Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo
The 54th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo presented by the University of Idaho and Spectra Productions will be live and in-person January 19 and 20 in Pocatello,…
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Top 5 Potato Country Posts of 2021
#1 Potato Farm Equipment Retirement Auction #2 Vine Kill Method and Timing University of Idaho Potato Vine Kill research. Application timing – less than 5% natural senescence (95% green leaves…
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Washington/Oregon Potato Conference Opens Registration
The 2022 Washington/Oregon Potato Conference will be held in-person at the Three Rivers Convention Center in Kennewick, Wash. on January 25th-27th. Pre-registration fee for the 2022 show is $10. If…
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Spud Equipment Changes URL
Spud Equipment has changed its web address in an effort to make it easier and quicker to navigate to the site. Online visitors can now find the company at spudequip.com. The…
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Potato Programs Earn Funding
The USDA has awarded grants totaling more than $2.6 million to four potato breeding programs. The Tri-State Potato Research and Breeding Program received $943,332. Michigan State University was awarded $796,725. Another…
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Virtual Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee Meeting On Feb. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced in the Federal Register that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee (FVIAC) will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022. USDA’s Agricultural…
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Infrastructure Bill Throws Bipartisanship a Lifeline
By Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council The infrastructure bill has been signed into law, providing $550 billion in new spending on physical infrastructure over the next five years. It…
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Factors That Cause Sugar Ends in Potatoes
Plant Health Exchange has unlocked another webinar in the Focus on Potato series. Presented by Mike Thornton with University of Idaho, the webinar will help consultants, growers, and other practitioners…
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McDonald’s in Japan Limiting French Fry Sales
Due to a shortage of potatoes, McDonald’s restaurants in Japan are only selling fries in small size servings. Medium and large orders are unavailable from Dec. 24 to Dec. 30….
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GROWMARK Announces 2022 Essay Contest Winners
Megan Clark of Grand Mound, Iowa has been named the national winner of the 2022 GROWMARK essay contest for FFA members. The theme of this year’s contest was “What, in…
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