News on Potato Stats, Trade, Prices from the Americas

Productores colombianos de papa buscarán mercados en las islas del Caribe, dice gerente general de Fedepapa
August 11, 2014
Productores colombianos de papa buscarán mercados en las islas del Caribe, dice gerente general de Fedepapa
Los productores colombianos de papa buscarán exportar a los países del Caribe para compensar la pérdida del mercado venezolano, que era su principal cliente en el exterior, informó hoy el gremio de productores.
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Mexico suspends potato imports from the United States
July 28, 2014
Mexico suspends potato imports from the United States
The National Confederation of Potato Producers (CONPAPA) said in a statement that the judge José Francisco Pérez Mier had decided to definitively suspend the imports of potatoes, which were affecting Mexican crops and land.
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Red Potatoes
July 17, 2014
El cultivo de la papa [en Chile] y sus cambios a través de los años
El cultivo de la papa ha mostrado interesantes cambios en los últimos años, que han traído como consecuencia rendimientos mayores que los de hace una década. La superficie ha disminuido, pasando de más de 60 mil hectáreas a menos de 50 mil en las últimas dos temporadas (Artículo escrito por Cesar Pardo y publicado en la web del Consorcio Papa Chile).
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All of Mexico now open for US Potatoes
July 14, 2014
26 Kilometer Zone Re-opened to U.S. Potatoes; Rest of Mexico Still Closed
U.S. shippers can resume exports of potatoes to Mexico starting July 7, but only to the 26-kilometer (about 16 miles) zone along the border previously allowed before exports to the entire country were approved this spring - only to be rescinded less than a month later.
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Paperos e instituciones agrícolas de Costa Rica forman consorcio de innovación
July 10, 2014
Paperos e instituciones agrícolas de Costa Rica forman consorcio de innovación
Sus principales objetivos serán impulsar la asociatividad en la cadena de la papa, mejorar la oferta y aumentar el valor agregado del producto.
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Idaho potato prices down more than 40%
July 09, 2014
Idaho potato prices down more than 40%
In the first week of June, an Idaho potato grower could expect to receive between $7.75 and $8.25 for 100 pounds of potatoes, depending on quality, according to data. In the first week of July, prices had fallen to between $4.25 and $4.75.
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Prohíben entrada de papa fresca de Estados Unidos a México
June 18, 2014
Prohíben entrada de papa fresca de Estados Unidos a México
Con el objetivo de evitar daños al medio ambiente, un juzgado federal en Sinaloa prohibió el ingreso de papas frescas procedentes de los Estados Unidos a territorio nacional.
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Mexico said to block US potato imports
June 09, 2014
Mexico said to block US potato imports
Mexican authorities have closed the country’s borders to U.S. potato imports citing phytosanitary issues as the reason for the ban, reports freshfruitportal.com.
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Cómo influyó el uso del celular en la comercialización de papa de tres comunidades bolivianas
June 03, 2014
Cómo influyó el uso del celular en la comercialización de papa de tres comunidades bolivianas
Conocer cómo ha influido el teléfono móvil en las actividades de producción y comercialización de papa de tres comunidades bolivianas, fue uno de los objetivos del trabajo de Investigación que realizó Andrea Alemán Andrade para optar el título de Licenciatura en Sociología de la Universidad Mayor de San Simón de Cochabamba.
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El mercado de la papa en Chile: Proyecciones y escenarios
May 29, 2014
El mercado de la papa en Chile: Proyecciones y escenarios
Artículo con información actualizada sobre producción y precios de la papa. Algunas proyecciones se incluyen al final.
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Canadian and American potato growers benefit from new testing requirements for potato cyst nematode (PCN)
May 21, 2014
Canadian and American potato growers benefit from new testing requirements for potato cyst nematode (PCN)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have adopted revised guidelines to manage potato cyst nematode (PCN) that will support potato growers, help facilitate international trade, and maintain protection against the pest.
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México abre su mercado a la importación de papa
May 20, 2014
México abre su mercado a la importación de papa
A partir de esta semana, México permite la importación de papa si los países proveedores cumplen con los requisitos fitosanitarios, según un acuerdo publicado por la Secretaría de Agricultura en el Diario Oficial.
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All of Mexico now open for US Potatoes
May 19, 2014
All of Mexico now open for US Potatoes
The National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) are pleased that effective today, May 19, 2014, the Mexican government has implemented its final rule to allow U.S. fresh potatoes to enter all of Mexico.
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Cavendish Farms Jamestown reduces potato imports from Manitoba
May 11, 2014
Cavendish Farms Jamestown reduces potato imports from Manitoba
Potato Processor Cavendish Farms of Jamestown, North Dakota, United States, has reduced its contracts with Manitoba growers (Canada) to 305,000 hundredweight for 2014
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Manitoba potato growers still in talks with Simplot
May 11, 2014
Manitoba potato growers still in talks with Simplot
Keystone Potato Producers Association based in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, has yet to complete negotiations with Simplot Canada II over a contract for 2014 production.
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Maine potato growers take hit on price in new contract
May 08, 2014
Maine potato growers take hit on price in new contract
Farmers in Aroostook, Maine brace for a tough year as processors pay less and reduce orders by as much as 20 percent.
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Realizan censo del cultivo de papa en Ecuador
April 21, 2014
Realizan censo del cultivo de papa en Ecuador
El número de hectáreas cultivadas, el nombre del propietario y la variedad del tubérculo son algunos de los datos que recogerán en Carchi, una provincia dónde hay sembradas más de ocho mil hectáreas en papa.
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United States Potato outlook isn't good
March 25, 2014
United States Potato outlook isn't good
There are two likely scenarios facing U.S. potato growers in the 2014-15 season, and neither of them is sunny, according to Jerry Wright, president and chief executive officer of the United Potato Growers of America, Salt Lake City.
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