potatoes
McCain forms new digital technology subsidiary
McCain Foods has launched a new digital technology subsidiary, Presia Ag, aimed at helping growers better evaluate and predict crop yields. Presia ... READ MORE »
OSU researchers to use $2M grant to help prevent sprouting in stored potatoes
Oregon State University researchers will use a $2 million USDA grant to help prevent stored potatoes from sprouting. The research will focus on org... READ MORE »
CFIA announces implementation plans to mitigate PEI risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced its process for implementing plans to mitigate the risk of Prince Edward Island potato wart spreading to... READ MORE »
Renowned molecular biologist to lead trio of sessions at potato conference
Renowned molecular biologist Paul Bethke will lead three breakout sessions during the Michigan Winter Potato Conference, set for Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in Eas... READ MORE »
New cultivars helping to breed sustainable success
When defining sustainability in potato production, it may seem like there are as many interpretations as there are varieties. While the Potato Sust... READ MORE »
NPC working to ensure potatoes’ seat at nutrition policy table
Here are two facts that should be obvious to anyone writing public policy. First: Potatoes are nutritional powerhouses, offering both affordability an... READ MORE »
USDA sets 2024 trade mission schedule, opens RAPP public comment period
USDA trade missions in 2024 will include trips to Korea, Canada and Vietnam. The agency has also opened a public comment period for its new Regional A... READ MORE »
Potato LEAF selects 2024 Leadership Institute class
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has selected the 2024 class of the potato industry’s Leadership Institute... READ MORE »
Washington State Potato Seed Report 2023
A total of 3,320 acres of seed potatoes entered certification during the 2023 growing season. This is a 416-acre decrease from last year. Top varie... READ MORE »
Potato sales from July to September see increase over 2022
Potato sales for the quarter from July to September 2023 increased 9.5% from the same period a year ago, with all categories seeing jumps in dollar sa... READ MORE »
