Growers hear state of the potato industry

Title

Abstract

Editorial [feature column] Walker's topics in this issue : Jerry Wright, president and CEO of United Potato Growers of America told attendees at a recent industry seminar that North Americans have reached a "calorie ceiling" and that potato consumption is unlikely to increase in the future; Wright also claims that European growers are becoming more aggressive in their marketing and taking business away from North American supplies; Scientist Christine Noronha indicates there is no immediate prospects for improvements in wireworm control; Triple S Farms are noted as recent winners of the Gilbert R. Clements Award for Excellence in Environmental Farm Planning;

Date

2014-02-05

Issue

48

Title	Growers hear state of the potato industry
Authors	A. Walker
Abstract	Editorial [feature column] Walker's topics in this issue : Jerry Wright, president and CEO of United Potato Growers of America told attendees at a recent industry seminar that North Americans have reached a "calorie ceiling" and that potato consumption is unlikely to increase in the future; Wright also claims that European growers are becoming more aggressive in their marketing and taking business away from North American supplies; Scientist Christine Noronha indicates there is no immediate prospects for improvements in wireworm control; Triple S Farms are noted as recent winners of the Gilbert R. Clements Award for Excellence in Environmental Farm Planning;
Journal	Island farmer
Date	2014-02-05
Volume	40
Issue	48
ISSN	0823-7735