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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By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News U.S. and Canadian growers produced 544.81 million cwt of potatoes during 2024. That is 21.91 million cwt, or 3.9 percent, less…
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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 Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is joining the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Finals from March 22nd–27th in Sun Valley, Idaho. Watch the IPC’s social channels for exclusive behind-the-scenes moments…
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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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Ag Talk Tuesdays are virtual sessions about agriculture with University of Idaho professionals and peers to discuss current crop issues and timely topics as the field season progresses. Held the…
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Sponsored by: Jenny Durrin Gentry with PVMI Shaun Lough with Agri Sciences Biologicals Kristof Pieters with Dewulf
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A link at the bottom of this post provides a disease report with information on different cultivar susceptibility to PVY (and the various strains), PMTV (potato mop top virus), powdery…
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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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