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New GM potato gets U.S. approval

The new gm potato variety, “Innate,” is ready for the deep fryer

By Julienne Isaacs March 9, 2015

A genetically modified potato called “Innate” has recently made headlines in the U.S. The French fry giant J.R. Simplot’s petition for “non-regulated status” for its proprietary biotechnology process called Innate has been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Although McDonalds has stated that it has no current plans to utilize GM potatoes, […] Read more

Crops

Beetle insecticide resistance on the rise

Colorado potato beetle resistance to Group 4  insecticides, neonicotinoids, is spreading west

By Julienne Isaacs February 17, 2015

It should come as no surprise to Prairie potato growers that Colorado Potato Beetle (CPB) insecticide resistance is increasing. The trend of resistance to neonicotinoids (the Group 4 class of insecticides which includes Admire, Actara, Poncho and Calypso) has long been noted in Eastern Canada, and is now spreading west. Ian Scott, a research scientist […] Read more

Features

Manitoba and P.E.I. couples are OYFs

Two farm couples are lauded as Canada’s 2014’s Outstanding Young Farmers

By Lee Hart January 6, 2015

Continuing to expand their seed retail business in Manitoba, and building on the partnership they have with other potato growers in Prince Edward Island, are the priorities of the two farm families who were named Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) for 2014. Myron and Jill Krahn, who operate Krahn Agri Farms Ltd. at Carmen, Man. […] Read more

young woman in a greenhouse of growing vegetables

Crops, Fruit/Vegetables, News

Vegetables straight to consumers, year round

B.C. / Yukon: Outstanding Young Farmer Lydia Ryall gets her organic vegetables  into the hands of her grateful customers 12 months of the year

By Shirley Byers November 24, 2014

Lydia Ryall, the 2014 Outstanding Young Farmer nominee for the B.C./Yukon region grows vegetables and pastures a flock of 100 laying hens on her 10 acre certified organic farm on Westham Island off the B.C. west coast. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a farmer. She kept her eyes on that […] Read more

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Potatoes, Reuters

USDA clears GMO potato with lower cancer risk

By GFM Network News November 8, 2014

CORRECTED, Nov. 10, 2014 — Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Friday approved the first genetically modified potato for commercial planting in the United States in more than a decade, a move likely to draw the ire of groups opposed to artificial manipulation of foods. The so-called Innate potato, developed by the […] Read more

Potatoes, Wheat & Chaff

Minimize potato bruising

Simple adjustments to your harvest equipment helps maintain good quality potatoes

By Susan Ainsworth September 18, 2014

As a potato producer, the first thought on your mind at harvest is probably “Go!” But this year, you might want to modify this idea slightly to “Go gently.” Challenging planting conditions caused above-average levels of seed-piece decay in some growing regions, resulting in uneven plant stands. And that means a challenging harvest, given the […] Read more

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New GM potato gets U.S. approval

Beetle insecticide resistance on the rise

Manitoba and P.E.I. couples are OYFs

Vegetables straight to consumers, year round

USDA clears GMO potato with lower cancer risk

Minimize potato bruising

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