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Biotech potatoes can bring improved performance, quality to global markets
Despite obvious advantages of biotechnology (genetic modifying) offers potatoes, acceptance has been slow in the U.S. and around the globe.
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2020 Spudwoman of the Year Britt Raybould
Britt Raybould broke new ground for the National Potato Council in two ways this year. She became the NPC’s first female president, but the other was even more special to her.
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USDA working to destroy imported flowers linked to Ralstonia
Federal officials are working with greenhouses in 39 states to destroy infected geraniums and prevent an invasive bacterium, which causes potato brown rot, from infecting crops.
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Cultivar Corner: Autumn Rose is an early-maturing red with high yields
The attractive high-yielding Autumn Rose red potato has smooth skin with shallow eyes and shows good resistance to common scab and has a long storability.
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How COVID-19 is backing up potato supply chain, reducing acreage
Nearly 60% of U.S.-grown potatoes go to foodservice. With so many shutdowns, the demand for french fries has fallen off and backed up the supply chain.
News
- Warren Henninger remembered for kindness, generosity
May 29 - PMA event focuses on Farmers to Families, Coronavirus food assistance programs
May 28 - Frozen fry demand showing positive signs
May 28 - Lineage Logistics acquires Henningsen to increase Pacific Northwest footprint
May 28 - USDA announces plans for Section 32 purchases of fresh, dehy potatoes
May 27
Production
Lineage Logistics has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Henningsen Cold Storage Co. Terms were not disclosed.
Industry Profiles
“God, family, and potatoes.” That is how Warren Henninger’s passions are listed in his obit. Henninger, a lifelong member of the potato industry, died May 23.
New Varieties
Despite obvious advantages of biotechnology (genetic modifying) offers potatoes, acceptance has been slow in the U.S. and around the globe.
Upcoming Events
- Michigan Potato Day at the Capitol (Canceled)
Jun 18 • Lansing, Michigan - National Potato Council Summer Meeting
Jun 25 • Virtual Event - Potatoes USA Summer Meeting
Jul 16 • Virtual Event - Potato Association of America Annual Meeting (virtual or canceled)
Jul 19 • Missoula, Montana - Empire Farm Days
Jul 29 • Seneca Falls, New York - Ag World Golf Classic
Aug 11 • Kennewick & Moses Lake, Washington - Idaho Grower Shippers Association 92nd Annual Convention
Sep 2 • Sun Valley, Idaho - Potato Expo 2021
Jan 6 • Grapevine, Texas - World Potato Congress 2021
May 31 • Dublin, Ireland - Agri Expo 2021
Aug 11 • Grand Falls, New Brunswick
