INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
July 30, 2010
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NO PROGRESS WITH MEXICAN TARIFF

After 15 months, there's been no change in lifting a retaliatory tariff placed on U.S. frozen potato imports. During that time, U.S. potato shipments
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July 29, 2010
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CONAGRA SURVEY: 3 in 4 EAT MORE AT HOME

Findings just released from a recent study conducted by ConAgra Foods reports 75 percent of Americans have been cooking more meals at home during the
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July 28, 2010
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SYNGENTA ACCEPTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

GREENSBORO, N.C.-Continuing its investment in the future of agriculture, Syngenta is sponsoring the inaugural Syngenta Potato Scholarship program. App
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July 27, 2010
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"US POTATO UPDATE" LAUNCHED IN PACIFIC NORTHWEST

In its continuing efforts to reach growers and the potato industry at large with the very latest news and analysis of the global demand building progr
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July 26, 2010
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US POTATOES REMAIN STRONG AT TOP RESTAURANT CHAINS

The USPB's foodservice program has targeted leading quick and full-service chains, including those showing the most sales growth. Most importantly,
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July 23, 2010
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FORT HALL LAND LEASING AVAILABLE 2011

FORT HALL, Idaho--Prime potato farmland is available for lease beginning with the 2011 crop year on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Southeastern I
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July 22, 2010
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WORLD AG EXPO LOOKING FOR NEW TOP 10 PRODUCTS

TULARE, Calif.--World Ag Expo has officially launched its search for the newest and most innovative products for 2011 World Ag Expo. For the sixth yea
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July 21, 2010
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SF SITE FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE SUMMIT

In the face of increasing population, climate change and scarcity of natural resources, the global food and beverage industry must continually tackle
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July 20, 2010
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TERRY BRADSHAW KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT POTATO EXPO

WASHINGTON, D.C.-All-time NFL great Terry Bradshaw will deliver the keynote address at POTATO EXPO 2011 in Las Vegas this coming January. The only NFL
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July 19, 2010
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COOL, WET WEATHER SLOWED PNW GROWTH

SPOKANE, Wash.-Northwest producers faced continued economic uncertainty and cool, wet growing conditions this spring. While dry land grain producers w
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July 16, 2010
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PMN LAUNCHES FOCUS ON POTATO

ST. PAUL, Minn.-The Plant Management Network (PMN), a nonprofit publisher of applied agricultural and horticultural information, announces the launch
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July 15, 2010
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NPC APPLAUDES U.S.-KOREA AGREEMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Potato Council (NPC) applauds President Obama for his commitment to resolving the outstanding issues in the U.S.-Korea F
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July 14, 2010
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USPB 8-WEEK TEST RESULTS IN

The USPB's "Peel Back the Truth" campaign launched online, April 5, with integrated advertising programs on www.AllRecipes.comand www.MyRecipes.com, t
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July 13, 2010
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MASHED IN FOODSERVICE UP 29 PERCENT

Mashed potatoes in foodservice operations are up 29 percent in the past four years. In Q1 2006, the top 350 chain restaurant menus listed 1,749 mashed
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July 12, 2010
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KIMBERLY TWILIGHT TOUR HIGHLIGHTS UI RESEARCH

KIMBERLY, Idaho-The University of Idaho's fourth biennial Twilight Tour on July 21 at the Kimberly Research and Extension Center will focus on agricul
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July 09, 2010
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CA APPROVES SERENADE SOIL

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has approved Serenade Soil from AgraQuest Inc. for use on potatoes, tomatoes and cucurbits. This is
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July 08, 2010
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FRITO-LAY LAUNCHES LOWER SODIUM VARIETIES

PepsiCo's Frito-Lay North America business unit announced the introduction of two new Lightly Salted varieties of chips. Fritos Lightly Salted corn c
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July 07, 2010
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USPB DOMESTIC APPROVES FY 2011 PROGRAM

The USPB Domestic Marketing Committee met in San Francisco, CA, May 20, 2010, for a planning session and to receive highlights on current public relat
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July 06, 2010
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REINKE HELPS BBCC WITH IRRIGATION TECH PROGRAM

Reinke Manufacturing, Inc., announces that Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake, Wash., will now offer a one-year Electrical Mechanized Irrigation
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July 05, 2010
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UI NEWEST PARTNER TO PMN

The University of Idaho, Plant Management New's latest land-grant university partner, is a partner thanks to the Idaho Center for Potato Research and
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July 02, 2010
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LATE BLIGHT CONFIRMED IN WA

Late blight was confirmed in the Columbia Basin June 25 at two locations; south of Kennewick (Horse Heaven Hills) and near Burbank, Wash. There are fe
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July 01, 2010
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US FRESH WINS VIETNAM ACCESS

The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of USDA confirms Vietnam has agreed to the import of US fresh potatoes. In February 2009, the Natio
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