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New USPB Chairman Sees Potato Market Turning Around
U.S. Potato Board (USPB) Chairman Ray Meiggs knows that it's going to take a lot of work to help return the country's potato industry back to where it... more »
U.S. Cooperative Brings Potato Growers Together
Only four weeks after its formation, United Potato Growers of America had already completed its first program: the acreage bid buy-out program, which ... more »
Northwest Potato Growers Expect Dry Season
This year's irrigation outlook for Northwest potato growers is dry, just like it's been the past few years.Idaho is in the seventh year of a drought c... more »
Potato-head Proud
The U.S. Potato Board announced at its annual meeting in March that it is partnering with Hasbro to bring Mr. Potato Head (the original Spud Man, born... more »
Learning from Grandpa
I've always known my grandfather was a special man. In his life, he taught many people many things about what it takes to be a good, hard-working and ... more »
Oregon Grower Rallies to Survive Loss of Big Account
Sherwood, Ore., potato grower/packer/shipper Jay Hoffman, who loves baseball and even has a regulation diamond on his farm, is not going to let the lo... more »
NPC, USPB Heads Discuss Issues Facing U.S. Potato Industry
The National Potato Council (NPC) and U.S. Potato Board (USPB) are the potato industry's national voices. Both stand side by side as different but equ... more »
Health Traits May Drive Future Potato Research
Communicating the healthful aspects of potatoes can help return the vegetable to its rightful place of prominence on North American dinner plates, a C... more »
Industry looks at packaging innovations
Connecting with consumers means marketing potatoes in a way that will stimulate new purchases. Industry leaders agree that adopting this simple strate... more »
Maine potato growers enjoy being among the best of the best
In Mars Hill, Maine, a potato-growing family has been named Grand Champion Growers while raising only 300 acres. Bryan Bell, of Bell Brothers, has no ... more »
