News on The Potato Supply Chain from the United States

'Areaal aardappelen in de wereld zal in 2040 circa 40% groter zijn'
January 15, 2012
'Areaal aardappelen in de wereld zal in 2040 circa 40% groter zijn'
De aardappel zal binnen enkele decennia tarwe als tweede akkerbouwgewas in de wereld verdringen. Dat is de overtuiging van onderzoeker Anton Haverkort van Plant Research International van Wageningen UR.
January 09, 2012
Nuevo sitio web dedicado al manejo del virus Y de la papa (PVY) en la producción de semilla
El Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), en colaboración con tres universidades más, ha lanzado recientemente un sitio web para difundir información relacionada con el virus Y (PVY) de la papa. Este sitio s...
January 09, 2012
New website provide information on Potato Virus Y
The USDA, in cooperation with three major universities, recently launched a web site to disseminate information related to Potato Virus Y. This information will prove useful to all groups of people who need information about PVY, from potato growers, to scientists, to people working within the potato industry, to consumers of potatoes and potato products.
January 09, 2012
Minnesota spud grower recognized for industry leadership in 2011
A Minnesota seed potato grower and immediate past president of the National Potato Council was recognized Saturday for his strong leadership during 2011
January 06, 2012
USPB's smartphone app caters to growers
Technology was evident in virtually every booth at the Potato Expo 2012, and the U.S. Potato Board’s booth was no exception.
January 06, 2012
United Potato’s bright start shines less brightly
A late December report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has added another perspective on the current drama surrounding the Salt Lake City-based United Potato Growers of America.
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January 05, 2012
Potato Expo 2012 the largest gathering of the potato industry in North America
This week, nearly 1,500 attendees from a dozen countries have traveled to Orlando, Florida, to share the latest in agriculture information and innovations. But this event is more than just numbers;it's about the bottom line. POTATO EXPO offers attend...
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December 21, 2011
Zebra chip nearly destroys US potato business
Zebra chip disease nearly destroyed a large USA potato growing business, its owner and chief executive told the Cambridge University Potato Growers Research Association conference earlier this month.
December 21, 2011
US Potato Board conducts cut-seed trials overseas
This was the first year the U.S. Potato Board conducted cut-seed potato trials overseas.
December 20, 2011
US fall potato production up 6 percent
Despite below-average yields in many States, a 7-percent increase in harvested area boosted U.S. production of fall potatoes to an estimated 387.4 million hundredweight (cwt), 6 percent above last year’s crop.
Steam bag lets consumers give potatoes a 'home-made' taste
December 20, 2011
Steam bag lets consumers give potatoes a 'home-made' taste
M&Q Packaging Corporation working closely with customer Agrow Fresh Produce Company of Chicago, IL has provided its MQ36 dual-ovenable steam bag as a key component in Agrow Fresh’s “Simply Season & Steam” fresh petite red potatoes.
December 16, 2011
Idaho potato industry eyes Mexico, Brazil
Potato industry representatives who met with top-level officials of major food companies during Idaho's trade mission to Mexico and Brazil believe the meetings will translate into more sales of frozen spud products in Mexico.
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December 15, 2011
Idaho Potato Commission Gears Up for Inaugural Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl on December 17th
When the Utah State Aggies and the University of Ohio Bobcats go head to head in the inaugural Famous Idaho® Potato Bowl, there will be no question that the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is sponsoring the "spudtacular"showdown.
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December 14, 2011
National Fry Processor Trials identify lower acrylamide clones
The first acrylamide test results have become available from the Washington and Idaho National Fry Processor Trials (NFPT).
December 14, 2011
United Potato not protected from charges of illegal supply reduction
The Capper-Volstead Act does not protect United Potato Growers of America from charges it illegally reduced the supply of potatoes in order to raise prices.
December 14, 2011
New McDonald's ad touts quality ingredients
McDonald’s Corp. previewed a new ad campaign Wednesday on Twitter, sharing a 15-second commercial that showcases the brand’s ingredients and recognizes the farmers and ranchers in its supply chain.
December 12, 2011
Researcher warns potato growers against overusing pesticides
An independent researcher in a presentation at a meeting in Oregon, Nov. 30 challenged potato growers to stop relying on neonicotinoid and pyrethroid insecticides.
Industry officials in the US tout benefits of colorful spuds
December 12, 2011
Industry officials in the US tout benefits of colorful spuds
Potato industry officials are touting the health benefits of three colorful new varieties developed by the Tri-State Potato Research and Breeding Program in the US.

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