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Fries made with new University of Maine potato varieties have less acrylamide
The University of Maine potato breeding program’s AF4296‐3 and Easton varieties had less acrylamide when fried, although they don’t turn golden but white.
Potato processing provider Vanmark adds technical sales role
Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, has added Jack Grote in a newly created technical sales role.
Senninger Irrigation’s new battery-operated controller available in February
Using a smartphone app, the controller allows growers to program and operate their irrigation systems from up to 50 feet away.
Trump signs USMCA into law, move lauded by National Potato Council
The agreement is expected to stabilize the U.S. potato export markets of Canada and Mexico by both eliminating the threat of retaliatory tariffs.
Kobe Bryant and the Big Idaho Potato Truck
How NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who died Jan. 26, helped shape the course of one of the Idaho Potato Commission’s biggest marketing tools.
Nutrien pledges $10 million to Colorado State for research center
This $10 million gift will fund state-of-the-art research and teaching initiatives on campus and provide scholarship support to CSU students.
EPA moves to replace WOTUS with new Navigable Waters Protection Rule
The National Potato Council applauded the EPA’s new Navigable Waters Protection Rule, saying it provides increased clarity on the farmers’ responsibilities.
Deere & Company announces four ag startups for collaborator program
John Deere has announced the companies that will be part of the 2020 cohort of the Startup Collaborator program in its Intelligent Solutions Group.
Two Idaho fields added to pale cyst nematode regulation area
On Nov. 6, 2019, APHIS confirmed pale cyst nematode (PCN) in two potato production fields (a total of 169 acres) located in Bingham County, Idaho.
Side Delights launching ‘Journey of a Potato’ video campaign
The Side Delights video follows potatoes’ lifecycle from seed to store and provides info on topics consumers might not think to ask.
