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THURSDAY, JAN. 5 | Potato Talks on the Expo Stage
faced several challenges. Was the industry
given enough time to be prepared? What
other treatment options was the market left
with? How did they handle CIPC residues in
storages? What was available to store the
crop? Dr. Frings will examine these topics
and more, including the impact the decision
had on the fresh and processing industries
and the impact on potato quality. He will
also discuss the significant role 1,4SIGHT®
played in the transition and its benefits, and
whether the European Union's decision could
initiate MRL discussions in other parts of the
world. Dr. Frings' position inside the European
market will offer a unique perspective as he
sheds light on a post-CIPC industry.
* Bernhard Frings, PhD, Global Director
of Research, Development & Innovation,
DormFresh
11:10am-11:30am
Potato Production Sustainability:
Getting Better, Still Growing
The potato industry has a great story
to tell about the sustainability of potato
production. In this session, we will review the
improvements in sustainability over time, as
well as share the results available to us from
2022. Participants will gain an understanding
of how various on farm production practices
can impact the overall sustainability scores
for potatoes.
* John Mesko, Executive Director, Potato
Sustainability Alliance
* Natalie Nesburg, Data Specialist, Potato
Sustainability Alliance
2:00pm-2:20pm
Sustainable Potato Production: Every
Step of the Journey
Today, potato growers face a myriad
of challenges to manage their crop from
production to the consumer, with navigating
weather, water supply, storage and export
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restrictions to name a few. Sustainable crop
production requires decisions at every step
of the journey - from planting and cultivation
to processing and storage. The evolution of
BioSolutions have led to more choices for
growers and new ways to meet consumer
demand. Artificial Intelligence for more
accurate data-driven decisions. Creative
innovations in post-harvest technologies
to reduce food waste. These are a few
advancements that are helping producers
improve operational efficiency, crop quality,
and profitability.
Joe Vassios, Food Value Chain Lead
at UPL, and Shawn Kennedy, Marketing
Lead at DECCO, will provide an update
on new innovations that are driving
greater productivity and helping potato
growers meet the challenges for increased
sustainability. This interactive session will
also include a Q-and-A session so growers
can gain practical insights into the issues that
they face.
* Joe Vassios, Food Value Chain Lead, UPL
* Shawn Kennedy, Commercial Lead,
DECCO
2:25pm-2:45pm
Soil Health in Potato Production:
Risks and Strategies to Mitigate
Negative Impacts
Soil health is the new frontier in any
agricultural systems. In recent years we
have heard multiple products, management
strategies, and research focused on soil
health on potatoes. However, it is important
to notice that in potato production soil
health management must be taken carefully
because it is very different than traditional
cropping systems. In this session, we will
evaluate some of the possible negative
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