Spudmobile stops in La Crosse
By Sam Shilts Wisconsin is known as the dairy state, but you may not know that we also rank 3rd in the nation in potato production.The “Spudmobile” mobile classroom made a…
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Potatoes: Going on the attack
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Potatoes — which boosters describe as “America’s favorite vegetable” — are going on the offensive after years of fighting defensively “We used to say, ‘It’s OK…
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Proposal to end potato production tax comes under scrutiny by unlikely group – potato producers, shippers
By Joe Duggan / World-Herald Bureau LINCOLN — Gov. Pete Ricketts backed away Wednesday from a proposal to repeal Nebraska’s potato tax. The governor’s response came after his bill got…
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Ancient Underwater Potato Garden Uncovered in Canada
This harvest came 3,000 years too late. Hundreds of blackened potatoes were pulled out of the ground at a prehistoric garden in British Columbia, Canada. Dating back to 3,800 years…
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Crews respond to fire at Ucon potato warehouse
By: Alasyn Zimmerman UCON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – UPDATED STORY: Not a good view this morning for the small town of Ucon, Idaho. Smoke and flames consumed what was left of…
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Tis the Season
As the New Year’s holiday approaches many people will be stocking up on their favorite liquors and specialty drinks. This year why not try a vodka made out of potatoes…
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Potato Business Summit to be Streamed Live January 4
The 2017 Potato Business Summit is around the corner! As you finalize your travel plans, please check the event website for agenda and schedule updates. New this year: The…
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Press Talking About Potatoes
Potatoes continue to get a lot of pick up in the press. In the first quarter, we’ve seen publications ranging from NY times to Men’s Health promoting potatoes. So far…
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Potato Growers Support Passage of TPP
Washington, D.C. – The National Potato Council supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and believes that passage is necessary during the final days of the 114th Congress. TPP includes tariff reductions…
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Water potatoes: Digging a tribal tradition
By BRIAN WALKER HEYBURN STATE PARK — Already in a 4-year-old’s paradise — mud — Nikye Carillo spotted a water potato that had been dug up from the southern end…
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