Prince Edward Island
NPC to CFIA: Modernize long-term management plan to prevent PEI potato wart spread
An advisory panel created in the wake of a political firestorm over the Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato wart crisis submitted a report in late Janua... READ MORE »
CFIA commits to modernizing potato wart plan on PEI
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced to the U.S. their intention to “modernize” the Long Term Management Plan that is intended to ... READ MORE »
USDA report on PEI: Extent of potato wart crisis likely larger, current mitigation insufficient
On October 14, USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released a comprehensive report on the current status of the potato wart crisis... READ MORE »
U.S. potato industry responds to USDA’s decision to resume PEI imports
On behalf of the U.S. potato industry, NPC and 11 state organizations wrote to Secretary Vilsack to express disappointment over USDA’s recent de... READ MORE »
Tiny Prince Edward Island a major producer of potatoes
Prince Edward Island (PEI) off the east coast of Canada is home to just 152,000 people, but accounts for 25 percent of Canada’s potato production. ... READ MORE »
Canadian grower W.P. Griffin launches line of flavored microwavable potatoes
There is a new line of flavored mini potatoes available in eastern Canada. W.P. Griffin Inc. has announced the launching of Potato Cuisine Microwavea... READ MORE »
Europatat elects new board
Europatat recently celebrated its 68th Assembly General Meeting (AGM) and elected new board members.The association welcomes re-elected member, Jos Mu... READ MORE »
T-L celebrates 60th anniversary
T-L Irrigation, based in Hastings, Nebraska, is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2015.Company founder LeRoy Thom began the T-L Irrigation at 1103 E... READ MORE »
PEI Potato Board and Cavendish Farms reach agreement
On Tuesday night Prince Edward Island potato farmers who grow for Cavendish Farms approved a new contract with the company. Greg Donald, general mana... READ MORE »
