News on The Potato Supply Chain from the United States

October 09, 2012

Washington potato outlook glum because of increase in Idaho potatoes

An expected surplus of potatoes from Idaho has made the outlook for Washington's fresh spuds dismal. Prices have been depressed even though farmers still are digging up potatoes and are past the height of the harvest season.

October 09, 2012

Dry conditions during growing season affecting Red River Valley potato harvest

In sharp contrast with the 2011 production season, potato growers in the Red River Valley may have to deal with the impact of dry weather as they begin production on this year’s crop.

October 04, 2012

United States celebrates National Pierogies Day on October 8

Each October 8th, pierogy fans everywhere take a moment to honor the rich history and flavorful traditions of one of the country's most treasured and tasty comfort foods. This year's National Pierogy Day celebration is doubly delicious, because Mrs. T'...

October 03, 2012

US Potato Exports Projected to Benefit from World Supply Situation

For the recently completed marketing year, the volume of US potato and potato product exports grew 10 percent to the fresh weight equivalent of 65,271,616 hundredweight. This is equal to 16 percent of total US potato sales for the year. For the past 10...

October 02, 2012

Scottish Rooster potatoes hit US shelves at Wal-Mart

Scottish potato producer, Albert Bartlett, announced plans on Sunday to target growth in the U.S. market, after partnering with supermarket giant Wal-Mart to supply its Rooster brand of potatoes.

October 01, 2012

Kettle Brand Potato Chips soon non-GMO project verified

Kettle Brand is building on its long-standing natural promise and commitment to raising the standards for the potato chip category by adding Non-GMO Project verification to 16 of its kettle-cooked potato chip flavors.

October 01, 2012

Dow AgroSciences logo now includes the red 'Dow Diamond' as part of a new brand identity launched today.

Dow AgroSciences introduced a new brand and visual identity today, the culmination of a major brand transformation the company has undertaken over the past year.

September 28, 2012

New harvesters a big change for the Maine potato industry

It used to be hand picking and barrels were the only way to do it, but today you're lucky if you can find someone who still does it the old fashioned way. Today farmers have turned to more modern technology to harvest their potato crop.Self run harvest...

September 27, 2012

USDA Report Potatoes 2011 Summary published

Last week the USDA published the final overview and latest revision of potato harvest 2011, Potatoes 2011 Summary.

September 27, 2012

US Potatoes possible source of cattle feed this year

This year’s drought conditions may result in potatoes becoming a source of feed for cattle.

September 26, 2012

J.R. Simplot acquires Florikote slow release fertilizer technology

Florikan, a specialist in polymer-coated fertilizer technologies for the agriculture and horticulture industries, has sold its patented Florikote technology to the J. R. Simplot Company, a leading global supplier of crop nutrient and specialty fertiliz...

Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative (SIPCO)

September 23, 2012

US Growers weigh options for excess potatoes

Leaders of two potato organizations have advised growers their best options for any unclaimed spuds this season may be to sell them as cattle feed or to leave them in the field for the fertilizer value. Dan Hargraves, who represents processed growers ...

September 21, 2012

Idaho Potato Industry task force to probe origin of ring rot in Idaho potatoes

The Idaho potato industry is forming a task force to trace the origin of a ring rot flare-up that's affected roughly 20 farms, mostly in the Magic Valley area. University of Idaho Extension seed potato pathologist Phil Nolte, who will likely head the ...

September 18, 2012

Mike Madsen elected commissioner at Washington State Potato Commission

Mike Madsen has been elected as the newest commissioner for the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC). The election took place during the WSPC’s quarterly meeting on September 6, 2012. Mike will fill the WSPC’s vacant at-large position and begi...

Carátula de uno de los números de la revista ALAP

September 14, 2012

Disponible el último número de la revista de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP)

Acaba de ser publicado el Vol. 17, No. 1 de la revista de la Asociación Latinoamericana de la Papa (ALAP). Puede consultarse en http://papaslatinas.org/volumen_17-1.html A continuación su contenido: Artículo invitado Innovación para el Desarrollo: ...

September 12, 2012

Potato Recipe Interactions soar with USPB Online advertising

The United States Potato Board (USPB) Year-End Online Advertising Campaign results are in. The FY 2012 campaign was highly successful, building off momentum from the past two years. Total recipe interactions nearly quadrupled during this past year. Tha...

September 11, 2012

APRE receives additional funding for Potato Nutrition Research & Education

The Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) today announced that it will receive additional funding from the United States Potato Board (USPB) to support nutrition science research and education on the white potato in all forms.

September 11, 2012

JR Simplot Company plans to build new headquarters in Boise, Idaho

The J. R. Simplot Company is planning to begin construction in late 2013 or early 2014 of a new headquarters building in Boise, Idaho. Company officials anticipate the building will be about 10 stories high and measure roughly 300,000 sq. ft. Final si...