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U.S. potato exports set new record
The U.S. Potato Board reports that total U.S. potato and product exports for FY 13, (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013) increased 4 percent in value... READ MORE »
Triou leaving USPB
Kathleen Triou, vice president of domestic marketing for the United States Potato Board (USPB), announced her resignation, effective July 1, to becom... READ MORE »
2014 USPB nominations open
Nominations are now open for new members of the United States Potato Board (USPB) for the 2014-2017 term. Sixty-three members will be elected or re-e... READ MORE »
Seed potato harmonization program announced
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the start of a State National Harmonization Program for seed potatoes. The pr... READ MORE »
Taiwan OKs Colorado potatoes
The Council of Agriculture in Taiwan has granted approval for the state of Colorado to ship fresh potatoes to Taiwan beginning April 1. Colorado join... READ MORE »
USPB news: Davis elected chairman
Rob Davis, of Connell, Wash., was elected the 2013 U.S. Potato Board (USPB) chairman during the USPB annual meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorad... READ MORE »
O’Connor leaving USPB
Tim O'Connor, president and CEO of the United States Potato Board (USPB), will be leaving the organization to lead Avocados from Mexico (AFM). AFM is... READ MORE »
2013 PILI visits Idaho and Washington, D.C.
It wasn't quite as intense as a boot camp but participants in the 2013 Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) spent seven days immersed in every... READ MORE »
USPB to hold online seed auction
The United States Potato Board (USPB) will conduct an online USPB chip committee seed auction. Seed lots and varieties developed and produced throug... READ MORE »
NPC industry awards
The National Potato Council honored a number of individuals during the 2013 Potato Expo in Las Vegas.
Jim Carlson of Culver, Ore., was presente... READ MORE »
