Oregon Potato Commission
New Oregon Potato Commission head Gary Roth no stranger to state agriculture scene
Gary Roth may be new to the Oregon Potato Commission, but he’s no stranger to the state’s agricultural scene. Roth, who recently succeeded longtim... READ MORE »
Oregon Potato Commission has new executive director in Gary Roth
For the first time since 2005, the Oregon Potato Commission has a new leader. Gary Roth officially took over as the OPC’s executive director ... READ MORE »
Oregon Potato Commission CEO Bill Brewer to retire this summer
The longstanding CEO of the Oregon Potato Commission, Bill Brewer, is set to retire this summer. The Capital Press reported Brewer, 68 — one of ... READ MORE »
Psyllids found in Pacific Northwest
Potato psyllids have been found in Idaho, Oregon and Washington this spring. This is the earliest date for psyllids to be reported in the Pacific Nort... READ MORE »
eSpudman Clarification
In the March eSpudman Market Report it was incorrectly reported that Prince Edward Island growers were negotiating for a four-year contract with McCai... READ MORE »
Klamath Basin growers create new endowment
Klamath Basin potato growers George Rajnus, Dan Chin and Lon Baley, with Bill Brewer, president and CEO of the Oregon Potato Commission (OPC), present... READ MORE »
OPC presents awards
The Oregon Potato Commission (OPC) presented the 2012 Oregon Potatoes, Goodness Unearthed Gold Medal Awards during the 2013 Washington-Oregon Potato ... READ MORE »
OSU appoints new plant breeder
Oregon State University has appointed Sagar Sathuvalli to lead the OSU potato breeding program. Sathuvalli's appointment started December, 2012. He ... READ MORE »
Oregon potato industry contributes to endowment
The Oregon Potato Commission (OPC) presented a $168,000 check to the Oregon State University (OSU) Foundation to fund an endowment to support a perpe... READ MORE »
Jensen to manage grants and research for three states
Andy Jensen, Ph.D., director of research for the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC), has been appointed the Pacific Northwest regional research... READ MORE »
