Idaho
Total US potato stocks at 204.3 million hundredweight as of Feb. 1
Total potato stocks in the U.S. were at 204.3 million cwt, in comparison to 212.8 million cwt at the same time last year, according to the USDA's Nati... READ MORE »
Spudman announces honorees of first potato industry Dream Team
There are many roles within the potato industry. Grower. Packer. Truck driver. Researcher. Crop protection specialist. Salesperson. Just like with ... READ MORE »
Idaho Potato Commission partners with ‘America’s Got Talent’ winner on new promotion
As the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) continues to make waves with its unique marketing activations, the latest partnership with Season 12 America... READ MORE »
Kobe Bryant and the Big Idaho Potato Truck
Kobe Bryant played a role in the course one of the Idaho Potato Commission’s biggest marketing tools. Bryant, the NBA legend who tragically died ... READ MORE »
State of the Potato Industry Report 2020
The U.S. potato industry has been in a fight in recent decades, a fight against negative public perception. International demand for potatoes and p... READ MORE »
Two Idaho fields added to pale cyst nematode regulation area
On Nov. 6, 2019, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed pale cyst nematode (Globodera pallida: PCN) in two potato producti... READ MORE »
Spudnik launching ag summit that will coincide with Idaho Potato Conference
Spudnik Equipment Company is launching an agriculture summit that will coincide with the Idaho Potato Conference and Ag Expo. The two-day event wil... READ MORE »
Pump the brakes on the shortage of french fries
Chances are you’ve seen the headlines regarding an impending french fry shortage. A Dec. 2 story from Bloomberg, titled “America Braces for Pos... READ MORE »
Idaho Potato Commission teams with Chobani yogurt on Thanksgiving promotion
For the first time, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has collaborated with Chobani Greek Yogurt brand to create a festive recipe campaign promoting A... READ MORE »
Seed Potatoes Report 2019: Western United States
Idaho experienced a somewhat challenging growing season. Planting began at the normal time, but was interrupted by a two-week period of rain. Addition... READ MORE »
