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The rise of specialty potatoes
New specialty potato varieties are currently in high demand by restaurants and in an increasing number of large and small retail markets.
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Studies on athletic performance benefits of potatoes underway
Heating then cooling potatoes before eating significantly increases the amount of resistant starch (RS) present, which is a unique carbohydrate.
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Are diploid potatoes in your future?
Diploid potatoes will have benefits that come straight from their DNA. We expect that diploid hybrid potatoes will be able to change with the times quicker.
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Labor-savers, latest technology highlight Idaho Ag Expo
Confronted with labor shortages, potato farmers were relieved to learn of the newest automated innovations to help them operate at peak efficiency.
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LaJoie family creates opportunities predecessors didn’t have through support system
LaJoie Growers is a four-partner farm run by descendants of Gilbert and Normand LaJoie. Their legacies, and their struggles, are front-of-mind in everything the partners do.
News
- Potato plants most at risk of PVY during first three weeks
April 1 - Lamb Weston’s third-quarter results ‘mixed,’ says CEO
April 1 - United Fresh taking its trade show online amid coronavirus concerns
March 31 - National Potato Council shares coronavirus-related updates
March 31 - Agriculture groups, including NPC, seeking coronavirus help from USDA
March 31
Production
University of Idaho researchers conducted tests on Yukon Gold potatoes to determine when potato virus Y (PVY) innoculation did the most damage.
Industry Profiles
LaJoie Growers is a four-partner farm run by descendants of Gilbert and Normand LaJoie. Their legacies, and their struggles, are front-of-mind in everything the partners do.
New Varieties
New specialty potato varieties are currently in high demand by restaurants and in an increasing number of large and small retail markets.
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