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Example of a high bay frozen storage facility where potato processing companies store their 'emergency supply' of frozen french fries. This is an aerial view of the facilities of Preferred Freezer Services in Richland Washington. When this facility was bu
April 25, 2019
Will A Slow Start For Pacific North-west Potato Farmers lead to a French Fry shortage?
Spring is just now beginning to shine in much of eastern Oregon and Washington. A winter of record snowfall left the ground frozen or flooded much later than normal. As a result, farmers are getting a late start on their crops.
North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019.
March 25, 2019
Will added North American potato processing capacity lead to increased acreage?
North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019. In Potato Country, Bruce Huffaker of NAPMN discusses the impact.
Accounting for 69 percent of the potato production in 2017, Russets are still by far the most important potato type in the United States.
September 18, 2018
Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly
Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.
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Front row, left to right: Field Department Senior Field Rep Brianne O’Leary, Easton Plant Manager Dave Giroux, McCain Champion Growers Lloyd Leavitt, Landen Leavitt, Randy Leavitt, Lori Leavitt, McCain VP of Integrated Supply Chain Dale McCarthy.
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September 03, 2018
Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton
The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month
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View on the facilities of CSS Farms subsidiary Agri-Pack in Pasco, Washington (Courtesy: Google)
February 27, 2018
CSS Farms select RPE as marketing partner for its subsidiary Agri-Pack
CSS Farms, a producer of specialty potatoes and potatoes for the production of potato chips, has selected RPE as exclusive marketing partmner for its Washington subsidiary Agri-Pack.
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Potatoes USA reported that export of potatoes and potato products in the month of July (2017) was up compared to July last year.
October 05, 2017
United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Up for July 2017
After a record export of potatoes and potato products from the United States in the period from July 2016 to June 2017, Potatoes USA reported that export in the month of July was up compared to July last year.
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John Jemison is a soil and water quality specialist for the University of Maine.
September 14, 2017
Even With Lack of Rain, Maine Potato Crop Looks Good
As the potato season in Maine is coming to an end, John Jemison, a soil and water quality specialist for the University of Maine is reflecting on the season and what the harvest might bring.
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Hillary Fernandez of Stanfield releases a gate on the back of a potato truck as Estella Dueñez of Hermiston sorts Russet potatoes as they move down a conveyor belt outside Hermiston (Courtesy: East Oregonian)
September 05, 2017
Acreage Reduction in Pacific Northwest means Better Potato Prices
The spring weather in Oregon may not have been ideal, but potato farmer Tony Amstad, owner of Amstad Farms, is still pleasantly surprised with the size and quality of his early season potatoes.
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Russet Norkotah is an early to medium maturity cultivar grown primarily for the fresh market. Yields are medium and tuber specific gravity is low to medium. Russet Norkotah has an attractive general appearance and a desirable tuber shape and type, but the
August 27, 2017
Idaho Potato Growers report lower yield in early Norkotah Harvest
Idaho Potato industry officials report yields are down significantly as Western Idaho growers have started with their early harvest of Russet Norkotahs for the fresh market.
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Typical Bulk Potato Storage for processing in the Pacific North West (Courtesy: Pleasant Valley Potato)
June 13, 2017
Lamb Weston is adding potato storage capacity in Pasco, Washington
Lamb Weston has started the construction of additional potato storage facilities in Pasco, Washington, representing an investment of USD 3.4 million
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McCain Foods USA has announced it will invest more than USD 200 million into expanding its Burley, Idaho potato processing plant, creating 180 jobs and increasing potato production throughout the state.
May 04, 2017
McCain Foods USA plans USD 200 million expansion of Burley Idaho French Fry plant
McCain Foods USA has announced it will invest more than USD 200 million into expanding its Burley, Idaho potato processing plant, creating 180 jobs and increasing potato production throughout the state.
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The 13 major potato States held 133 million cwt of potatoes in storage April 1, 2017, up 6 percent from April 1, 2016.
April 24, 2017
United States Potato Stocks Up 6 percent from April 2016
The 13 major potato States held 133 million cwt of potatoes in storage April 1, 2017, up 6 percent from April 1, 2016.
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Washington State University (WSU) scientist Mark Pavek and two Tri-State potato research colleagues check out new potato varieties in a WSU research field.
November 29, 2016
McDonald's accepts two new potato varieties for its fries: Blazer Russet and Clearwater Russet
In September, McDonald's approved two relatively new potato varieties for the production of their french Fries. They only allow seven varieties now, four of which were developed by the Tri-State Program
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Potato fields Idaho is the US state producing the most potatoes, followed by Washington.
November 21, 2016
The top six potato varieties grown in the United States (Fall Crop)
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Front row left to right: McCain Field Department Manager Bart Bradbury, McCain Champion Growers, Jerry Flewelling, Bruce Flewelling, Valorie Flewelling, McCain Field Department Scheduler Barry Wolverton.
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August 31, 2016
Flewelling Farms named Champion Potato Grower for McCain Foods - Easton, Maine
Flewelling Farms, Inc was awarded the title of Champion Grower for season 2015-2016 of the McCain Foods - Easton potato processing facility.
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August 23, 2016
Heartland Farms Appoints Danielle Golden as Sr. Sales and Customer Service Manager
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service Potato Research Worksite sign greets visitors to the center where cutting-edge potato research is conducted in East Grand Forks, Minn. (Nick Nelson / Agweek)
November 04, 2015
Unique Potato Research Worksite in Minnesota
The USDA Agricultural Research Service’s Potato Research Worksite is a unique, invaluable resource that helps develop better chips, fries and dehydrated flakes through improved storage and processing.
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Idaho potato growers accept slight price cut in processing contracts
April 12, 2015
Idaho potato growers accept slight price cut in processing contracts
Southern Idaho Potato Cooperative growers have agreed to a contract that slightly reduces potato prices but requires processors to accept at least 90 percent of their 2014 acreages with individual farms.
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