Ancient Underwater Potato Garden Uncovered in Canada
This harvest came 3,000 years too late. Hundreds of blackened potatoes were pulled out of the ground at a prehistoric garden in British Columbia, Canada. Dating back to 3,800 years…
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Crews respond to fire at Ucon potato warehouse
By: Alasyn Zimmerman UCON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – UPDATED STORY: Not a good view this morning for the small town of Ucon, Idaho. Smoke and flames consumed what was left of…
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Tis the Season
As the New Year’s holiday approaches many people will be stocking up on their favorite liquors and specialty drinks. This year why not try a vodka made out of potatoes…
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Potato Business Summit to be Streamed Live January 4
The 2017 Potato Business Summit is around the corner! As you finalize your travel plans, please check the event website for agenda and schedule updates. New this year: The…
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December 2006
In December 2006, George W. Bush awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to B.B. King. And NASA revealed photos taken by Mars Global Surveyor suggesting the presence of liquid water…
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Press Talking About Potatoes
Potatoes continue to get a lot of pick up in the press. In the first quarter, we’ve seen publications ranging from NY times to Men’s Health promoting potatoes. So far…
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November 2006
In November 2006, the new James Bond film “Casino Royal” premiered in London. It was the first time that Daniel Craig played the title character. Here in the states, we…
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Search warrants for potato pest ordered at E. Idaho farms
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho A federal judge has approved search warrants to take samples from fields in southeast Idaho after farmers refused to allow federal authorities to check for a microscopic…
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November 2009
In November 2009, the world was limping back from the global economic crisis of 2008. That didn’t stop Taylor Swift from shooting up the charts and winning many accolades from…
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Potato Growers Support Passage of TPP
Washington, D.C. – The National Potato Council supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and believes that passage is necessary during the final days of the 114th Congress. TPP includes tariff reductions…
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