OH!Tatoes Opens in Idaho
Mart Frozen Foods has opened a $65 million facility in Rupert, Idaho, where it will produce and package frozen, fully baked Idaho potatoes known as OH!Tatoes. Although the product has been…
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USDA Announces Seed Competition Framework
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced multiple actions to deliver on the President’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy to promote fair and competitive markets for American farmers and ranchers,…
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Pass the Ketchup, Please
By Matt Harris, Director of Government Affairs, Washington State Potato Commission As consumers, we rarely think about simple expressions we use every day. For example, as I was enjoying lunch,…
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“Potato Storage: The First 45 Days” Webinar Set for Nov. 4
NAPSO has announced an upcoming webinar titled “Potato Storage: The First 45 Days,” featuring topics specifically tailored for potato growers. This webinar will be a crucial opportunity for those in…
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MSU Researcher Receives Grant to Develop Efficient Irrigation Technology Using Solar Power
A Michigan State University researcher has received a $394,600 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop a solar power-based irrigation technology that improves energy- and…
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Reinke Unveils First Precision Series of Center Pivot Systems
Reinke Manufacturing has unveiled E3™, the first precision series of center pivot systems. The patented irrigation system offers unmatched accuracy and performance, providing tremendous value by ensuring consistent and efficient water…
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North American Growers Reduce Potato Acreage
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News USDA reports that U.S. growers planted 941,000 acres of potatoes in 2024. That is 24,000 fewer acres than they planted a…
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Farmer Sentiment Reaches Lowest Levels Since 2016 as Income Expectations Weaken
By James Mintert and Michael Langemeier, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer recorded its lowest readings since March 2016 in September. Declining income expectations pushed farmer…
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USDA Invests $1.7 Billion to Support Farmers, Deliver Nutrition Assistance, and Bolster Rural Economies
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced an investment of $1.7 billion for purchase of locally and regionally produced foods and domestically produced foods for emergency food assistance. Local…
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WSPC Welcomes New Commissioners, Elects Chair
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) has elected Kraig Knutzen of Burlington, Washington, as the 2024-25 chair. Knutzen has served in various roles with the commission including chair of the…
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