Q1 Retail Potato Sales See Increases Compared to 2019
During the first quarter of Potatoes USA’s Marketing Year 2022 (July – September 2021), potato sales decreased in dollars by 1.1% and in volume by 5.7% compared to the same…
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IPC Appoints New Commissioner, Mark Duncanson
During the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) November meeting, Mark Duncanson, the director of raw material procurement at Basic American Foods, was sworn in to represent the processor sector of the industry….
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Elizabeth Escobar Joins Nichino America
Elizabeth Escobar has joined Nichino America, Inc. as Manager of Strategic Planning and Business Development. In this role, Escobar will support licensing and strategic planning efforts throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. She will…
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Potato Expo Discounted Registration Ends Nov. 5
Potato Expo is happening in-person on January 5-6, 2022 in Anaheim, California. It is a great opportunity to re-connect with friends, customers and colleagues. The early bird rate registration rate…
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How to Win This Storage Season
Story by Ken Young, Director of Product Quality, Agri-Stor Companies Photos by Angie Rader I used to coach a lot of basketball, and I can still remember one of my…
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Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Gremolata
Idaho Potato Commission is always creating new recipes, and this one sounds fantastic. Though we admit to never before hearing of “gremolata,” we can’t wait to give this recipe a…
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New Study Finds Potatoes Not Associated with Elevated Heart Health Risk Factors Among Adolescent Girls
Adolescence is a critical period for the evolution of cardiometabolic risk factors that are largely influenced by diet and lifestyle. Understanding these risk factors is essential to developing effective dietary…
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Online Auction: Gunnels Farms Equipment Ends Nov. 17
Gunnels Farms in Center, Colorado is having an online-only auction featuring potato planters and processing equipment. The auction opens November 10 and closes Wednesday, November 17 at 12 p.m. MT….
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The Potato Podcast 30: Robotic Weeders Don’t Call in Sick
The labor shortage and decreasing pesticides don’t have to spell doom on the farm. In this episode, Paul Mikesell with Carbon Robotics tells Dave about their new robotic laser weeder. See action…
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NPC Supports Proposed Label Changes to Difenoconazole
On October 4, National Potato Council (NPC) offered comments on EPA Dockett: EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0401-0047 regarding the Agency’s proposed interim decision for difenoconazole. In the comments, NPC wrote, “Potato production in the…
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