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John Keeling, National Potato Council executive vice president and CEO
February 05, 2014

National Potato Council responds to passing of the 2014 Farm Bill

John Keeling, National Potato Council executive vice president and CEO responds to the passing of the 2014 Farm Bill in US Congress
Agricultural engineer David Fleisher studies water-stressed potato plants in a soil-plant-atmosphere research chamber that controls carbon dioxide and irrigation levels. Results from the study reveal how climate change affects potato plant growth.
February 03, 2014

Potatoes Show Promise for Meeting Climate Change Challenges

New research shows that potatoes—often cultivated as a rainfed crop with little or no irrigation—are still the go-to tuber when times get tough.
Super Bowl becomes a Potato matter of importance
January 29, 2014

Super Bowl Potato Bet will benefit Food Banks

Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) and the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) have made a 'friendly' wager on the outcome of the Superbowl matchup between the Seahawks and Broncos.
Carl Hoverson, Hoverson Farms, Larimore, ND
January 27, 2014

North Dakota’s Carl Hoverson Presented with NPC’s 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award

Carl Hoverson of Hoverson Farms in Larimore, N.D., was named the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Environmental Stewardship Award presented at the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2014 Annual Meeting, held January 10-11, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas.
President George W. Bush to Highlight SNAXPO 2014
January 22, 2014

President George W. Bush to Highlight SNAXPO 2014

The Snack Food Association is pleased to announce that George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, will highlight SNAXPO 2014, in Dallas, Texas, March 1 – 4.
John Toaspern
January 20, 2014

United States Potato Board to restructure Marketing Departments

The United States Potato Board (USPB) Members approved the restructuring of the domestic and international marketing departments to form one USPB marketing department.
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NPC 2014 Executive Committee, top, from left to right: Nels Iverson, Cully Easterday, Dwayne Weyers, Jim Tiede. Bottom, from left to right: Randy Mullen, Randy Hardy, Dan Lake.
January 17, 2014

National Potato Council Leadership for 2014 elected

At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2014 Annual Meeting, held January 10-11, 2014, in San Antonio, Texas, Randy Hardy from Hardy Farms in Oakley, Idaho, was elected to serve as NPC’s president for 2014 and to lead the council’s Executive Committee.
Potato Politics: John Kerry presents Idaho Potatoes to Sergey Lavrov
January 15, 2014

Potato Politics: John Kerry presents Idaho Potatoes to Sergey Lavrov

When the Idaho Potato Commission's CEO Frank Muir saw what happened Monday, he was 'thrilled.' The state's most famous tuber had a starring role in news coverage of a meeting between the U.S. and Russia.
Professor Jenifer Huang McBeath is pictured in a rice field in China.
January 13, 2014

UAF scientist veers toward potato research when life brings a detour

Jenifer Huang McBeath of the University of Alaska Fairbanks has been researching biological controls and developing environmentally friendly methods for farmers to combat plant diseases since 1985. She never intended to switch her focus to potatoes...
Mini tubers growing along suspended stems as part of an experiment in aeroponic potato production at Cornell’s Uihlein Farm in Lake Placid.(Keith Perry)
January 08, 2014

Aeroponics to boost New York State potato production

The mashed potatoes or latkes that enhance your holiday feast have taken a long path from tuber to table – in many cases, several years. A project at Cornell University could trim that time.
<em>Edit News</em> Potato breeder leaves mark on industry
December 17, 2013

Potato breeder leaves mark on industry

Joseph Pavek bred the popular potato variety Ranger Russet and developed much of the germplasm still used by breeders today, though he retired in 1999.
New Study Finds Corn Oil Superior to Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Lowering Cholesterol
December 05, 2013

New Study Finds Corn Oil Superior to Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Lowering Cholesterol

Corn oil significantly reduces cholesterol with more favorable changes in total cholesterol (TC) and LDL-C than extra virgin olive oil, new research shows.
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November 30, 2013

Report shows flat Idaho potato production costs

A new University of Idaho economic report shows potato procution costs have held steady.
November 18, 2013

Can a computer invent creative new recipes? IBM thinks so...

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November 12, 2013

National Potato Council looking for FSMA exemption for potatoes

The National Potato Council argues potatoes shouldn't' be subject to the Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, since they're typically eaten cooked.
November 05, 2013

New show dates for PROCESS EXPO and Dairy Show 2015 announced

The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will continue the co-location of the PROCESS EXPO and the International Dairy Show. Next exhibition will take place Sept 15-18, 2015 in Chicago.
November 03, 2013

TOMRA highlighting breadth of food sorting capabilities at Process Expo 2013

TOMRA Sorting Solutions is highlighting the breadth of its market-leading sensor-based food systems at this year’s Process Expo, taking place until November 6 at McCormick Place in Chicago.
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November 03, 2013

Maine Potato Board names Sara Corey 2013 Young Farmer of the Year

The Maine Potato Board has announced that Sara Corey of Monticello has been selected as the 2013 Young Farmer of the Year. Sara, 23, is the first woman to be chosen for this recognition and is also the youngest recipient of the honor.

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