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Pine forests such as this one south of Park Rapids, Minn., have been cleared for potato fields.

二月 08, 2015

Pines to potatoes conversion in central Minnesota put on hold

Alarmed by rapid deforestation in an ecologically sensitive swath of central Minnesota, state regulators have ordered a broad environmental review that will temporarily halt conversion of the region’s jackpine stands to potato fields.

二月 06, 2015

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. introduces Clearview Foods Division

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. announces Clearview Foods, a new snack food division with a focus on developing innovative and better-for-you snacking options.

二月 03, 2015

National Potato Council applauds new IOM recommendation on white potatoes

Today, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report recommending fresh white potatoes to be an eligible vegetable for purchase using the WIC Cash Value Voucher. This is a reversal compared to previous IOM recommendations

二月 03, 2015

Ron Norman to Receive NPPGA's Meritorious Service Award

The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association will honor Ron Norman with its Meritorious Service Award at their banquet on February 17th.

一月 28, 2015

Steve Easterbrook appointed President and CEO Mcdonald's

The Board of Directors of McDonald's Corporation today announced that Don Thompson will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors after nearly 25 years of service to the company, effective March 1. The Board has elected Steve Easterbrook to replace Thompson as President and CEO.

一月 25, 2015

Confirmed: French Fried Potatoes NOT a Source of Trans Fat

New Research Confirms French Fried Potatoes Are Not a Source of Trans Fat

一月 23, 2015

Past Presidents National Potato Council Honored for WIC Accomplishment

At the National Potato Council (NPC) Annual Meeting on January 9, 2015, in Orlando, Florida, seven NPC
past presidents were invited to come on stage.

Impression of one of the many POTATO EXPO 2015 receptions

一月 20, 2015

Potato Expo 2015 over... time to start planning for Potato Expo 2016

POTATO EXPO 2015, held January 7-9, in Orlando, Florida, turned out to be the greatest event
yet for exhibitors and attendees.

NPC 2014 President Randy Hardy hands the award to Brendon Rockey and Sheldon Rockey with wife Nicole.

一月 20, 2015

Rockey Farm (Colorado) receives the NPC 2014 Environmental Stewardship Award

Brendon and Sheldon Rockey of Rockey Farms in Center, Colorado, were named the recipients of the prestigious 2014 Environmental Stewardship Award presented at the National Potato Council’s 2015 Annual Meeting.

一月 16, 2015

US Potato Industry challenged to put 3000 potato-friendly salad-bars in schools

United States Potato Board President & CEO Blair Richardson surprised attendees at the POTATO EXPO 2015 with an industry challenge to install 3,000 potato-friendly salad bars in school lunch programs across the United States.

一月 15, 2015

US Potato Growers select 2015 National Potato Council leadership

At the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2015 Annual Meeting, held January 9-10, 2015, in Orlando, Florida, Dan Lake from Lake Seed, Inc. of Ronan, Montana, was elected to serve as NPC’s president for 2015 and to lead the council’s Executive Committee.

一月 05, 2015

Washington-Oregon Potato Conference: a regionally popular, prominent event

Once again, the Washington State Potato Commission and Oregon Potato Commission have joined forces in the planning and execution of the 2015 Washington/Oregon Potato Conference, Jan. 27-29.

十二月 23, 2014

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.

十二月 21, 2014

NPD: Understanding Consumer Dynamics Key to Restaurant Industry Growth in 2015

As the restaurant industry struggles to entice more consumer visits, consumer attitudes and behaviors are shifting.

十二月 14, 2014

United States Potato Board receives 5 million for the promotion of US Potatoes around the world

The United States Potato Board (USPB) received an allocation of $4,998,892 in program year 2015 Market Access Program (MAP) funds from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) at USDA. These funds will be used by the USPB to promote frozen, dehydrated, chip-stock, table-stock and seed potatoes in over 25 countries around the world.

十二月 11, 2014

EEUU: Consideran subsidiar papas para madres pobres

Si es aprobado por el por el Congreso, las mujeres de bajos ingresos en Estados Unidos podrán por primera vez pagar por papas con vales subsidiados por el gobierno emitidos por el programa de nutrición infantil Mujeres, Bebés y Niños (WIC).

White potatoes: includes colored regular potatoes too!

十二月 10, 2014

US Potato growers score with spending bill provision

Count the potato among the special interests rewarded in the massive spending deal Congress unveiled this week.

SFA CEO Tom Dempsey (left) together with Alison van Eenennaam and Stacey Forshee testified in favor of GMO bill HR4432

十二月 10, 2014

Snack Food Association CEO Urges Congress to Approve Federal Standard for GMO Food Labels

Snack Food Association CEO Tom Dempsey today urged Congress to approve legislation creating a federal standard for labeling food produced with genetically modified organisms (GMOs).