Overcoming negative reputation of dried potatoes biggest goal for Idahoan exec Ellis

“We start with 100% Idaho potatoes from local growers, and then we wash, peel, boil and mash them like you would at home.” — Ryan Ellis, Idahoan Foods

Pacific Northwest potato yield rates, production expected to dip for 2019

The USDA-National Agricultural Statistics Service has begun releasing 2019 estimates for major potato-producing states in the Northern U.S.

Cultivar Corner: La Belle Russet similar to Burbank, Norkotah with some notable exceptions

Northwest Potato Variety Development’s La Belle has similar traits as Burbank and Norkotah when it comes to most diseases, with moptop virus being an exception.

Kelly Turner, new head of Michigan potato commission, already has a mindset for farming

Kelly Turner grew up on a farm, although her dad wanted her to look elsewhere for a career. She said the mix of math, science and hard work is perfect for her, though.

Minimizing early weight loss key in limiting potato pressure bruise

Pressure bruise is a major defect and source of economic losses in potatoes for all market classes. [caption id="attachment_12835" align="alignright" width="300"] Symptoms of pressure flattening:...