (sweet) potatoes.
September 14, 2022
Peak of the Market Announces Sales Team Changes
Peak of the Market is pleased to announce important changes to their Sales team. Dave Whitmore is adjusting his attention to provide leadership and direction for the overall business and has assumed the role of Vice President Product & Business Development.
September 04, 2022
Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program targets french fry, chipping, fresh markets
New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of Horticultural Sciences Sponsored Content
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September 03, 2022
Argentina: El acondicionador de suelo ZEBA fue presentado oficialmente para el cultivo de papa
Argentina produce aproximadamente 2,8 millones de toneladas de papa en alrededor de 80 mil hectáreas. Es el producto más consumido en el país. En promedio, se obtienen entre 30 y 35 toneladas por hectárea. Para completar su ciclo, el cultivo necesita entre 600 y 1000 milímetros de agua.
August 30, 2022
Northern Plains (US) potato crop is looking good with harvest on the horizon
The Red River Valley potato crop has overcome getting into the ground later than optimal to looking like one of the best in the last few years, said farmers and researchers who gathered at Hoverson Farms near Larimore
August 28, 2022
Siembras de papa caerán en 9 de las 10 principales regiones de Perú
Según los datos de la ENIS 2022, en la campaña agrícola 2022-2023, la superficie sembrada de papa se reducirá en 26.645 hectáreas en Perú. Esto quiere decir que, según estos mismos datos, 9 de las 10 regiones que lideraron la producción de este alimento en 2021 plantarán menos papa esta campaña.
August 27, 2022
United States Retail potato sales (value) increased in Q2 of 2022
Potato retail sales in the United States increased in dollar value and decreased slightly in volume from April - June 2022, compared to the same period in 2021. As prices increased by 13.6%, dollar sales increased by 12.6%. Volume sales decreased 0.8%.
August 24, 2022
Syngenta: How to give your potato crop the strongest possible start
As potato growers are working to maximize their yield potential for the 2022 harvest, it's also time to start thinking about maximizing crop potential for the 2023 season.
August 22, 2022
Meet the growers leading the Potatoes USA committees
There are five Potatoes USA Board Member committees that are overseen and led by nine members of the industry. Together, with the Chair and Past Chair, these committee chairs also make up the Executive Committee. Meet the Committee Chairs...! Sponsored Content 
August 21, 2022
CIP Annual Report 2021 From lab to field to scale now available online
The Lima-based International Potato Center’s (CIP) work to reduce hunger and malnutrition, boost farmer resilience, and catalyze income improvements generated benefits for men and women in more than 30 countries last year.
August 20, 2022
Simplot's 4Sight 2030 Goals
Recently Simplot, a potato processor and a supplier of a wide range of agricultural products, highlighted its sustainability goals. Covering all aspects of the agricultural value chain, gives Simplot on edge...
August 14, 2022
Potato LEAF Awards 2022-23 Scholarship to Paige Hickman
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) awards its 2022-23 Academic Scholarship to Paige Hickman, a Ph.D. student at University of Idaho, studying plant-parasitic nematodes, insect pests, and diseases of potato.
August 13, 2022
Paraguay: Óptimos resultados en cultivo de papa en Tacuaras
Productores destacaron el buen rendimiento del cultivo de papa en Ñeembucú, se mostraron optimistas y dijeron que el clima ayudó para obtener buenos resultados. Indicaron que están incursionando en este rubro para poder mejorar la economía de los agricultores.
August 13, 2022
Un nuevo estabilizador de nitrógeno está disponible en Argentina
Esta semana Corteva AgriscienceTM presentó Instinct NXTGEN®, un inhibidor de la nitrificación disponible para los productores de maíz y papa de Argentina.
August 12, 2022
World Potato Congress Abstracts and Presentations held in Dublin now available online
Abstracts and Presentations of the 11th World Potato Congress Inc. Dublin, Ireland are now available online