Tag: potato
Spring Planting
Temperatures were in the 80s a couple of weeks ago and now there’s rain with temperatures in the upper 40s to mid 50s. So, what effect has this had on the planting of potatoes this spring? Dick Palm went to the Maine Potato Board to find out.
Lack of Potatoes Impact Plant
The McCain potato plant in Grand Falls, New Brunswick will be closing its doors temporarily. The company has already closed one production line a couple of days ago, and will be completely shutdown in less than a month…. Impacting more than 100 workers. News Source 8′s Jenna Callari has the details of why they’re closing- [...]
Potato Board Looking Forward to a New Season
The Maine Potato Board is getting ready for a new season. For the past 26 years, they have been promoting the economic importance of the potato. It’s a staple in our region… And looking back at the difficult and wet season we had last year, board members and farmers are looking forward to a new [...]
