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New potato varieties chosen for McDonald’s fries
When it comes to potatoes, french fries are the big outlet for Columbia Basin farmers. And when it comes to selling french fries, McDonald’s is the holy grail. So for Washington State University potato researchers Rick Knowles and Mark Pavek, ha... more
New features added to annual United conference
United Fresh will expand its innovation platform for the produce industry, moving its annual conference and expo into the larger West Hall at Chicago’s McCormick Place, June 13-15, 2017. The event will debut new expo features in convenience and fre... more
USDA awards $9.4M for pest management research
The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) awarded $9.4 million to support 25 research and outreach projects that will help mitigate pests, weeds and diseases on farms and in communities. The awards are made through NIFA's Crop Prote... more
USDA-NASS estimates ND production down 28 percent
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is estimating only 64,000 out of 80,000 planted potato acres in North Dakota will be harvested. Potato production is forecast at 19.8 million hundredweight (cwt.), down 28 percent from last year. N... more
MAJESTENE bionematicide receives California approval
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has approved Marrone Bio Innovations' (MBI) bionematicide, MAJESTENE. The bionematicide is a broad spectrum, high performance natural bionematicide to manage nematode (roundworm) populations and... more
Klompien new CEO at UPGA
The United Potato Growers of America (UPGA) executive board has selected Mark Klompien as its new CEO. Klompien replaces Jerry Wright. For the past four and a half years Klompien has served as the president of the Idaho Grower Shippers Association (... more
Idaho Potato Commission kicks off holiday recipe contest
Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has partnered with popular food blogger and TV personality Momma Cuisine for Kenmore’s Fully Loaded Idaho Potato Cook-off. During the month of November enter your favorite Idaho potato recipe for a chance to win a $1,5... more
RPE adds marketing director
RPE has added a new marketing director, Tim Huffcutt. Effective Oct. 24, Huffcutt oversees all marketing strategies for our consumer, trade, local community and internal communication. Huffcutt has worked in corporate public relations, communicati... more
Key opens new innovation, solutions center
Key Technology has opened its new customer visit center – The Innovation and Solutions Center – in Hasselt, Belgium. This facility enables processors to participate in equipment demonstrations, application tests and training, both in-person and r... more
NPC: Potato growers support passage of TPP
The National Potato Council (NPC) supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and believes that passage is necessary during the final days of the 114th Congress. TPP includes tariff reductions that are critical to growth in exports of fresh, dehy... more
