Idaho
Overcoming negative reputation of dried potatoes biggest goal for Idahoan exec Ellis
The practice of dehydrating potatoes for later consumption started during World War II as a way to give soldiers in the field a more stable means of f... READ MORE »
Pacific Northwest potato yield rates, production expected to dip for 2019
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service has begun releasing 2019 estimates for major potato-producing states i... READ MORE »
Farm bankruptcy filings up 24%
Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings were up 24% from October 2018 through September 2019 from the previous year. According to a report by Farm Burea... READ MORE »
Potatoes rank as most valuable crop in Idaho in ’18, third in Washington
Idaho and Washington consistently rank first and second in terms of U.S. potato production. Not surprisingly, potatoes are among those state’s most ... READ MORE »
Nearly 20% of Idaho potato crop still in ground following hard freeze, says IPC’s Blacker
Farmers in Idaho — the U.S.’s top potato-producing state — have been thrown for a loop by Mother Nature this year. Most recently, sub-freezing ... READ MORE »
Idaho farmers team up to beat hard freeze, Facebook video goes viral
Tensions were high on Idaho farms in the days leading up to Wednesday, Oct. 9. Unseasonably cold temperatures were due to hit overnight, meaning any u... READ MORE »
Harvest update: Rain slowing progress in key potato-growing regions
A wet spring hindered potato planting efforts around the U.S. The harvest season is turning out to be quite wet, as well. In Wisconsin, near-re... READ MORE »
Idaho Grower Shippers Association hoping to bring railroad hub to Pocatello
Idaho's proximity to large North American population centers, as well as seaports, has always made transporting potatoes a challenge. Shawn Boy... READ MORE »
Idaho Potato Commission helps minor league baseball team turn back the clock
The Idaho Falls Chukars — a minor league baseball affiliate of the Kansas City Royals — recently held an 80th anniversary throwback night that cel... READ MORE »
Idaho Potato Commission highlights state growers with ‘Thank a Farmer’ promotion
Many say potatoes put Idaho on the map. The crew at the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) doesn't disagree, but prefers to say potatoes and their dedicate... READ MORE »
