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Potatoes New Brunswick: 'crop is looking extremely good right now'
September 02, 2014
Potatoes New Brunswick: 'crop is looking extremely good right now'
The potato crop in New Brunswick has recovered from a late start and is 'looking extremely good right now', according to Potatoes New Brunswick executive director Matt Hemphill in an article published in the Bugle-Observer
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NPC Academic Scholarship awarded to Cornell Grad Luis da Silva
September 01, 2014
NPC Academic Scholarship awarded to Cornell Grad Luis da Silva
The National Potato Council (NPC) is pleased to award Washington Luis da Silva, a plant pathology Ph.D. student at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., its 2014-15 Academic Scholarship.
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Market research to track consumer views of Australian potatoes
August 28, 2014
Market research to track consumer views of Australian potatoes
Australian potato growers are set to gain fresh insights into how consumers view their products as part of a new market research project that has started this month.
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August 28, 2014
Andy Jensen leads Potato Association of America
The Potato Association of America’s new president says the organization aims to provide the industry with the best research and information available. Andy Jensen took over as president of the research organization in July.
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Belgian Potato Industry launches industrial potato monitoring platform 'iPot'
August 25, 2014
Belgian Potato Industry launches industrial potato monitoring platform 'iPot'
Belgapom is partnering with research institutions to developed a platform to increase the efficiency of potato production, combining data from drones and satellites.
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Sharing The History Of The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry
August 23, 2014
Sharing The History Of The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry
Prince Edward Island potato growers are proud of the trail blazers and industry builders who have established PEI as a world leader in potato production and expertise.
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Amy Burdett Joins US Potato Board as Marketing Operations Director
August 23, 2014
Amy Burdett Joins US Potato Board as Marketing Operations Director
The United States Potato Board (USPB) is pleased to announce Amy Burdett has joined its staff as Marketing Operations Director in the Denver office.
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Seed potato exports from GB outstrip previous levels once more
August 19, 2014
Seed potato exports from GB outstrip previous levels once more
As Potato Council and the GB seed potato sector prepare for next months’ Potato Europe event in Germany, recent export statistics confirm that GB seed potatoes continue to be in demand around the world, with the 2013/14 figures revealing a new seed exports record from Britain.
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Potatoes South Australia is calling for a national marketing campaign to improve the reputation of the potato
August 10, 2014
Potatoes South Australia is calling for a national marketing campaign to improve the reputation of the potato
Potatoes South Australia chief executive Robbie Davis says potatoes are widely considered fattening, high in bad carbohydrates, inconvenient and boring. She calls for a national image campaign.
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PEI Potato Industry Shocked by McCain Plant closure
August 07, 2014
PEI Potato Industry Shocked by McCain Plant closure
The Prince Edward Island potato industry is reeling today from the announcement that McCain Foods will close its Borden-Carleton French fry facility as of October 31, 2014.
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Make the Perfect Potato Salad with help of the Idaho Potato Commission
August 06, 2014
Make the Perfect Potato Salad with help of the Idaho Potato Commission
With more than 100 potato salads in its rich recipe database, as well as tips from the experts and how-to videos, the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) website is your top resource for this popular summer side dish.
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AUSVEG potato workshop set to lead growers forward
July 31, 2014
AUSVEG potato workshop set to lead growers forward
Crop management and protection practices that help prevent soil-borne diseases in potato crops will be the key focus of a special potato research and development (R&D) workshop to be held in Berrigan, NSW, Australia
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New international collaboration helps protect potatoes against nematodes
July 30, 2014
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US Potato Board partners with World Food Championships
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Maine Potato Board: Maine potato crop looking wonderful
July 28, 2014
Maine Potato Board: Maine potato crop looking wonderful
Officials with the Maine Potato Board said Monday that weeks of heat and sunshine in July have done wonders for this year’s potato growing season.
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July 28, 2014
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David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. announced today the appointment of Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President: SunRISE Potato Ltd, Alliston, Ontario, Canada, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee
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