Potato Stocks Released by USDA
Potato stocks in Idaho on February 1, 2020 totaled 73.0 million cwt. Disappearance of the Idaho crop to date was 57.9 million cwt. February 1 potato stocks in Oregon totaled…
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The Potato Podcast 24: Compelling Creations at Potato Expo ’20
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Global French Fry Supplies Tight
By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Major French fry producing countries shipped 6.572 billion pounds of French fries to countries outside of their local trading zones…
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New Organization Dedicated to Sustainability in the Potato Sector
Key players in the U.S. and Canadian potato industries announced at Potato Expo the creation of a new organization dedicated to sustainability in the potato sector, the Potato Sustainability Alliance….
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Webinar: Hybrid Breeding and Hybrid True Potato Seeds
On February 20 at 9 a.m. EST, the World Potato Congress (WPC) will have a second webinar featuring Hein Kruyt, CEO of Solynta. The webinar is titled “What’s All This…
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New ExactRate Liquid Fertilizer Application System
New system is ideal for farmers who apply liquid fertilizer during planting and want accurate nutrient placement. As input costs continue to rise, farmers are looking for ways to enhance…
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World’s Most Versatile Vegetable, Idaho Potatoes, Pairs Up with Football’s Most Versatile Player, Taysom Hill
The famous potato and the famous football player both of whom hail from Idaho, have teamed up to create a four-month long social media campaign that engages fans during the…
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Portable E. coli Detection
New technology pairs with smartphones, laptops to produce results Foodborne illness hits about one in six people in the United States every year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that…
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OxiDate 5.0 Approved in California
BioSafe Systems has announced that OxiDate 5.0, a bactericide/fungicide, has been approved in California. With this approval, BioSafe Systems can now manufacture, deliver and sell the product in California. OxiDate…
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Freezing Temps, Hot Markets
Story by Bill Schaefer & Dave Alexander The blast of arctic air that resulted in three nights of a hard freeze beginning on Oct. 9 was the proverbial…
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