Canned white potato slices are included on the latest bid invitation from the Agricultural Marketing Service. Solicitation 2000010049, 12-3J14-24-B-0369 also includes other frozen and canned seasonal vegetables for use in…
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2023 marked the first year of potato growers reporting and using the Sustainable Outcomes in Agriculture (SOA) standard and Cropwise Sustainability app as the on-farm assessment tool for the Potato…
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The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued Solicitation 200010022, 12-3J14-24-B-0343for the procurement of dehydrated potato flakes. The potato flakes will be used in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal…
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Tim Waters, a Washington State University (WSU) regional vegetable specialist, has been inducted into the Mid-Columbia Agriculture Hall of Fame by the Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Hall of Fame members…
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The Department of Agriculture (USDA) purchased round white and russet fresh potatoes for distribution to the National School Lunch Program and other Federal food and nutrition assistance programs for fiscal…
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Potatoes USA has elected Shelley Olsen from Othello, Washington, to serve as chairwoman for the upcoming year. This is Olsen’s seventh year on the Potatoes USA board. Over the last…
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A large 2023 Northwest crop has brought uncontracted potato prices to below break-even levels. Some regions are having difficulties securing potato contracts from processors, leading to fewer expected planted acres…
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Redox Bio-Nutrients has acquired 10 percent of the Axxion Corporation LLC, marking an important step in the companies expanding international presence. Axxion was founded 42 years ago by Mory Ogata, and…
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By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture U.S. farmers’ perspective on the future improved in March helping to push the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer up 3…
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In this video update, the Ag Globetrotter, Dr. Dave Kohl, shares his thoughts about investing in technology and innovation. Key points include: Filter technology considerations with those that best fit…
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