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 Colorado potato beetle
april 30, 2012

Researchers barcode Colorado potato beetle for enhanced tracking and control

Barcodes may bring to mind the sales tags and scanners found in supermarkets and other stores. But U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are using 'DNA barcodes'to monitor insects that damage crops as diverse as wheat, barley and potatoes, and to make pest management decisions.
april 29, 2012

Vietnam's chefs turn out for US potatoes at annual meeting

The United States Potato Board’s (USPB) Vietnam Representatives partnered with the Washington Apple Commission and the US Meat Export Federation at the 2012 Saigon Professional Chef Guild (SPG) Annual Meeting.
Mountain Rose in the White House kitchen garden
april 28, 2012

Colorado State University potatoes well represented in White House Garden

You say potato. I say Colorado. When First Lady Michelle Obama and a passel of schoolchildren recently planted vegetables in the White House kitchen garden, three of five potato varieties plunked into the soil were developed by Colorado State University.
april 27, 2012

Florida potato grower accused of labor trafficking

A Florida potato grower and its labor contractor have been accused of labor trafficking and taking advantage of drug-addicted workers
april 25, 2012

NRA Show exhibition space has completely sold out

The 2012 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show has completely sold out its exhbit floor space.
 Planting potatoes
april 17, 2012

Will US Growers Plant Too Many Potatoes in 2012?

It looks like 2012 will be a very interesting and possibly quite challenging for fresh market growers in the United States. So what should fresh growers be aware of in 2012?
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april 16, 2012

Michigan potato growers to vote on continuation Michigan Potato Industry Commission

Michigan potato growers have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission in a referendum conducted by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The referendum will begin Monday, Apr...
april 12, 2012

'Net Positive Attitudes Metric' introduced at 2012 USPB Annual Meeting

A new United States Potato Board (USPB) demand metric was introduced by President and CEO Tim O’Connor at the USPB’s 40th Annual Meeting.
 Heather Moyse promoting PEI potatoes
april 04, 2012

Prince Edward Island Potato Board launches marketing campaign with Olympic gold medalist Heather Moyse

In effort to raise awareness of the health benefits of potatoes, showcase recipes and boost consumption of the vegetable, the Prince Edward Island Potato Board launched a marketing campaign anchored around PEI-native and Olympic gold medalist Heather M...
 Idaho potatoes heart check mark
april 01, 2012

Idaho Potato Commission renewed Heart Check mark contract

An official with the American Heart Association believes Idaho potato shippers aren't fully tapping the right to use his organization's iconic heart check mark. For a registration fee of $5,000 per variety, the Idaho Potato Commission renewed a 12-mon...
 Potatoes from Idaho
april 01, 2012

Idaho Potato Commission launches new website

Hungry for more information on how to perfect your potato dishes? Consider your cravings satisfied with the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) new website Potato 101, an all-you-can-eat buffet of knowledge on America’s Favorite Vegetable. Contents inclu...
Five Potato Varieties planted in White House Kitchen Garden
maart 30, 2012

Five Potato Varieties planted in White House Kitchen Garden

First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed children from five schools across the country to join her yesterday for the fourth annual spring planting of the White House Kitchen Garden. During the day, the kids planted five varieties of seed potatoes: Sangre, Pu...
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maart 25, 2012

United States Potato Board Elects New Leadership

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maart 23, 2012

US: Processing crop potatoes influencing fresh market


Jerry Wright, chief executive officer of the United Potato Growers of America, has a message to potato growers going into the 2012-13 season: Proceed with caution.
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maart 20, 2012

Andrew Robinson is New Extension Potato Agronomist at North Dakota State University

Andrew Robinson is New Extension Potato Agronomist - The Extension Potato Agronomist position vacated by Nick David in January 2011 has been filled!  Idaho native Andrew "Andy"Robinson has been hired.  He has a Masters Degree in Agronomy and...
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maart 20, 2012

Expansion PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) facilitates disease testing

The PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) has expanded their facility in the West Royalty Industrial Park to offer local potato farmers more efficient disease testing, thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments and industry partners.
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maart 20, 2012

State of the Snack Food Industry Report Presented at SNAXPO

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maart 20, 2012

Scott Smith (Shearer's Food) Chairman Snack Food Association

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