Photos courtesy Washington State Potato Commission   To make the best of a bad situation, the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) set out on the “Road to a Million Pounds.”…

The World Potato Congress is inviting the industry to save the date for the 11th World Potato Congress to take place in Dublin, Ireland, May 31 – June 3, 2021….

The USDA National Organic Program’s (NOP) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) proposed rule will be published soon in the Federal Register. In anticipation of the publication, NOP will hold an informational…

The University of Idaho Research and Extension Center in Aberdeen, Idaho, has found a way to make its annual field day happen during social isolation. Their traditional people-hauling trailers will…

USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking industry comment on Draft Amendment I to the Commodity Specification for Dehydrated Potato Products. Updates include new requirements for potato granules, and clarification…

The National Potato Council, and several other potato organizations, filed comments on the US Dept. of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), arguing the department improperly assessed the price impact on…

A new book titled “Feeding the People: The Politics of the Potato” made its debut on Amazon as an e-book and in print in late June. In the 308-page book,…

As part of the National Potato Council (NPC) 2020 Summer Meeting virtual event on June 25, NPC President Britt Raybould, CEO Kam Quarles, and COO Mike Wenkel will present the…