Aug. 8 Meeting to Nominate Idaho Growers
The Idaho Potato Commission is holding a special nomination meeting for the grower seat in District 2A. Since the March 2023 nomination meeting, two of the three original nominees withdrew…
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Basic American Wins Dehy Contract Valued Over $2.3M
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has awarded a solicitation to Basic American, Inc in Walnut Creek, Calif. for the procurement of dehydrated potato products. The contract totals $2,311,525. Stutz Packing…
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Importance of Scouting for Late Blight
by Kasia Duellman, Jeff Miller, Nora Olsen, Mike Thornton, Phill Wharton and James Woodhall It has been several years since we have had an outbreak of late blight in Idaho. …
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Potato Wart Detected on PEI Index Field
The news outlet CBC Canada has reported that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) revealed a new detection of potato wart on Price Edward Island. According to CFIA, the sample was taken…
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Big Idaho® Potato Truck Makes First International Trip Into Canada
After 11 years of exploring America’s highways and byways, the Big Idaho Potato Truck has made its first international trip on its way to Alaska. On Thursday, July 13, this…
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Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Outbreaks In Idaho
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has provided updated information on grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks across Southern Idaho. Grasshopper and Mormon cricket outbreaks have been designated by ISDA in Cassia,…
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Large Bipartisan Majorities Favor Prohibiting Sale of Farmland, Property and Oil Reserves to Affiliates of Foreign Adversaries
Large bipartisan majorities favor proposals that would prohibit the sale of US real estate and oil reserves to entities linked to foreign adversaries, including China and Russia. Three-quarters (73%) support…
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Potato Expo 2024 Sessions: Call For Proposals
The National Potato Council is seeking proposals that showcase new advancements in production agriculture relating to potatoes, uncover on-farm solutions, focus on current trends, or ignite inspiration. Potato Expo is…
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Miller Research Annual Potato Pest Management Field Day on August 23
Miller Research will be holding its annual potato pest management field day on Wednesday,August 23. The event is open to the public and there is no cost to attend, but…
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EPA Plans to Issue Final WOTUS Rule Before Sept. 1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated last week that it would issue a final rule on the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) before Sept. 1. Following…
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