Industry News
May 23, 2018
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted an additional 90-day waiver from the electronic logging device (ELD) rule for agriculture-related transportation. During this time, the…
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Industry News
May 21, 2018
U.S. potato and potato product exports grew 4.58 percent in volume and 4.63 percent in value in 2017 compared to 2016. The 1,763,235 metric tons in total exports sets another…
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Industry News
May 18, 2018
AgWorld Support Systems is inviting golfers and sponsors to hit the links for charity. The fifth annual Ag World Golf Classic is set for June 13 at the Canyon Lakes…
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Industry News, Market Report
May 16, 2018
By Bruce Huffaker, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Recent expansion of North American French fry capacity is designed to facilitate export growth. So far, the expected growth has…
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Industry News
May 15, 2018
How Already Great Potatoes Get Better All The Time! Washivore has a put a page on their website worth checking out. The site has a video from Washington Grown promoting…
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Industry News, Products
May 15, 2018
Two farmers from North Dakota utilized their engineering backgrounds to develop a product to eliminate mud-plugged planter and air seeder wheels in wet conditions and to prevent tire wear in…
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Industry News
May 10, 2018
Helpful Tips for Peru If you are one of the lucky folks going to the 10th World Potato Congress in Cusco, Peru, you will be heading to an extremely high…
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Industry News
May 9, 2018
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the purchase of dehydrated potato flakes from Basic American, Inc., headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The contract is for distribution to the child nutrition and other…
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Industry News
May 7, 2018
By Peter VanderZaag Remembering a passionate potato scientist and a wonderful friend. Dr. Kaiyun Xie, PhD passed away suddenly on May 3, 2018 in China. He leaves behind his wife, Yuqing…
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Industry News
May 2, 2018
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees to fill 56 producer and two importer member seats on the National Potato Promotion Board. USDA will appoint individuals to succeed…
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