By Riley Peterson, Nutrition Director, Potatoes USA Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, and consumers’ belief in the nutritional benefits of potatoes is at an all-time high. However, some confusion persists…
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By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington As this winter’s cycle of potato conferences, grower meetings and contract negotiations wound its way across the industry, one theme surfaced again and again:…
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The bi-weekly Ag Talk Tuesday Zoom meeting kicked-off the season on May 5 with an update on Idaho potatoes. Idaho’s potato-growing areas had a weird, record-breaking winter. It was the…
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Farmer sentiment dropped in April as the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index declined six points from March. The percentage of producers who expected good times in the next five…
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University of Idaho Extension is offering a free online program to help increase agriculture literacy among youth. The ePotato curriculum, designed for students in grades 3-6, covers topics such as…
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The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he expects to take up the…
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced the signing of the U.S.–Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Potato industry leaders call this a strong trade win that opens the door…
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By Steve Elfering, Board Chair Emeritus, Potatoes USA As my term as chairman of the Potatoes USA board came to a close this spring, I wanted to take time to…
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Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting…
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May 16, 2026 marks the date for the 49th annual Famous Idaho Potato Marathon in Boise, Idaho. Join the fun with the 5K or 10K distances or push your limits with…
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