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Strong Roots Acquired by McCain Foods

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In 2021 a strategic partnership was formed, with McCain investing $55 million USD in Strong Roots. McCain Foods announced they have increased its investment with Strong...
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Do Field Trials Matter? Only If We Start With The Right...

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There are people who are passionate about their projects, and then there are people who take passion for their projects to a whole different...

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Potato Week 2024: Diners Dig In

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Eye on the Nation: British Columbia

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Tastier and Healthier Fries and Chips Could be on the Horizon

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Do Field Trials Matter? Only If We Start With The Right...

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There are people who are passionate about their projects, and then there are people who take passion for their projects to a whole different...
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To Get Healthy Potato Plants, We Have to Feed the Soil

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Soil is not inert. Given the proper conditions, it is a vibrant ecosystem – full of life. In nature, soil is kept healthy by the...

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Data Driven Harvesting: Finally Available for Potatoes Too

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IN 1849, a man by the name of Pieter Vansteenkiste founded a forge in Roeselare, Belgium, where he and his family manufactured agricultural and...

Keeping Spuds Healthy with a Wide Rotation

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We started focusing on expanding our potato crop rotation about five years ago. We had been attending a lot of agronomy meetings, and at...

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Eye on the Nation: Prince Edward Island

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We have had a busy few months at the PEI Potato Board as we experienced what we like to call ‘meeting season’. We had some...

Potato Sustainability Alliance Releases Annual Report

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The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) released their 2023 North American Potato Sustainability Report. The report outlines sustainability results and insights from the annual on-farm...

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Potato Outlook 2024

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Pests and diseases to watch out for this season. Last year was a challenging year for many Canadian potato growers. Depending on the region, growers...

Stopping Late Blight in Potatoes Naturally

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AAFC researchers have discovered selenium can help stop late blight, paving the way for a new organic friendly prevention method. Late blight can wreak havoc...

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Tastier and Healthier Fries and Chips Could be on the Horizon

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In a significant advancement for the snack food sector, a team of scientists spearheaded by Michigan State University professors Jiming Jiang and David Douches...
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Solynta Rebrands To ‘True Potato Seed’ Company

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Dutch company Solynta announced it will adjust its branding to ‘Solynta – true potato seed’, according to a press release. This rebranding is part...

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