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Idaho PCN lawsuit moves forward
U.S. District Court Judge Edward J. Lodge has denied a request by the USDA to dismiss a lawsuit by eastern Idaho potato growers seeking to end a quarantine on fields following the discovery of the Pale Cyst Nematode (PCN) in Idaho in 2006.The USDA ar... more
MPB seeks nominations for Farmer of the Year
The Maine Potato Board is seeking nominations within the Maine potato industry for the 2016 Farmer/Farm Family of the Year award. The farmer/farm family will be selected based on the following criteria: Over 40 years of age Outstanding farming practi... more
Innate GM potatoes approved in Canada
Health Canada and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have completed their respective food and feed safety assessments of the J.R. Simplot Company's first generation of Innate potatoes. Health Canada concluded that it had no objection to the sale ... more
2016 Executive Committee chosen for Potatoes USA
The 2016 Executive Committee for Potatoes USA is comprised of: Potatoes USA chairman Mike Pink; Finance Chairman Phil Hickman; International Marketing co-chairmen Doug Poe and John Halverson; Industry Outreach co-chairman Jay LaJoie and co-chairwoman... more
Nomination period open for Women in Produce honoree
Held each year in conjunction with the United Fresh convention and expo, the Reception Honoring Women in Produce recognizes the contributions of all women working in the produce industry, and selects one individual to share their personal experience ... more
US-Cuba agriculture sectors agreement announced
While in Cuba, Secretary Vilsack announced that USDA will allow the 22 industry-funded Research and Promotion Programs and 18 Marketing Order organizations to conduct authorized research and information exchange activities with Cuba. These groups, wh... more
New AMS marketing specialist for Potatoes USA
Hakim Fobia is the new USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) marketing specialist that provides oversight of Potatoes USA. Fobia previously worked as a communications specialist for AMS.He replaces Patty Petrella as the AMS marketing specialist f... more
Mike Pink elected 2016 chairman of Potatoes USA
Mike Pink, of Mesa, Washington, was elected to a one-year term as chairman of Potatoes USA, formerly known as the U.S. Potato Board, by board members during its annual meeting in Colorado Springs, Colorado on March 17.Pink succeeds Carl Hoverson, of ... more
FDA announces funding for implementing FSMA
The FDA has allocated $19 million to help state agencies support implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Specifically, these funds will be used to support implementation of the Produce Safety rule, which became final in Novemb... more
IPC releases potato recipe cards
The Idaho Potato Commission has released its Passionate About Potatoes" ad series. For 2016, the series features seven new chefs, seven new potato menu concepts, and a new look. These recipes are collected in a "Passionate About Potatoes" recipe card... more
