Jan 15, 2019
Potato Expo 2019 in pictures
Behind the camera during The Eye at Potato Expo 2019 with Phil Lempert and Julie Miller Jones.
BASF’s signage for one of its key products, Revysol, at Potato Expo 2019.
Keith Tinsey, left, of Hansen-Rice Inc., left, sits with Spudman editor Zeke Jennings during The Eye at Potato Expo.
A look at the judging panel of the Spud Nation Throwdown during the 2019 Potato Expo.
Attendees enjoy social time at PotatoesUSA’s booth.
Alliston and other varieties on display at Courtier Nordany’s booth at Potato Expo.
Kyle Coleman of NovaSource North America speaks on Metam sodium movement in soil during Potato Expo 2019.
Agronomist Edwin Suarez delivers a presentation on soil health during Potato Expo 2019.
Looking into Exhibit Hall 4 at the Austin Convention Center at Potato Expo 2019.
Dr. Addie Waxman, left, and Brian Winn of 1,4 GROUP with Spudman editor Zeke Jennings, center, during The Eye at Potato Expo 2019.
Potatoes on display at RockyView Elite Tuber’s booth at Potato Expo 2019.
Dr. Tom Young of Food Defend, left, with Spudman editor Zeke Jennings during The Eye at Potato Expo.
Potato Expo attendees sample tater tots.
Judges inspect the competitors’ technique during the Spud Nation Throwdown.
Kam Quarles delivers a talk on wages during the National Potato Council’s annual meetings in Austin, Texas, on Friday, Jan. 11, 2019.
Colorado Seed Potato Growers Association spuds on display.
A National Potato Council breakdown of where Farm Bill money goes.
The L000277 variety on display at Courtier Nordany Broker’s booth.
Tommy Roach of Nachurs Alpine Solutions speaks on optimizing nutrient source and placement for improved tuber quality.
Introductions and salutations at Potato Expo 2019.
North Dakota State’s ND060735-4Russ variety at the North Central Potato Breeding Team’s booth.
Judges sample dishes during the Spud Nation Throwdown at Potato Expo.
A look behind the scenes at The Eye at Potato Expo 2019 in Austin.
Chefs Brian Moses, right, and David Harap, left, compete in the Spud Nation Throwdown at Potato Expo 2019.
Dim-Jan de Visser of Tolsma Techniek Emmeloord speaks on potato storage during Potato Expo 2019.
Tony Payan, Director of the Mexico Center at Rice University’s Baker Institute, delivers a talk on North American trade during the 2019 Potato Expo.
A look at Spudnik Equipment Company’s booth at Potato Expo 2019.
Looking west from the Hilton Austin during Potato Expo 2019.
Tony Payan, Director of the Mexico Center at Rice University’s Baker Institute, delivers a talk on North American trade during the 2019 Potato Expo.
Potato tacos featuring pulled pork and Jorim fingerling potatoes at Potato Expo 2019.
Diced Jorim fingerling potatoes ready to eat at Potato Expo 2019.
Simon Majumdar hosts the Spud Nation Throwdown during the 2019 Potato Expo in Austin, Texas.
Chef Ryan Spesock slices potatoes during the Spud Nation Throwdown at the 2019 Potato Expo in Austin.
Darren Anderson, president and co-founder, Vive Crop Protection, gives a presentation on nanotechnology during Potato Expo 2019.
Shawn Boyle of the Idaho Grower Shippers Association, left, with Spudman editor Zeke Jennings during The Eye at Potato Expo.
Kelly Luff of Bayer CropScience delivers a presentation on understanding nematode management options.
Potato beer by Hops & Grain, an Austin-based craft brewery.
Edwin Suarez of Midwestern BioAg delivers a talk on soil health during Potato Expo 2019.
PotatoesUSA name-dropped yo-yos.
Don Sklarczyk of Sklarczyk Seed Farms, left, shares a laugh with Blair Richardson of Potatoes USA, right.
Michigan State University’s Blackberry potato variety.
AMVAC’s booth at Potato Expo 2019.
The L098067 variety on display at Courtier Nordany Broker’s booth.
Competitors slice potatoes during the Spud Nation Throwdown in Austin, Texas.
Linda Kinkel, left, Noah Rosenzweig, center, and Carl Rosen, right, on stage during a presentation on Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI).
Potato Expo attendees listen during the Innovation Hub sessions.
Chef Ryan Spesock plates his dish during the Spud Nation Throwdown.
Kam Quarles, right, of the National Potato Council chats with Jared Balcom of Balcom & Moe during Potato Expo 2019.
