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十二月 06, 2016
Potato White Mold: how it spreads and how it can be managed
The Plant Management Network (PMN) has released a new presentation entitled 'Epidemiology and Management of Potato White Mold' to help growers, consultants and extension agents understand how white mold persists and spreadsFrom the archive

十二月 06, 2016
Key Technology Introduces 'The Definitive Guide to Digital Sorting for Food Processors'
Key Technology introduces their new book, 'The Definitive Guide to Digital Sorting for Food Processors'. This 76-page technical report offers an in-depth look at every relevant aspect of digital sorting systems.From the archive

十一月 29, 2016
McDonald's accepts two new potato varieties for its fries: Blazer Russet and Clearwater Russet
In September, McDonald's approved two relatively new potato varieties for the production of their french Fries. They only allow seven varieties now, four of which were developed by the Tri-State ProgramFrom the archive
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十一月 27, 2016
NMSU researcher helps develop more nutritious potatoes
Can the nutritional value of potatoes be improved? That is the question USDA research geneticist Kathy Haynes has been asking for nearly 30 years. Her quest for the answer has led her to breeding a more nutritious potato, similar to the papa criolla types found in South America.From the archive

十一月 22, 2016
SNAC International Names Elizabeth Avery as New President
Elizabeth Avery was appointed President of SNAC International during the International Board of Directors meeting on September 29. She will begin as President on January 16, 2017 and take over the roll of CEO on July 1, 2017 from outgoing-CEO Tom Dempsey after the six-month transition period.From the archive

十一月 17, 2016
15 Major US Companies Pledge 50 Percent Reduction in Food Loss and Waste
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy announced the inaugural class of the US Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions. These Champions pledge concrete steps to reduce food loss and waste in their operations 50% by 2030.From the archive

十一月 15, 2016
Rastrean la evolución del cultivo de la patata en los Andes precolombinos
Un grupo de investigadores han descubierto a través de restos de almidones las pruebas botánicas que muestran cómo fue la evolución del cultivo de la patata en los Andes en la época precolombina, según un estudio publicado en el número de esta semana de la revista PNAS.From the archive

十一月 14, 2016
Potato Company RPE expands marketing team with Tim Huffcutt
US based potato grower and shipper RPE Inc. has added a new Marketing Director, Tim Huffcutt to its marketing team. Effective October 24, Huffcutt will oversee all marketing strategies for RPE's consumer, trade, local community and internal communication.From the archive

十一月 14, 2016
Red River Valley Potatoes launches New Website
Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has launched a new website, one entirely dedicated to promoting potatoes grown for the fresh market and branded as Red River Valley Potatoes. Fittingly, the new web address is RedRiverValleyPotatoes.com.From the archive

十一月 10, 2016
ConAgra Foods Completes Spin-off of Lamb Weston Business and Becomes Conagra Brands
Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), formerly known as ConAgra Foods, Inc., has completed the previously announced separation of its Lamb Weston business. The company’s name change has also become effective.From the archive







