Recent reviews published in the American Journal of Potato Research are touting the health benefits of spuds. The first article discusses the role of potatoes in helping to combat chronic…
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By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News napmn.com Growers generally base their potato acreage on perceived demand for their product, though that may be altered to some…
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The next UI Ag Talk Tuesday session will be held tomorrow morning at 8:00 at the Rexburg branch of Idaho AgCredit, 1586 N 2nd E, Rexburg. People can attend in-person or…
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Potatoes USA is hosting an International Seed Symposium event on Monday, August 5, 2019 at The Jacquard Hotel in Denver, 8:00am-5:00pm & group dinner. There is a Seed Task Force meeting on the morning of Tuesday, August 6, 8:00–10:30am…
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McCain Foods USA Inc. is making a $300 million investment in its Othello, Washington, potato processing facility. The 170,000-square-foot expansion will add another battered and conventional French fry processing line and…
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On this episode, Dave joins James Baker by phone. They talk about the realities that face tenant farmers and the difficulty in turning a profit with a contract. Sponsored by:…
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By Dale Lathim In the May/June issue of Potato Country, I discussed the historic spring weather that we had in the Columbia Basin and the subsequent late start to…
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Three days after U.S. President Donald Trump removed the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Mexico responded by removing its 20 percent tariff on frozen potatoes…
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Growers and industry are invited to attend the UI Snake River Pest Management Tour at the Aberdeen, Idaho Research & Extension Center on Tuesday June 25th. The tour runs from 8:30 am…
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