An Idaho author, illustrator and publisher has launched a series of children’s books featuring potato characters. Rhonda Newton’s nine potato-themed books follow the adventures of “Masher the Potato,” “Paisley the…
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Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and strategic growth. Dave Rummel has been named Chief Commercial Officer and Jeff Lacrooy has…
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The Agricultural Marketing Service has awarded contracts for solicitation 2000010654, 12-3J14-25-B-0234 for the procurement of bulk potatoes for further processing. Deliveries will start starting October 1, 2025 and run through…
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The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is starting the new year with two new commissioners. Brian Lundquist of Idahoan Foods and Klaren Koompin, a grower in American Falls, Idaho, will each…
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During the National Potato Council (NPC) Washington Summit, the organization’s Board of Directors passed the following resolution to guide the council’s advocacy efforts: WHEREAS, the U.S. potato industry generates over…
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According to the National Potato Council (NPC), the U.S. potato industry exports twenty percent of all domestically-grown potatoes each year in either fresh or processed form and those exports are…
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American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s decision to impose increased tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. “Farmers support the goals of ensuring…
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U.S. farmer sentiment continued its upward trend in February, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 11 points from the previous month to a reading of 152. The boost was…
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The Dyrt, a camping app with all of the public and private campgrounds, RV parks, and free camping locations in the United States, has found that farm camping is increasingly…
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Council installs 2025 Executive Committee during NPC Washington Summit The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2025 roster of Executive Committee leaders this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit….
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