Rain that made fields too muddy for field tours didn’t stop University of Idaho researchers from reporting on their latest herbicide trials during the Snake River Weed Management Tour, held…

The University of Idaho has provided videos for harvest crews to help in bruise and quality management. These 3-minute videos highlight how to run and operate equipment associated with harvest…

In a letter sent to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the National Potato Council (NPC) and several state organizations requested that the federal government increase tariffs on frozen…

Potato Expo 2021 is accepting submissions for Potato Talk sessions. The Potato Expo 2021 is being held January 6-7 in Grapevine, Texas. Expo is seeking submissions for such topics as:…

Taco Bell has dropped potato items from its offerings, reportedly as part of an effort to simplify its menu. This includes Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Cheesy Potato Grillers and Spicy Potato…

The Miller Research Field Day which is normally held this time of year in Rupert, Idaho, is being rescheduled for later this year, likely in November. Miller Research is currently…

The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued a solicitation for the procurement of canned and frozen seasonal vegetables that includes 131,580 cases of canned white potato slices. Bids are due August 28. The specialist…

Potatoes USA is reporting that U.S. potato exports for the July 2019 – June 2020 marketing year (MY20), declined 2.6 percent in value and 2.2 percent for the fresh weight…