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Research shows additional benefits when cooked, cooled
New research published in the scientific journal Food Chemistry shows that cooking and cooling potatoes can significantly increase the amount of Resistant Starch (RS), Potatoes USA said in a news release.Resistant starch is gaining momentum in the nu... more
Potatoes USA launches new industry website
Potatoes USA has launched its new industry website www.PotatoesUSA.com/growers. The new site is designed to provide the U.S. potato industry with access to resources and market information as well as Potatoes USA news.One of the highlights of the new... more
Ethylene storage technique proves good frying color
Ten years ago a vision arose in England of storing potatoes and onions without chemicals. A group of growers has studied, tested and perfected this new storage technique with ethylene gas. Now this technique is well known in potato and onion storage ... more
NSAC welcomes food facility final rule
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has issued a statement welcoming the issuance of the FDA's final rule amending the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements for food facility registration. Read the statement below.The lo... more
Dehy potatoes promoted to Mexico’s pet food industry
The Mexican Pet Food Forum is an annual event targeted to professionals in the pet food industry. Potatoes USA provided participants with information about the functionality and benefits of U.S. dehydrated potato products utilized as an ingredient in... more
PVY threatens french fry industry
The next time you sink your teeth into a hot, crispy french fry, consider the threats that stand between you and this iconic food. Newly emerged viruses threaten the U.S. potato industry, including potatoes grown in Washington.More than 85 percent of... more
AgBiome receives grant for sweet potato weevils
AgBiome has been awarded a multi-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to discover biological insect control for deployment to smallholder farmers in African nations. The project, entitled RSM Systems Biology for Sweet Potato: Engin... more
$26 million awarded for farmworker housing
USDA has awarded $26 million to help provide housing for farmworkers in nine rental communities in four states. The funding will support 439 rental units in California, Florida, Kansas and Texas.The funding is provided through the Farm Labor Housing ... more
Priaxor defends against Rhizoctonia, early blight, black dot
Are you seeing signs of Rhizoctonia, early blight or black dot? BASF has a product to help you fight back. To help growers fortify their disease control toolbox, the company created Priaxor, a versatile fungicide that fits into multiple timings in... more
PAA to induct four as Honorary Life Members
The Potato Association of America (PAA) will induct Bill Campbell, Warren Henneger, Ed Lulai and Willem Schrage as Honorary Life Members during its 100th annual meeting this August in Grand Rapids, Michigan.Bill Campbell is a former PAA president, wh... more
