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Maureen Storey leaves Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE)
July 19, 2016

Maureen Storey leaves Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE)

After five years as the president and CEO of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE), Maureen Storey, Ph.D., is no longer leading the organization.
Michigan Potato Industry Commission appointments, re-appointments
July 17, 2016

Michigan Potato Industry Commission appointments, re-appointments

On July 15, Governor Rick Snyder of Michigan announced a series of appointments and re-appointments to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Potato planting in Maine complete after winter dealing with Dickeya
June 27, 2016

Potato planting in Maine complete after winter dealing with Dickeya

Maine potato farmers have wrapped up planting and are hoping for a good year.
Nominations Open For 2017 Potatoes USA Board Members
June 14, 2016

Nominations Open For 2017 Potatoes USA Board Members

Potatoes USA announced earlier this month that nominations are now open for new Board Members for the 2017-2020 term.
Colorado State University develops nutrient-rich purple potatoes
May 23, 2016

Colorado State University develops nutrient-rich purple potatoes

Purple potatoes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when trying to increase vitamin, mineral and antioxidant intake. However, a group of researchers from CSU have recently developed potato varieties that satisfy these nutritional needs and could act as a preventive measure to several diseases.
Congress is pushing the Agriculture Department to exempt groups such as Potatoes USA from the Freedom of Information Act
May 11, 2016

Congress is pushing the USDA to exempt groups such as Potatoes USA from the Freedom of Information Act

Congress is pushing the Agriculture Department to exempt groups such as Potatoes USA (formerly known as the United States Potato Board) from public scrutiny of their internal operations (Freedom of Information Act).
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Growing Insecticide Resistance of Potato Psyllids investigated at AgriLife Research
April 25, 2016

Growing Insecticide Resistance of Potato Psyllids investigated at AgriLife Research

Entomologist Ada Szczepaniec at Texas A&M AgriLife Research is addressing the concern of growing resistance of potato psyllids to the neonicotinoid classification of insecticides.
 Potatoes USA Elects Leadership Positions
April 11, 2016

Potatoes USA Elects Leadership Positions

The Potatoes USA grower membership elected new leadership during its Annual Meeting held in Colorado Springs, Colo., March 14-17
SNAC International
April 01, 2016

The Snack Food Association rebranded: it's now SNAC International

The Snack Food Association (SFA) is excited to announce a new name and identity as SNAC International to reflect the changing marketplace.
National Potato Council to offer Scholarship for Graduate Student Advancing the Potato Industry
March 31, 2016

National Potato Council to offer Scholarship for Graduate Student Advancing the Potato Industry

The National Potato Council (NPC) will award one $10,000 academic scholarship to honor a graduate student (Master’s degree or higher) working to improve the future of the US potato industry.
United States Potato Board has a new name: Potatoes USA
March 21, 2016

United States Potato Board has a new name: Potatoes USA

During the 44th Annual Meeting of the National Potato Promotion Board, Board Members voted to change its dba (doing business as—business name) from the United States Potato Board, U.S. Potato Board, or USPB, to Potatoes USA
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March 15, 2016

Save on Snack Packaging Film with Ultrasonic from Ishida

Ishida’s, Atlas Ultrasonic snack food bagmaker uses significantly less packaging film and improves seal quality. See it for yourself in booth #419 of Heat and Control.
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March 10, 2016

Two Blades Foundation partners with Simplot and The Sainsbury Laboratory to advance potato disease resistance

The Two Blades Foundation (2Blades) announced a research partnership between 2Blades, The Sainsbury Laboratory, and J. R. Simplot Company to develop potato varieties with increased resistance to oomycete and bacterial diseases.
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March 09, 2016

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Tomorrow's Leaders Trained at 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute
March 01, 2016

Tomorrow's Leaders Trained at 2016 Potato Industry Leadership Institute

From February 17-24, Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) participants traveled from potato growing regions across the United States to attend eight days of industry training and professional development.
Molecular Marker for high Calcium trait can help breeding better potato varietes
February 24, 2016

Molecular Marker for high Calcium trait can help breeding better potato varieties

Researchers discovered that in a wild variety of potato (Solanum Microdontum) Calcium levels are about seven times higher than in a regular potato. They developed a molecular marker to facilitate the transfer of the high Calcium trait to newly bred potato varieties.
Study: Best Hope for Potassium and Fiber Missing in Children's Diets is the One Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potatoes
February 17, 2016

Best Hope for Potassium & Fiber Missing in Kids Diets is the Vegetable They're Least Likely to Ignore: Potato

U.S. children are not consuming enough vegetables, resulting in an inadequate intake of key nutrients, including potassium and dietary fiber, which are important for growth, development and overall health.
Quick and early disease detection by drones with hyperspectral camera
January 27, 2016

Quick and early disease detection by drones with hyperspectral camera

Idaho State University researchers have found high-tech cameras mounted on drones flying 60 meters above potato fields can effectively detect individual diseased and stressed plants.

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