potatoes
Simplot Innate varieties up for public comment
After more than 12 years of research, Simplot Plant Sciences has submitted three genetically altered varieties of Russet Burbank, Ranger Russet and A... READ MORE »
Taiwan OKs Colorado potatoes
The Council of Agriculture in Taiwan has granted approval for the state of Colorado to ship fresh potatoes to Taiwan beginning April 1. Colorado join... READ MORE »
Simplot launches new frozen french fry
The J.R. Simplot Company has launched CravOn, a new frozen french fry geared for the retail market, in southern California. This represents a return ... READ MORE »
Grippo Foods recalls potato chips
Grippo Foods of Cincinnati has initiated a nationwide recall of all bags and boxes of their plain, bar-b-q, cheddar cheese with a touch of jalapeno, ... READ MORE »
USPB news: Davis elected chairman
Rob Davis, of Connell, Wash., was elected the 2013 U.S. Potato Board (USPB) chairman during the USPB annual meeting at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorad... READ MORE »
Potato stocks up, value down
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that the 13 major potato states held 214 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1, up... READ MORE »
Amvac’s SmartBlock receives registration
Amvac has received EPA registration for SmartBlock, a potato sprout inhibitor. Canadian and European registrations have been filed. SmartBlock is a p... READ MORE »
IPC launches recipe contest
February is American Heart Month and to celebrate the Idaho Potato Commission has introduced the Heart Smart Recipe contest with a $2,500 grand prize... READ MORE »
OPC presents awards
The Oregon Potato Commission (OPC) presented the 2012 Oregon Potatoes, Goodness Unearthed Gold Medal Awards during the 2013 Washington-Oregon Potato ... READ MORE »
Washington growers agree to contracts with Lamb-Weston and Simplot
Washington state potato growers voted to accept contracts from processors Lamb-Weston and the J.R. Simplot Co. for the 2013 season. Dale Lathim, exec... READ MORE »
