Retail Sales of Potatoes Up in Q1 of MY20
IRI data for the first quarter of the marketing year (July through September 2019) showed success with dollars and volume for total potato sales at retail. Total dollar sales increased…
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The Idaho Potato Commission Appoints Three New Commissioners
During the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) October meeting three new Commissioners were sworn in. Grower, Julie VanOrden of Garth VanOrden Farms in Pingree; processor Paul Sato from McCain Foods, USA,…
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AMS Issues Solicitation for Dehydrated Potato Products
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued Solicitation 2000006485/12-3J14-20-B-0012 for the procurement of Dehydrated Potato Products: View the Solicitation Please note bids are due Thursday, November 07, 2019 by 1:00 p.m. Central Time…
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One Spud and 72 Cubs: The Big Idaho Potato Truck Visits Bear World During Its First Harvest Tour
The Tater Team wrapped up its 2019 Harvest Tour throughout Southeast Idaho with a ‘beary’ special visit to Bear World in Rexburg, ID. The 4-ton spud was invited to drive through the…
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World Potato Congress Presents “Why you should plant certified seed potatoes” by Dr. Nina Zidack
The World Potato Congress (WPC) is extremely pleased to have Dr. Zidack present a webinar via Zoom. The webinar host will be WPC Director, Dr. Nora Olsen (norao@uidaho.edu). PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:…
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Xyler FC fungicide receives EPA registration
Potato growers have a new way to combat pythium and phytophthora with Xyler FC. The US Environmental Protection Agency recently registered Xyler FC fungicide (metalaxyl) and it becomes the fifth…
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Idaho Association of Plant Protection – November 6-7
The Idaho Association of Plant Protection (IAPP) has a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, at Canyon Crest in Twin Falls starting at 1 PM going through 5 PM. The…
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The Potato Podcast 21: Fillers and Binders? No! Potatoes!
Fillers and Binders? No! Potatoes! On this episode, Dave Alexander talks to Mark Celmer, CEO of Botaniline, a company that is removing fillers, binders and chemical additives in processed meat…
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World Potato Congress Inc. Announces New Director
World Potato Congress President, Romain Cools, is pleased to announce Greg Donald has joined its board of directors. Greg Donald has been the General Manager of the PEI Potato Board…
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Mark Varner joins Vive Crop Protection
Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce that Mark Varner of Davison MI has joined the team as Key Account Manager. Varner will be working with distributor head office and…
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