personnel
Basic American Foods’ Duncanson joins IPC as commissioner
During the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) November meeting, Mark Duncanson, the Director of Raw Material procurement at Basic American Foods, was ... READ MORE »
United Fresh, PMA announce new organization name, board, including new IPC CEO
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association leaders provided a series of updates Oct. 28 for the new association that's c... READ MORE »
Jamey Higham named new Idaho Potato Commission president and CEO
Produce industry veteran Jamey Higham will become the next president and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission, effective in early 2022. Higham will r... READ MORE »
EPA appoints new agriculture advisor
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has appointed Rod Snyder to become its agriculture advisor. Snyder will lead outreach and engagement ef... READ MORE »
United Potato Growers of Canada leader MacIsaac to retire
United Potato Growers of Canada General Manager Kevin MacIsaac will soon retire after leading the organization for the past 10 years. MacIsaac’s ... READ MORE »
Potato Sustainability Alliance announces Mesko as new leader
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) announced Aug. 31 that John Mesko has taken over as its executive director. Mesko has an extensive and div... READ MORE »
North American Potato Market News changes hands
North American Potato Market News, which tracks potato trade, pricing, supply and production in the U.S. and Canada, has been sold. Founder Bruce H... READ MORE »
Idaho Potato Commission’s search for new president remains ongoing
Longtime Idaho Potato Commission President and CEO Frank Muir is set to retire in a matter of months, and the search for his replacement is ongoing. ... READ MORE »
National Potato Council adds new program coordinator
The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomed Ethan Keller to serve as the organization’s program coordinator on July 12. The recent Ohio State Univer... READ MORE »
Rabo AgriFinance announces new managing director for mid-mountain region
Rabo AgriFinance has announced Brek Cranney will take over as managing director of the Mid-Mountain region following the retirement of Jon Maughan. M... READ MORE »
