West Coast Labor Dispute is Hurting Idaho Potato Industry
Port disruptions on the West Coast due to labor contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) are hurting Idaho agriculture and Idaho’s exporters.
December 15, 2014
Major US Potato States held 263 million cwt in stock per December 1, 2014
The 13 major US potato States held 263 million cwt of potatoes in storage December 1, 2014, down 3 percent from 2 years ago.
December 02, 2014
Sprout Contol during storage topic of latest Focus on Potato webcast
The lastest focus on Potato webcast provides an update on Potato Sprout Control, by Nora Olsen, Professor and Extension Potato Specialist at the University of Idaho
November 18, 2014
Will Simplot's Innate GMO Potato Take Off? McDonald's Has Spoken
If the Innate GMO potato is going to take off, depends on Simplot winning over three major factions, Farmers, big buyers such as McDonald's and the Consumer
November 09, 2014
'Pass the Potatoes, Please'
In Idaho, the centerpiece of the holiday meal is always... you guessed it... the potato. The Idaho Potato Commission helps with a lot of recipes.
November 09, 2014
USDA approves Simplot's Innate GM potatoes
A potato genetically engineered to reduce the amounts of a potentially harmful ingredient in French fries and potato chips has been approved for commercial planting, the Department of Agriculture announced on Friday.
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October 26, 2014
Simplot postpones closure Nampa potato processing plant again
The Simplot potato processing plant in Nampa will again stay open longer than anticipated.
October 25, 2014
Foodservice eats up fingerlings, specialty potatoes
Robert Tominaga, president of Heyburn, Idaho-based Southwind Farms, has seen demand for the fingerlings his company grows and other specialties rise dramatically in recent years.
September 11, 2014
Simplot decommissions Aberdeen plant
The J.R. Simplot Co. is decommissioning its potato-processing plant in Aberdeen in Bingham County. Simplot says all processing work there ended over the Labor Day weekend.
September 04, 2014
Great Big Idaho Potato Truck takes ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Showing its support for one of the most popular fundraisers ever, the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) Great Big Idaho® Potato Truck nominated the Florida Department of Citrus, Washington Apples, and Georgia Peaches to accept the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
September 03, 2014
Late blight continues spread in Eastern Idaho
Continued wet August weather has caused late blight infections to proliferate throughout Eastern Idaho, according to University of Idaho Extension potato pathologist Phil Nolte.
August 11, 2014
Simplot Aberdeen closure delayed once again
The J.R. Simplot plant in Aberdeen is still up and running, after it was scheduled to officially close its doors on July 31, but a delay in the start-up of the production in the new Caldwell plant has it rescheduled to close Sept. 2.
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Make the Perfect Potato Salad with help of the Idaho Potato Commission
With more than 100 potato salads in its rich recipe database, as well as tips from the experts and how-to videos, the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) website is your top resource for this popular summer side dish.
July 16, 2014
Idaho potato growers concerned about crop heat stress
Extreme heat throughout Idaho to start July has raised concerns from some potato and onion growers.
July 09, 2014
Idaho potato prices down more than 40%
In the first week of June, an Idaho potato grower could expect to receive between $7.75 and $8.25 for 100 pounds of potatoes, depending on quality, according to data. In the first week of July, prices had fallen to between $4.25 and $4.75.
June 18, 2014
Eastern Idaho looking good for water, crops
Despite mid-winter concerns, Idaho growers are concern-free this season when it comes to moisture.
June 13, 2014
Focus on Potato: Factors that cause Sugar Ends in Potatoes
Whether you call them glassy ends, translucent ends, dark ends, jelly ends, or something even less flattering, sugar ends are a significant issue.
May 21, 2014
Aceto Agricultural Chemicals Corporation hires Nathan Oberg as director Business Development
Aceto Agricultural Chemical Corporation announced that Nathan Oberg has been hired as its Director, Business Development.