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Penobscot McCrum Potato Factory Won't Be Rebuilt After Fire, Company Shifts Focus to Washburn Facility
三月 27, 2023
The Penobscot McCrum potato factory in Belfast will not be rebuilt after a massive fire destroyed the facility one year ago.
University of Maine researchers are testing lobster shells to thwart potato soil pathogens
十二月 22, 2022
Scientists at the University of Maine are evaluating if lobster shells can cultivate beneficial microbial communities that ward off soil borne potato pathogens.
Maine’s foremost potato expert is bringing his expertise around the world
八月 06, 2022
Maine — Potato farmers depend on Steve Johnson. At least they did for 34 years. Now Johnson, who retired on June 30, is taking his expertise to other parts of the world.
Gregory Porter awarded Honorary Life Membership by the Potato Association of America
七月 15, 2022
Gregory Porter, professor of agronomy in the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture, will receive an Honorary Life Membership from the Potato Association of America (PAA) at the organization’s annual meeting in July 2022.
McCain Foods building Aroostook Solar Projects to power Major Potato Processing Plant
七月 15, 2022
Potato processor McCain Foods is building five solar facilities in Maine, that it says will help power the production of french fries in Easton, one of its largest plants.
Winslow family of Mapleton receives the 2022 Maine Potato Industry Industry Recognition Award
六月 26, 2022
The Maine Potato Board has selected the Victor and Gloria Winslow family of Mapleton for the 2022 Maine Potato Industry Recognition Award. This year’s recognition is awarded under a new, broader category for individuals
Trucking shortage hinders sale of record Aroostook County potato harvest
十一月 16, 2021
Aroostook County (Maine, US) may have pulled a record potato harvest out of the ground this year, but transportation slowdowns and a driver shortage are making it difficult to get the crop to market.
It's shaping up to be a banner year for Aroostook County (Maine) potatoes
十月 19, 2021
Don Flannery, president of the Maine Potato Board, is not calling it a record year — yet. But with over 80 percent of this season’s potatoes out of the ground, the longtime industry expert said yields are shaping up to be above average.
Aroostook County potato experts expect high quality crop in 2021
九月 14, 2021
Aroostook County agricultural growers are predicting a higher quantity and quality of potato crop than was produced in 2020, due to the less severe weather this summer.
New University of Maine research hub to focus on Potato Virus Y
八月 22, 2021
Greater understanding of the biology of one of the most destructive plant viruses to potato crops will be the focus of a research hub at the University of Maine.
Maine Potato chip company 'Vintage Maine Kitchen' finds a new home in Pownal
一月 24, 2021
A new potato chip manufacturing facility promises to bring changes to small, rural Pownal.
Maine French Fry manufacturer McCrum: 'Kiremko and Idaho Steel are our partners.'
十二月 22, 2020
McCrum: 'This project with Kiremko and Idaho Steel was a big project for our family. Trust with Kiremko and Idaho Steel has grown from day one. Our family considers them as partners now.'
