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Side Delights Network example of longevity of family farms
The Side Delights Network of family-owned farms is vigilantly integrating the next generation into the potato business. 2021 trends show that "The lo... READ MORE »
Maine Potato Board’s Porter Seed Farm experiment finds success
Most major potato-producing states have an association or commission in place to connect and represent its collection of potato growers. Rarely are su... READ MORE »
RJ Andrus keeps potatoes coming for Idahoan Foods
As the senior manager of raw material product procurement, RJ Andrus is tasked with making sure Idahoan Foods always has potatoes to process. Andrus, ... READ MORE »
Mickelsen Farms takes lead in sharing farmers’ story with the masses
Mickelsen Farms was founded in 1988 by brothers Lynn and Dale Mickelsen and Lynn’s son, Mark, but the family’s potato-farming history in southeast... READ MORE »
Russia native Natalia Cervantes aims for positive vibe about potatoes
Potatoes USA’s newest team member grew up a long way from the USA. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Natalia Cervantes spent summers at her grandm... READ MORE »
San Luis Valley farms come together to expand seed potato production with San Acacio Seed
Geographic isolation in farming isn’t a bad thing when it comes to keeping disease out of your fields and improving quality. The three farms that ma... READ MORE »
LeRoy Salazar has decades of experience, including growing where potatoes originated
LeRoy Salazar not only has plenty of experience growing potatoes, he has the rather unique experience — at least among American farmers — of havin... READ MORE »
McCain restarts work on Othello expansion after COVID delay
On Sept. 29, McCain Foods USA, a leading supplier of frozen potato and appetizers across the country, announced the restart of construction of its 17... READ MORE »
McCain Foods USA to support No Kid Hungry amid COVID-19 school closures
McCain Foods USA announced Sept. 14 a new partnership with No Kid Hungry to help ensure children have access to healthy meals amid COVID-related schoo... READ MORE »
Simplot’s Rasmussen pushing to further define potato industry sustainability
Jolyn Rasmussen leads J.R. Simplot’s Raw Development and Sustainability team, which has a mission of “Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life.” The... READ MORE »
