Industry News

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) used its first consumer digital ad campaign to reach close to 3 million people. The campaign consisted of five 30-second videos featuring Taysom Hill, a…

U.S. potato exports have faced a great deal of adversity in the current marketing year (July 2020 – June 2021). Demand for frozen potato products declined precipitously in the spring…

The Ag World Golf Classic tournaments are just a month away. The Kennewick date on June 8 is almost full, but there are still a few spots left. Those that…

Added Technology, Transmission Options, and Top-End Horsepower In a press release, John Deere announced some welcome updates to its 2022 model year 5M tractors. The company has added new technology…

By Dale Lathim Over the years, the Potato Growers of Washington (PGW) has had to evolve to keep up with the ever-changing potato industry. One of the areas that I…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of $17.2 million for 37 awards in research and extension experiences for undergraduates. This program is…

Amanda Carson has been promoted to Sales Manager for the eastern region sales team for Nichino America, Inc.   In her new role, Carson will be responsible for the direction and implementation of the…

Potatoes USA and the National Potato Council released this statement about the court’s ruling: On, April 28, 2021, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled by a unanimous vote of five to…

For years it’s been relatively easy to measure pollution from, say, a factory. At a factory, there might be just one pipe of waste to measure. Easy enough. But what…

HydroSide Systems has developed a patent-pending hydroelectric irrigation wheel line mover. The Hydro Mover is a hydro-powered, self-charging, all-electric, remote-operated system. The company bills it as “bringing precision irrigation tech…