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Co-founder of McCain Foods Ltd. dies
Wallace McCain, who co-founded an international food empire based on the frozen French fry, died on Saturday. He was 81. For more information press he... READ MORE »
Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon growers continue Federal program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Irish potato growers in Idaho and Malheur County, Ore., voted to continue their federal marketing ... READ MORE »
American Heart Association certifies fresh Idaho® Potatoes as Heart-Healthy food
When it comes to heart-healthy produce, consumers can put a check next to Idaho® potatoes on their shopping list. The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC... READ MORE »
Global food initiative launched
A press conference by eight foundations launching AGree, a new initiative designed to transform and impact food and agriculture policies on global sc... READ MORE »
Valent fungicide registered for potato use
Valent U.S.A. Corporation announced that Presidio fungicide has been registered by the Environmental Protection Agency for use on potatoes for pink ro... READ MORE »
Washington Commissioner election results
Washington State Agriculture Director Dan Newhouse has officially notified three growers of their successful bids to serve on the Washington State Pot... READ MORE »
CNH announces expanded alliance with Trimble
CNH, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment businesses announced on April 21 that it has entered into an alliance with Trimble, ma... READ MORE »
Focus groups confirm Idaho’s potato preeminence
EAGLE, Idaho -- A series of focus groups around the nation has confirmed to the Idaho Potato Commission that consumers have an extremely positive perc... READ MORE »
Late blight information update in Michigan
Willie Kirk, Michigan State University extension, Department of plant pathology has these recommendations for late blight management. To read his arti... READ MORE »
Late Blight alert in Wisconsin
A low level of the late blight pathogen, Phytophthora infestans, has been detected in seed grown in Langlade County, WI. The alert was issued on April... READ MORE »
