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Grants released for potato research
Among the Specialty Crop Block Grants recently released by the USDA were these related to potato research in the following states: Colorado: 1) Partn... READ MORE »
Russet Burbank continues to lead
The Russet Burbank continues to be the most popular variety planted in the United States according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Ser... READ MORE »
U.S. potato exports set new record
The U.S. Potato Board reports that total U.S. potato and product exports for FY 13, (July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013) increased 4 percent in value... READ MORE »
NASS reports fall acres decline
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service reports a national decline of 44,300 acres planted in potatoes for the 2013 fall season compared ... READ MORE »
2014 USPB nominations open
Nominations are now open for new members of the United States Potato Board (USPB) for the 2014-2017 term. Sixty-three members will be elected or re-e... READ MORE »
Seed potato harmonization program announced
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the start of a State National Harmonization Program for seed potatoes. The pr... READ MORE »
Dry spring and summer forecast for Western states
The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service National Water and Climate Center hydrologists predict dry conditions to continue, resulting in red... READ MORE »
USDA announces CRP registration
The USDA will conduct a four-week general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), beginning May 20 and ending June 14, USDA Secretary Tom... 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 »
PCN detected in two new Idaho fields
Two more fields were positively confirmed as infested with pale cyst nematodes (PCN) in Bonneville County, Idaho on Jan. 2, according to Tina Gresham... READ MORE »
