COVID-19 pandemic could force down Idaho potato acres
April 28, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic could force down Idaho potato acres
Total acres of Idaho’s iconic potato crop could decrease significantly this year as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Although there was a rush on potatoes at grocery stores early on.
Frank Muir, president, and CEO of the Boise, Idaho-based Idaho Potato Commission
March 31, 2020
Idaho Potato Commission mulls grower group funding
The Idaho Potato Commission will seek the attorney general's guidance on a funding request by a recently formed association of growers.
Idaho State University’s Holt Arena was filled with the latest in agricultural technology as vendors showed their wares to potential customers in January 2019 during the annual Ag Expo in Pocatello. This year’s event is coming soon.
January 21, 2020
Idaho Potato Conference to include technology training
Understanding soil health is a central theme of the 52nd annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show, scheduled for Jan. 22-23 at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building.
Frank Muir, President and CEO of the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC)
June 21, 2019
Idaho Potato Commission sponsorships drive awareness of brand
The Idaho Potato Commission has found that the best way to communicate that potatoes are part of an active, healthy lifestyle is to show it. Therefore, the IPC sponsors several athletic programs and events that support and encourage folks to be active.
Kristie Wolfe poses with her Big Idaho Potato Hotel, a miniature home located in Boise that she built from the original 6-ton replica potato mounted on the Idaho Potato Commission’s Great Big Idaho Potato Truck. (Courtesy: Kristie Wolfe)
June 18, 2019
Potato hotel paying dividends for Idaho farmers
Giving away the original 6-ton replica Russet Burbank that once toured the nation on its Great Big Idaho Potato Truck is paying major dividends for the Idaho Potato Commission, according to Frank Muir, president and CEO of the organization.
Potato harvesting in near Fort Hall, Idaho (undated) (Courtesy: Idaho State Journal)
June 11, 2019
Idaho potato farmers heading to Taiwan on trade mission
A team of fresh Idaho potato shippers will soon head to Taiwan to develop new business relationships in the Southeast Asian market.
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Alan Kahn, Idaho Potato Commission VP of Foodservice
December 03, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission hires Alan Kahn to lead its Foodservice Division
Today the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) welcomes Alan Kahn as the new Vice President of Foodservice. His extensive foodservice and marketing experience will help him to develop and implement attention-grabbing campaigns focused on foodservice.
Screenshot of the homepage of the Idaho Potato Commission website https://idahopotato.com/
August 21, 2018
Idaho Potato Commission website redesigned
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is thrilled to announce the launch of its redesigned website with more mobile-friendly formats, scroll features, modified layouts and a load-on-demand feature.
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Aerial view of a potato field near Rexburg, Idaho. Growers in Idaho say the crop is on track and look forward to warm weather in the weeks ahead.
July 09, 2018
Idaho potato crop on track despite early cool weather
Idaho potato fields looked good as of early July as plants closed in over rows, signaling the tubers are preparing to grow strongly amid the hot-day, cool-night march toward harvest.
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