AMS Buying Dehy Potatoes
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a solicitation for the procurement of 37,500 cases of dehydrated potato flakes. Offers are due August 26, 2021. SEE FULL SOLICITATION COMMODITY SPECS FOR DEHY…
Read MoreIndustry News
The Need for Nuance in Carbohydrate Recommendations
Carbohydrates have traditionally been the largest source of energy intake for much of the world’s population. However, without a standard definition for carbohydrate quality, some foods that contain carbohydrates are…
Read More
Deere Launches New Gator Honoring Vets
John Deere has introduced the Gator XUV835M Honor Edition Utility Vehicle, designed to pay tribute to military veterans. These Special Edition models feature desert sand exterior panels, military-inspired graphics, and…
Read More
What Do I Do About My Slimy Vines?
By Jeff Miller, Trent Taysom, and Terry Miller, Miller ResearchNora Olsen, University of IdahoWe have received multiple phone calls about how to deal with “slime” in the potato canopy. The…
Read More
WPC Announces The Little Potato Company as Newest Partner
The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announced The Little Potato Company as its newest Silver Sustaining Partner. President & CEO Romain Cools stated, “The World Potato Congress Board of Directors is extremely…
Read More
USDA-NIFA and NSF Invest $220M in Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) and the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a $220 million investment in 11 new NSF-led Artificial Intelligence…
Read More
Vive Crop Protection Adds New Distributor
Vive Crop Protection recently added Helena Agri-Enterprises to its distribution network as part of Vive’s growth strategy throughout the United States.Dan Bihlmeyer, VP Global Sales at Vive Crop Protection says,…
Read More
Want to Drive the Big Idaho Potato Truck?
You probably can’t get the keys to the Big Idaho Potato Truck from the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC), but thanks to a new computer game from the developers of American…
Read More
Retail Potato Sales from April to June 2021
During April – June of 2021, potato sales declined in dollars by 10.5 percent and in volume by 15.5 percent compared to the same time period in 2020. However, when…
Read More
Potato Expo Looking For Potato Talks Speakers
Potato Talks, located on the Potato Expo Stage, is accepting proposals for the Potato Expo 2022 being held January 5-6 in Anaheim, Calif. Potato Talks is a cultivator of ideas…
Read More