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#Potatobreedingprogram #NortheastFlorida #sustainablefarming #marker-assistedselection #geneticmodification #pestresistance #diseaseresistance Northeast Florida has recently initiated a new potato breeding program to enhance the quality, yield, and sustainability of potato farming. The program aims to develop ...

Potato is an important crop in the United States, with a value of $4.02 billion (USDA-NASS 2018). Florida produces one-third of the winter/spring crop in the nation and is ranked the 7th ...

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced last week it is awarding $25 million in grants designed to help partners implement and evaluate innovative conservation practices that have demonstrated benefits on farmland. ...

Pragati Dahal, a graduate student from Nepal, is undertaking a master’s thesis in applied economics under the guidance of Chris McIntosh, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology (AERS). ...

Markon First Crop (MFC) has issued a crucial update for potato growers and suppliers, detailing the availability and quality of potatoes for the summer of 2024. Notably, Idaho Norkotah stocks are expected ...

The article examines the current state and challenges of the potato industry, focusing on the supply and pricing disparities between Russet and colored potatoes, evolving marketing strategies, and the need for specialization ...

Learn about the advocacy efforts of young farmers urging Congress to pass a new Farm Bill to support agricultural sustainability and the next generation of farmers.

Explore the impassioned calls for the passage of a modernized Farm Bill, as young farmers and ranchers advocate for critical support to ensure the future viability and sustainability of American agriculture. Delve ...

In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed the appointment of 32 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors. The appointees, comprising 30 producer members and two importers, will ...

A new scientific review suggests that eating potatoes may be good for your heart. The review, published online this week in the Annals of Medicine, says that not only do potatoes provide ...

Dreams do come true—just ask Danny and Shelly Jameson who started Saratoga Chips out of a back room in their house just four years ago and have just sold it to investors ...

Earlier in April, the area in the United States in moderate drought or worse fell below 50 percent for the first time since June 19, 2012, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. ...

Insights from the Field: Assessing Potato Market Dynamics and Pricing Trends As headlines stir speculation about a potato shortage, industry insiders offer a nuanced perspective. According to Ken Gad of Cambridge Farms ...

#PotatoBreeding #ClimateResilience #DNAScience #AgriculturalInnovation #MainePotatoes #SustainableFarming In the heart of Maine's changing climate, the University of Maine's potato breeding program, now spearheaded by Mario Andrade, is embracing DNA science to ensure the ...

#packaging #vegetables #foodwaste #plasticwaste #transportation #storage #environmentalimpact Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, has expressed concerns over the European Commission's proposal to ban packaging for vegetables under 1.5kg. The proposal aims to ...

Brown spot, caused by the fungus Alternaria alternata, is a common plant disease that affects crops such as citrus, apple, and pear. This article aims to provide insight into the nature and ...

Potatoes are the most widely grown and consumed vegetable in the United States. Potatoes’ popularity is a result of their versatility and affordability, as well as being a tasty and nutrient-dense food ...

New potato varieties bred by the Texas A&M Potato Breeding Program could enter the french fry market before long, said Isabel Vales, Ph.D., Texas A&M AgriLife potato breeder in the Department of ...

Potatoes can suffer from heat stress when temperatures rise. Heat stress severity depends on 1) how hot it gets, 2) the rate of temperature increase, 3) duration of extreme temperatures, and 4) ...

ARS scientists released two new varieties of potatoes – ‘Clearwater Russet’ and ‘Blazer Russet’ – that will be used by McDonald’s for French fries. The company has a high criterion for its spuds, ...

Processing contracts on Prince Edward Island have been settled with growers receiving a little more than 20 per cent increase, the April 21 issue of the North American Potato Market News (NAPM) says. Fry ...

Demand for potatoes is high, while supply remains low. That could be good news for Florida producers hoping to take advantage this spring, said John Toaspern, chief marketing officer for Potatoes USA. “(Florida’s) ...

SEED, representative in Spain of the producer EUROPLANT, presents a catalog of sustainable potato varieties, adapted to current needs. There are 17 varieties that require a smaller contribution of inputs to carry ...

Maine potato growers have dealt with storage and shipping difficulties having pulled a record harvest from the ground, but the bumper crop also means more spuds are going to markets across the ...

Europlant presents potato varieties with high nutrient efficiency. The high-yielding and high-quality special varieties for low input production protect the environment and save costs. The rising energy prices of recent months are ...