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
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
August 24, 2011
Improved diagnostic test for Potato Cyst Nematodes developed by ARS
A US Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientist, Xiaohong Wang - a molecular biologist - has created a new weapon in the war being waged against the potato cyst nematode-a diagnostic test that identifies the type of nematode infesting a grower's field.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 07, 2011
El hallazgo del código genético de la papa permitirá crear más variedades
Los investigadores, agrupados en el Consorcio de la secuenciación del genoma de la patata, han determinado que esta planta, el tercer alimento básico más importante tras el trigo y el arroz, tiene al menos 39.000 genes, casi el doble de los que posee e...From the archive
July 06, 2011
Obesity & Weight Gain: US adults eating more and more often
Over the past 30 years U.S. adults have been eating larger portions and eating more often, according to a new study.From the archive
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June 16, 2011
ConAgra Foods Acquires Brand Trademarks for Marie Callender's
ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) one of North America's leading food makers, today announced the purchase, effective June 9, 2011, of the Marie Callender's® brand trademarks from Marie Callender Pie Shops, Inc.From the archive
June 09, 2011
Pacific Northwest program works to create disease resistant potato varieties
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June 01, 2011
New Focus on Potato webcast: White Mold of Potato, Epidemiology and Management
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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
April 18, 2011
J & J Snack Foods Corp announces planned Acquisition of Frozen Handheld Business from Conagra Foods
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April 06, 2011
Major late blight research project funded by the USDA
Given that world potato production is about 320 million tons per year (20 million tons per year in the United States) and world tomato production is about 120 million tons per year (13 million tons per year in the U.S.), late blight is a major problem worldwide even today.From the archive
March 29, 2011
Seed Potato Performance: to cut or not to cut
Phil Nolte, University of Idaho Extension professor and seed potato specialist, knows that potato growers face a lot of tough decisions when it comes time to plantFrom the archive
February 08, 2011
Idaho: Potato production costs are on the rise
Higher potato prices would probably be cause for celebration in Idaho this year if growers didn't also expect an increase in production costs. The cost of seed, fertilizer and some chemicals declined a bit last year, but growers won't be so lucky this...From the archive
September 21, 2010
Conagra Foods announces 15% dividend increase
Reflecting the company's strong cash flows and commitment to a top-tier dividend payout, the board of directors of ConAgra Foods, Inc., (NYSE: CAG) approved a dividend increaseFrom the archive
June 14, 2010
Conagra Foods acquires American Pie, LLC
ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) announced today that it has agreed to acquire the assets of American Pie, LLC, based in Woodbury, N.Y. American Pie manufactures frozen fruit pies, thaw and serve pies, fruit cobblers and pie crusts under the licensed Ma...From the archive
June 02, 2010
Chlorogenic acid induces death of breast cancer cells
The Texas A&M University published research that breast cancer cells died after treatments with peach and plum extracts. The researchers identified chlorogenic acid and neochlorogenic acid as the components responsible for killing the cancer cells...From the archive