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Potato Variety Management Institute (PVMI)
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The Potato Variety Management Institute (PVMI) was established in 2005 by the the state potato commissions of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho to handle the licensing and royalty collection on Tri-State potato varieties.
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February 24, 2011
Excitement cools for Premier Russet
The Premier Russet was one hot potato, but the high expectations did not materialize...From the archive
September 25, 2010
Russet Burbank in US still King of Spuds
The Russet Burbank is still the reigning king of spuds, thanks largely to Americans' love of fries.The industry stalwart comprised 44.6 percent of total acreage this year in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wisconsin, Maine, North Dakota and Minnesota, acco...From the archive
February 08, 2010
McDonald’s officials visit PVMI to talk about new potato varieties for French Fries.
McDonald’s officials are meeting with the Potato Variety Management Institute (PVMI) to talk about potential new varieties of potatoes for French Fries. Jeanne Debons, executive director of the Potato Variety Management Institute (PVMI), is meeting M...From the archive
September 23, 2009
Bannock Russet new potato variety for McDonald's french fries?
From the fields of Idaho to tasting rooms in suburban Chicago, potato farmers, researchers and industry representatives are in the midst of an elusive hunt: finding a new spud for McDonald's french fries.From the archive
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