INDUSTRY DIRECTORY
October 31, 2014
Andy Nelson

Halverson Named Black Gold CEO

Eric Halverson is the new chief executive officer of potato grower-shipper Black Gold Farms.
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October 30, 2014
Potato Harvesting
Christina DiMartino

East Coast Potato Quality Good

“All signs along the East Coast are that harvests went well and will finish early,” says Ken Gad, owner of Cambridge Farms in South Easton, Mass.
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October 28, 2014
Tiffany Sukola

Washington Commission Joins Asia Trade Mission

Members of the Washington State Potato Commission are gearing up to talk potatoes with government officials and industry representatives in various parts of Southeast Asia.
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October 27, 2014
Andy Nelson

Idaho Shippers Bullish on Exports

Idaho grower-shippers are optimistic about export opportunities this year, even with most of Mexico once again closed.
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October 26, 2014
The Associated Press

Simplot Plant Closure Delayed

J.R. Simplot Company is delaying the closure of a southwest Idaho potato processing plant.
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October 26, 2014
Andy Nelson

Display Contest, Hispanic Outreach on IPC Agenda

The Idaho Potato Commission expects another year of big growth in its retail display contest, and also plans more outreach to the Hispanic community.
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October 25, 2014
Herbicide

USDA Announces Measures for Diversified Weed Control

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Oct. 15 announced several steps that the USDA is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems.
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October 24, 2014
United States Potato Board

USPB to Hold Price Elasticity Webinar

Price is an inherently important piece when marketing any product, and potatoes are no exception to that. Fresh potatoes have experienced considerable price fluctuations over recent years and volume has seemed to follow a similar roller coaster.
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October 24, 2014
Irrigation

Senninger Irrigation Introduces IrriExpress: New irrigation system design software is user-friendly and easy to learn

Senninger Irrigation, a global leader in agricultural irrigation manufacturing, introduces IrriExpress, the latest in irrigation design software.
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October 23, 2014

Syngenta Video Series Showcases Technologies

Syngenta has released a new series of Crop Talk videos showcasing growers’ biggest challenges and how the company is committed to providing solutions.
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October 23, 2014

IPC Launches New National TV Commercial

The IPC recently launched its new national television commercial, which again features the now famous farmer searching for his Truck. But this year, his search soars to news heights with the help of a fellow farmer.
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October 22, 2014
Event Calendar, Insecticide

Idaho Association of Plant Protection Annual Meeting

The Idaho Association of Plant Protection will be holding its annual meeting at the Jerome Best Western on Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
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October 20, 2014
Irrigation
Tracy McVeigh

Potatoes Poised to Launch Food Revolution: Dutch team pioneering development of crops fed by sea water

Last week Dr. Arjen de Vos beat 560 competitors from 90 countries to win the prestigious USAid grand challenge award for its salt-tolerant potato.
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October 17, 2014
Insecticide
Amanda Solliday

Florida Scientists Design 3-D Printed Insect Traps

Researchers are now employing 3-D printing technology to build far more complicated contraptions.
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October 17, 2014
Dr. Maureen Storey

Potatoes' Role in WIC Examined

USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) and Food and Nutrition Service are sponsoring a 32-month project at the Institute of Medicine (IOM) to re-examine the WIC food package.
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October 16, 2014
United States Potato Board

U.S. Frozen Gain Greater Retail Presence in Mexico: Two major retail chains introduce U.S. frozen potato products into its Ready-to-Eat section

U.S. frozen potato products have been consolidating their presence in Mexico’s retail chains over the past few years.
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October 14, 2014

APRE: Potatoes an Important Source of Dietary Fiber

New research from the Alliance for Potato Research & Education (APRE) has found that by contributing approximately 7 percent of dietary fiber to the U.S. food supply, white potatoes are an importance source of this nutrient for Americans.
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October 13, 2014
Potato Harvesting, Seed Potatoes

Specialty Potatoes Making Impact at Trials: Teams of university and industry experts comb more than 55,000 varieties

Every fall the Tri-State Potato Research and Breeding Program harvests new types of potato varieties in Oregon, Idaho and Washington.
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October 10, 2014
Potato Harvesting, Potato Storage
David Fairbourn

Controlling Black Leg in Lamoka

Growers of Lamoka have seen a higher than normal incidence of blackleg in their fields this summer. It is not completely clear why the incidence is higher than in previous years; however, it is something every grower should be aware of and manage accordin
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October 10, 2014
Potato Harvesting
Joey Martin

Idaho Harvest Outlook

“World Famous Potatoes.” That's a reputation the Gem State has had for almost 80 years. And it's a reputation that is gaining ground every day. So how does this year’s harvest compare to years past?
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October 09, 2014
Troy Peters

White Paper: Boombacks Reduce Runoff

Dr. Troy Peters has recently completed his research on the efficacy of Boombacks and found that the use of Boombacks can reduce runoff by 24 percent.
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October 09, 2014
Irrigation

WOTUS Comment Period Extended a Second Time

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the public comment period on the Clean Water Act “waters of the U.S.” proposed rule until Nov. 14, 2014.
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October 08, 2014

Colombia to Double Potato Production for McCain

McCain Foods is pleased with the evolution of the Colombian market and with the agricultural efforts made to respond to the consumers' interest in McCain’s frozen potatoes for frying, which are distributed in supermarkets and offered in restaurant chains.
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October 07, 2014
Potato Storage
Vicky Boyd

Webinar Discusses Postharvest Phosphorus

With potato harvest winding down in many regions, growers have changed their focus to postharvest tuber management and storage.
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October 06, 2014
Jim Harger

Stabenow Announces Projects to Support Michigan Growers

Michigan potato growers are among the specialty crop growers who will benefit from 30 projects announced by U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
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October 03, 2014
Potato Harvesting
David Sharp for the Associated Press

Potato Harvest Schools Teens in Hard Work

In the gentle hills of northern Maine, far from the rocky coastline and lighthouses, teenagers trade warm classrooms for cold potato fields every fall, just as they have for generations.
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October 02, 2014
Tad Thompson, The Produce News

Red River Valley Anticipates Good Red Harvest

Beneficial rains over the Red River Valley in late August and early September were setting the stage for good harvest conditions of the region’s red potato crop.
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October 01, 2014
Irrigation

Irrigation Show to Highlight Education, Innovation: Early bird rates available through Oct. 17

The 2014 Irrigation Show & Education Conference, Nov. 17-21 in Phoenix, brings together everything under the sun for irrigation and water management. Discounted early bird registration for the show and classes is available through Friday, Oct. 17.
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October 01, 2014
Kathy Hedberg, The Lewiston Tribune

Russets a Source of Idaho Pride: Giant tubers helped build Idaho

It is next to impossible to find the big Russet Idaho baker potatoes in Idaho grocery stores.
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