News on The Potato Supply Chain from Northern America

Potato Industry Leadership Institute’s Class of 2023 Announced

October 31, 2022

Potato Industry Leadership Institute announces Class of 2023

The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is pleased to announce the 2023 class of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI).

October 27, 2022

Hydrite awarded One Green Globes certification for new corporate headquarters by the Green Building Initiative

Hydrite, an integrated manufacturer and supplier of chemicals and related services, has earned a Green Globes® for New Construction certification with a One Green Globes rating for its new corporate headquarters

October 24, 2022

UPGC: Potato harvest update Canada, October 2022

In Canada, the potato harvest is in the final stages across the country. Most provinces have enjoyed excellent harvest conditions without the high temperatures experienced in early September nor the wet conditions of early spring.

New Antibiotic Comes From a Pathogenic Bacterium in Potatoes.

October 24, 2022

New Antibiotic Solanimycin discovered in a Pathogenic Bacterium in Potatoes (Dickeya solani)

The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance has led researchers to search for new compounds everywhere. This week in mBio, a multinational team of researchers in Europe report the discovery of a new antifungal antibiotic named solanimycin.

October 22, 2022

New Hire and Promotions at the Idaho Potato Commission

The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) recently announced the addition of Sam Eaton as the new Vice President of Legal and Government Affairs. Ross Johnson has been promoted to Vice President of Retail and International.

Case Ih launches two new farmall a models

October 19, 2022

Case IH launches two new Farmall A tractors

Case IH has launched two new Farmall A tractors, the 90hp 90 A and 100hp 100 A, which form part of the company’s extended Farmall range from 55hp to 120hp

October 16, 2022

The World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes its new Executive Director Ellen Kouwenberg

The World Potato Congress President, John Griffin, would like to extend a congratulations and warm welcome to their new incoming Executive Director, Ellen Kouwenberg, who will be replacing outgoing General Manager, Brian Douglas.

Biden-Harris Administration Makes USD 500 Million Available to Increase Innovative American-Made Fertilizer Production

October 14, 2022

US Government invests USD 500 Million to stimulate Innovative American-Made Fertilizer Production

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced last month that the United States government is making USD 500 million in grants available to increase American-made fertilizer production to spur competition.

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Announces Rebrand

October 13, 2022

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association now goes by Northland Potatoes

Northern Plains Potato Growers Association (NPPGA) has announced a name change and will now be doing business as Northland Potato Growers Association. The new name includes a new logo and brand design

October 13, 2022

Potato packaging and storage facility available in the heart of Colorado

Potato packaging and storage facility available in the heart of Colorado’s 'potato belt'! Marcus & Millichap is pleased to present the opportunity to acquire or lease the property located at 710 East 3rd Street in Center, Colorado.

October 08, 2022

National Potato Council Appoints New Program Coordinator

The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomed new Program Coordinator Madeleine Poulin to assist the council as it promotes the interests of U.S. potato growers, their families, and the rural communities they support.

October 05, 2022

Star-studded Potato Expo 2023 to Feature Celebrity Chefs, ‘Chopped’ and ‘Chopped Junior’ Host

When celebrity chef Simon Majumdar tweeted a photo of his Potato Expo 2022 cooking demonstration last January, Duff Goldman bemoaned missing the show.

October 04, 2022

Wilcox Fresh expands its supply of Famous Idaho Potatoes by acquiring heirloom fingerling grower and shipper, Southwind Farms.

Floyd Wilcox & Sons Inc. dba Wilcox Fresh is excited to announce the acquisition of Southwind Farms located in Heyburn, ID. Wilcox Fresh was established in Rexburg, ID in 1948 by Floyd Wilcox shortly after his sons returned home from WW2.

October 03, 2022

RPE recognized for outstanding achievement in promoting renewable energy

The nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) on Sept. 15 presented the 2022 Green Power Leadership Awards, awarding six organizations and one individual for their roles in promoting and expanding the use of clean, renewable energy.

October 03, 2022

Eagle Eye says Idaho potato crop showing high quality but smaller sizing

Eagle Eye Produce had been harvesting new crop potatoes for several weeks before beginning harvest for its storage supplies the week after Labor Day. While it is still too early to know the overall projection for the crop.

PEI potato farmers worried excess moisture caused by Hurricane Fiona may damage crops

September 30, 2022

PEI potato farmers worried excess moisture from Fiona may damage crops

Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farmers say they are concerned excessive moisture in the fields caused by the storm Fiona may lead their produce to rot in storage - though they hope that is not the case.

September 30, 2022

MountainKing Potatoes Begins Re-Brand of Butter Russets as Butter Cream Potatoes

MountainKing has launched a re-brand of one of its popular, gourmet varieties with the introduction of its Butter Cream Potatoes, now available in three-pound poly mesh bags.

September 26, 2022

US Retail consumers spent more on potatoes

US Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales but decreased in volume sales from July 2021 - June 2022, compared to the same timeframe a year ago. As consumer prices increased by 10.5%, retail dollar sales increased by 5.7%.

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