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Omnibus bill increases potato breeding funds
Before leaving Washington, D.C., for a one week recess, the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate passed a $1 trillion omnibus spending bill that funds the government through the end of September. The conference report includes an increase in the ... more
Considerations for developing a fertilizer program
The following should be considered when developing a fertilizer program for potato production. pH pH is an important factor in any fertilizer program and in controlling common scab. As pH increases to near 6.0 plant nutrients also increase an... more
Trader Joe’s Rauch to deliver keynote at United Fresh
Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, will deliver the keynote at the 2017 United Fresh, International Floriculture Expo, and Global Cold Chain Expo Joint Opening General Session on Wednesday, June 14. Rauch’s career with Trader Joe’... more
TOMRA builds world’s largest steam peeler
TOMRA Sorting Food has built and delivered the world’s highest capacity steam peeler, which will be used by a potato processing company. The new Eco steam peeler stands more than eight meters (26 feet) tall. The processing capacity of the steam ... more
Idahoan soup receives 2017 Best New Product Award
Market research firm BrandSpark International has recognized Idahoan Premium Steakhouse Soups as a winner of a 2017 Best New Product Award (BNPA), in its Food and Beverage consumer product category. The BNPAs cover four major consumer product cat... more
Wisconsin well bill moves to governor, potato bills clear Senate
On Tuesday, May 2, with a vote of 62-35, the Wisconsin State Assembly passed Senate Bill 76, the legislation allowing high capacity well owners to repair, replace, reconstruct and transfer ownership of their wells without additional Wisconsin Depart... more
CPAC holds video contest with Colorado schools
The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) held its first Colorado Potatoes Video Contest. Colorado schools were invited to submit 2-minute videos to answer the question: "Why is it important to eat fruits and vegetables?" and to include Col... more
McCain Foods to expand Idaho operation
McCain Foods USA will be expanding its frozen french fry operation in Burley, Idaho. The investment is expected to generate more than 180 new jobs in the area with a larger production facility totaling $200 million, according to the state of Idaho. ... more
United Fresh’s DiSogra announces retirement
After more than a decade at the United Fresh Produce Association and a career that spans 40 years, Lorelei DiSogra, vice president, nutrition and health, will retire at the end of May. During her tenure, she helped shape federal nutrition policies to... more
Idaho to co-sponsor USDA outreach audit training
The USDA in conjunction with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) and the Idaho Grower Shippers Association (IGSA) will offer two 3-hour produce good agricultural practices (GAPs) harmonized food safety standar... more
