'Focus on Potato' has published its latest webcast, titled: “Black Dot Root Rot of Potato'
december 21, 2010
Mixed Reaction from United Fresh as House Passes Food Safety Bill
By a vote of 215 to 144 today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Food Safety Modernization Act, enacting large-scale changes to the nation’s food safety system.
december 20, 2010
La UE, decidida a seguir con el proceso de autorización del cultivo de OGM
La Comisión Europea decidió continuar con la autorización de cultivo de plantas genéticamente modificadas pese a la oposición de numerosos países y de la opinión pública, anunció este lunes el encargado del asunto, John Dalli. "No tenemos la inte...
december 16, 2010
Interview with Chris Voigt of 20 Potatoes a Day
Chris Voigt is the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission, which supports and promotes the Washington state potato industry (1). On October 1st, Mr. Voigt began a two month, potato-only diet to raise awareness about the health properties of potatoes.
december 15, 2010
US Potato Stocks Down 13 Percent From December 2009
The 13 major potato States held 232 million cwt of potatoes in storage December 1, 2010, down 13 percent from a year ago.
december 13, 2010
Maine potato growers see ‘pretty good’ year
Though potato fields yielded average amounts, the crop quality in Maine was better than last year, growers and industry representatives said Monday.
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december 13, 2010
Idaho Potato Commission website receives award
America’s number one potato, the Idaho® potato, has earned another number one title: Best Agricultural Cooperative Website.
december 13, 2010
Bayer CropScience to divest crop protection products to Amvac Chemical Corporation
Bayer CropScience today announced that is has divested certain crop protection products to Amvac Chemical Corporation (Amvac)
december 08, 2010
US Senators Want Potatoes on Plate During Mexican Talks
When the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture renews talks with Mexico this week, potatoes should be on the plate, say U.S. Senators from Idaho and Washington.
december 03, 2010
Global shortage boosts United States potato exports
Supply issues around the globe should help U.S. fresh potato exports remain strong and create opportunities for the industry.
november 30, 2010
Potato Agronomist Jeff Stark receives innovation award
Potato agronomist Jeff Stark was one of three plant breeders who were honored with Innovation Awards from the University of Idaho Technology Transfer Office.
november 30, 2010
Chris Voigt ends his 20 potato-a-day diet more than 20 pounds lighter
The head of the Washington State Potato Commission ended a self-imposed diet of potatoes-only that he said allowed him to shed more than 20 pounds in two months.
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november 30, 2010
Idaho Potato Commission hires Amanda Albers as first International Marketing Manager
Following six years of unprecedented growth of Idaho® potatoes into international markets, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has hired Amanda Albers as its first International Marketing Manager
november 29, 2010
Chris Voigt's Potato diet almost over
The Potato Man proudly lined up a bunch of them on a counter in his family's kitchen: a really nice assortment of russets that, in the next days, would end up in his belly.
november 28, 2010
Spudman interviews Frank Muir
In their series of interviews with key people in the US potato industry, Spudman interviewed Frank Muir.
november 22, 2010
Idaho potato processing down
Potato Processors in Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon used 6.99 million cwt of raw potatoes during October, down 1 percent from October 2009, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service.
november 17, 2010
Potatoes account for 44% of all carbs on independent restaurant menu's
On independent restaurant menus, potatoes of all kinds account for 44% of all carbs, according to MenuMine.
november 15, 2010
Idaho Potato production down 14%
Idaho’s potato production is expected to total 114 million cwt, down 14 percent from last year’s 133 million cwt and 2 percent below the 2008 crop.