potatoes
Limited-edition potato chip line returns for 12 weeks
Pennsylvania-based Herr’s Inc.’s limited-edition potato chip line, Sandwi-chip, has returned, with four varieties available at select Wawa locatio... READ MORE »
New members join Michigan Seed Potato Advisory Committee
Two new members have been appointed to the Michigan Seed Potato Advisory Committee, while three members have been reappointed. Each appointee serve... READ MORE »
Letter emphasizes importance of keeping potatoes classified as a vegetable
A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators penned a letter to government leaders opposing attempts to reclassify potatoes as a grain instead of a vegetabl... READ MORE »
World Potato Congress extends submission, registration deadlines
A pair of deadlines for the 2024 World Potato Congress have been extended. The WPC will be held June 23-26 in Adelaide, Australia. The deadlines fo... READ MORE »
Calling all potato Picassos: Try painting spuds, not eggs, this Easter
Soaring egg prices in 2023 prompted a new trend: Easter potatoes. Painting potatoes can be cheaper, more sustainable and a fun twist on a traditional ... READ MORE »
Longtime Idaho grower Atchley dies at age 79
Idaho potato grower and irrigation innovator Clen Atchley died March 17 at age 79. A member of the East Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame and longtime... READ MORE »
EU campaign promotes sustainable potato cultivation and consumption
The EU has launched a three-year campaign promoting sustainable potato cultivation aimed at consumers aged 35 to 49. Potatoes Forever! urgers potat... READ MORE »
Bactericide and fungicide receives EPA approval for use in potatoes
A bactericide and fungicide from Sym-Agro has received expanded EPA approval and is now registered for use in potatoes, among other crops. Instill ... READ MORE »
Solynta rebrands ahead of launch of commercial varieties
Dutch seed company Solynta is rebranding, changing its logo to include the words “true potato seeds” to reflect a new market-driven strategy. T... READ MORE »
Dutch museum purchases painting immortalizing potatoes
A work of unparalleled art showcasing potatoes as its subject is now a permanent part of a Dutch museum where it has been on display for 40 years. ... READ MORE »
