Industry News

Carleton Farms in Merrill, Oregon is having a public auction on Wednesday, May 23rd at 10 a.m. The auction is live or online and has no minimums or reserves. Hosted by…

ADVERTISEMENT One of the most common diseases growers face, Rhizoctonia can impact potato seedlings, roots and stolons. Depending on when the disease causes stress, various effects can result. For example,…

The USDA announced that it will reestablish the charter for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) and seeks nominations to fill all 25 positions on the FVIAC. FVIAC was…

7-Eleven Adds Potato Tots Convenience store chain 7-Eleven has added tots to its selection of hot snacks. The new 7 Eleven Tots can be customized with toppings from the condiment…

Double M Ag and Irrigation opened a new store in Blackfoot, Idaho, on Feb. 1, adding to its stores in American Falls and Aberdeen. Double M ships equipment, irrigation and…

Due to the success of previous Potato Virus Detection Training Workshop at Othello WA in 2016, OSU is hosting another set of workshops in 2018 at three locations: Othello WA,…

More than 150 potato growers extended their stay in Orlando, Florida, following Potato Expo 2018 to attend the National Potato Council (NPC) annual meeting, held Jan. 12-13. NPC committees met…

Offering “anything irrigation,” Agri-Lines Irrigation Inc. opened their new store in Nampa, Idaho, on March 14th. The store will provide parts, sales and service for pivots, wheel lines, drip, pumping systems…

PULLMAN – Three WSU researchers recently received a grant to figure out how phosphorylase, an enzyme that plants and animals both have, works with photosynthesis. The team received a $500,000 USDA…

Potatoes USA swore in 15 new members during its Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado the week of March 12th. Each member is elected to serve a three-year term. They can…