Idaho
Idaho grower’s success starts with soil
Brant Darrington farms near Declo, Idaho, in the southern part of the state. Nutrient management and fertilization are important components at Marsh C... READ MORE »
Water shortages spurring innovation in Columbia Basin
Farmers rely on water for their livelihoods, but it often costs a lot to get it to the field. In arid regions, and in the top two potato-producing sta... READ MORE »
Freezing the future: U of I cryopreservation project holds potential
A new method of cryopreservation of potato germplasm at the University of Idaho (U of I) holds the potential to enable researchers to freeze seed samp... READ MORE »
Potatoes bring the party in bowl game, New Year’s celebration
A holiday tradition returns Saturday when Georgia State battles Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Panthers (6-6) take on the Aggies (... READ MORE »
Idaho State Potato Seed Report 2023
The 2023 Idaho seed potato crop got off to somewhat of a slow start this season with slightly delayed planting in cooler than normal temperatures. Lat... READ MORE »
Lamb Weston investing $415M in new french fry line at Idaho facility
Lamb Weston Holdings is investing $415 million to construct a new french fry processing line at its facility in American Falls, Idaho. The new line... READ MORE »
Supreme Court decision narrows definition of WOTUS
The U.S. Supreme Court has narrowed the definition of waters of the United States and areas regulated under the Clean Water Act. In a unanimous dec... READ MORE »
Idaho Steel, College of Eastern Idaho partner on workforce initiative
International food processing equipment manufacturer Idaho Steel has partnered with the College of Eastern Idaho on an education and workforce develop... READ MORE »
IPC and Van Leeuwen launch limited edition Malted Milkshake & Fries ice cream
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is partnering with Van Leeuwen, a New York-based nationally beloved brand known for their made-from-scratch dairy an... READ MORE »
APHIS removes pale cyst nematode-associated acreage from regulation in Idaho
On Jan. 11, 2023, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) released approximately 32 acres in Bingham County, Idaho, from regulation for... READ MORE »