Eat More Fries
Surprising Findings on French Fry Consumption and Energy Balance White potatoes — especially French fries — are often described in nutrition research literature and dietary guidance statements as having associations…
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World Potato Congress March 29, 2022 Webinar: “Late Blight in Ireland – Taming a Beast”
The World Potato Congress is extremely pleased to present its third 2022 webinar on March 29 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard time (USA/Canada). Presentation OutlineFor potatoes, this is largely focused on preventing late blight caused by Phytophthora…
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Third Field Tests Positive for Potato Wart in PEI
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) this week announced that soil testing in Prince Edward Island has uncovered a third potato field to test positive for potato wart. The two…
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U.S. Potato Exports Remain Strong
From July to December 2021, most U.S. potato and product exports are above the levels for the same period in 2020. However, the figures for December are down, reflecting the…
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9th Annual Ag World Golf Classic
The 9th annual Ag World Golf Classic is set for two days this year: Kennewick, WA | Canyon Lakes Golf Course | June 14, 2022Moses Lake, WA | The Links…
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Vive Reaches 97% Customer Satisfaction
For the second year in a row, Vive Crop Protection has reached 97% customer satisfaction, and over 95% for the fourth year in a row. “This is the fourth annual satisfaction survey,…
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Benefits of Cover Crops Extend to Dry Areas
A new study shows cover crops can improve ecosystem services in water-limited environments Cover crops do far more than cover soils. They provide an array of benefits, such as the ability…
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Mosaic and BioConsortia to Collaborate on New Nitrogen-Fixing Products
The Mosaic Company and BioConsortia, Inc. have entered into a collaboration to develop and launch nitrogen-fixing microbial products for corn, wheat and other major non-legume row crops, including potatoes. Nitrogen…
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NPC Sets Industry’s Policy Priorities
The 2022 National Potato Council (NPC) Executive Committee hosts the NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 28-March 3, which brings the industry together to “Stand Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill.” This…
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Potato Growers Select 2022 National Potato Council Leaders
Washington’s Jared Balcom elected 2022 President On Feb. 28, during the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2022 Washington Summit, Jared Balcom of Pasco, Wash., was elected to serve as NPC’s 2022…
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