By Joe Duggan / World-Herald Bureau LINCOLN — Gov. Pete Ricketts backed away Wednesday from a proposal to repeal Nebraska’s potato tax. The governor’s response came after his bill got…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of $1.85 million in funding for regional potato breeding research to support the…
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In February 2001, we had Allen and Fred Olberding on the cover of Potato Country magazine. Allen had just been named the new head of the NPC. Allen and Fred…
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IT TURNS out Victoria’s most versatile veg is best served ice cold — and in a cone. Forget mashed, baked or fried — potato ice cream is just one of…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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