Idaho
Late blight confirmed in Minidoka County, Idaho
Late blight was confirmed in southwestern Minidoka County, Idaho, on Aug. 19. It was reported by the Rupert-based Miller Research. Late blight can ... READ MORE »
Late-summer potato crop progress reports from around the U.S.
Harvest 2019 is right around the corner for the major potato-producing regions in the northern United States. Here are a few reports from around the c... READ MORE »
Idaho Potato Commission to partner with Litehouse Foods on holiday promotion
The Idaho Potato Commission will partner with Litehouse Foods on a holiday season retail promotion in 2019. The “Mix, Mash & Be Merry” camp... READ MORE »
Acreage report discrepancy aside, Idaho growers expecting good year
Idaho potato growers are expecting a good year, albeit probably a smaller crop. In a report by John O’Connell for the Idaho State Journal, plante... READ MORE »
Women hold leadership roles in one-third of Idaho farms
According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, about one-third of Idaho farms are run by women. That could be more about how data is being collect by th... READ MORE »
Dan Moss explains ‘Make Potatoes Great Again’ hat from meeting with Trump
When Dan Moss received notification he would represent the potato industry in an agricultural event at the White House, he wanted to make an impressio... READ MORE »
Far West Agribusiness Association hosting one-day ag seminar in Pocatello
The Far West Agribusiness Association (FWAA) is offering a one-day (eight-hour) educational seminar featuring eight speakers from industry, university... READ MORE »
Idaho potato industry wants more processing facilities, reliable transportation system
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) recently held regional meetings in Aberdeen, Rexburg and Burley to listen to the needs and concerns of state's... READ MORE »
Mart Produce joins with onion grower to consolidate sales, marketing efforts
Mart Produce and ProSource have announced an agreement that will consolidate the two company's sales and marketing teams into a joint potato-onion ope... READ MORE »
Total potato acres planted up slightly in 2019
Total acres planted in the U.S. for potatoes in 2019 thus far is an estimated 967,500, a slight increase from last year. The estimate is from the USDA... READ MORE »
