Idaho
Projection for Idaho potato crop yield-per-acre would be best of all-time
If projections are correct, potato acreage in Idaho will prove to be more efficient in 2018 than ever before. The U.S. Department of Agriculture No... READ MORE »
Long potato numbers up in Idaho, down slightly in Oregon, Washington
A recent survey shows numbers of long potatoes weighing at least 10 ounces are up in Idaho, but down slightly in Oregon and Washington. The numbers... READ MORE »
Idaho’s spud count was low, but high quality
The weather didn’t always cooperate during Idaho’s 2017 potato-growing season, but in the end, producers turned out high-quality potatoes around ... READ MORE »
Idahoan soup receives 2017 Best New Product Award
Market research firm BrandSpark International has recognized Idahoan Premium Steakhouse Soups as a winner of a 2017 Best New Product Award (BNPA), ... READ MORE »
McCain Foods to expand Idaho operation
McCain Foods USA will be expanding its frozen french fry operation in Burley, Idaho. The investment is expected to generate more than 180 new jobs in ... READ MORE »
Idaho’s water supply outlook shows plenty of water
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) released the fourth water supply outlook report for the 2016 water year. Precipitation since the wat... READ MORE »
House approves GMO labeling bill
Legislation on the labeling of genetically modified organisms (GMO) has passed through the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the Presiden... READ MORE »
Stockton Group, Syngenta sign distribution deal
The Stockton Group (STK) has signed a major agreement with Syngenta as the exclusive global distributor of a new biofungicide technology based on tea ... READ MORE »
Industry leader dies at 100
Louis E. Knoflicek, of Alliance, Nebraska, died on Jan. 24, 2015, at the age of 100.Knoflicek was a leader in the development of the potato industry i... READ MORE »
NPC elects 2015 officers and presents awards
The National Potato Council (NPC) elected Dan Lake, of Ronan, Montana as its 2015 president during its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. Lake succe... READ MORE »
