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八月 10, 2009
World's potato experts meet in Fredericton at PAA annual meeting
Fredericton is in the eye of the potato world this week with more than 200 delegates from Canada, the United States and 10 other countries attending the 93rd annual meeting of the Potato Association of America. The potato virus Y, which can affect cro...From the archive

七月 31, 2009
USPB trademarks 'Potatoes Goodness unearthed' slogan
The Potato industry’s “Potatoes … Goodness Unearthed” slogan has officially become a registered trademark.The slogan — which grower-shippers, packers, retailers and other allied industry have been using on bags, bins and boxes since 2008 — will now in...From the archive

七月 30, 2009
Potato Commission chairman resigns
The recently appointed chairman of the Washington State Potato Commission resigned last week following his arrest on assault charges July 5. Robert Halvorson Jr., of Toppenish, was arrested by Yakima County Sheriff’s deputies after injuring a relative ...From the archive

七月 28, 2009
Potato blight flourishing on Prince Edward Island
Wet, humid conditions are leading to the worst season for late blight on potatoes on P.E.I. in years. Provincial agriculture officials report 30 cases of late blight so far this summer in Island potato fields. Last year at this time, there were just t...From the archive

七月 23, 2009
Idaho Potato Commission protects Potato Brand
What's in a name? Almost everything if you're an Idaho potato farmer.Idaho potatoes are one of the most recognizable commodities in the world and growers collectively shell out about $12.5 million a year to advertise, promote and safeguard the famous b...From the archive

七月 22, 2009
United Potato Growers of America thanks growers for keeping 2009 acreage under control
>In its July board of directors meeting, United Potato Growers of America announced that both fall and annual potato acreage is virtually unchanged from last year. This assessment is based upon data from the United States Department of Agriculture a...From the archive
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六月 17, 2009
Idaho Fry Co., potato commission agree to new name for Boise business
Idaho Fry Co. co-owner Blake Lingle said Tuesday that he and his business partner met with officials at the Idaho Potato Commission and came to an agreement on a new name for the business. Plans for a naming contest were scrapped in favor of resolving...From the archive

六月 16, 2009
Farm Bill grant to help specialty crop industry (including potato) in North Dakota
Nearly a year after winning the decades-long battle to gain more federal funding for specialty crops, industry groups and businesses throughout the state have the opportunity to apply for part of a $526,675 block grant from the North Dakota Departmen...From the archive

六月 11, 2009
Eatery's name proves to be hot potato
Maybe the owners of the Idaho Fry Co. should have done a little more research before picking a name for their startup restaurant in Boise.On the other hand, their alleged violation of the Idaho potato trademark hasn't exactly hurt business.Traffic pick...From the archive

六月 04, 2009
The Idaho Potato Commission Addresses The Idaho Fry Company's Name Controversy
Recently, there has been a lot of media attention and public discussion about the Idaho Fry Company's name. The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) would like to share its side of the story and correct some of the misinformation that has been disseminated. O...From the archive

六月 02, 2009
Idaho Fry Company vs Idaho Potato Commission
A creative Boise eatery that spotlights Idaho's most famous crop has run afoul of the very agency that promotes its most famous crop. The Boise Weekly reports online that the Idaho Potato Commission has given newly opened Idaho Fry Company until the en...From the archive

五月 29, 2009
IFT Food Expo and FPSA's PROCESS EXPO to Co-Locate Events in 2010
The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced a new agreement to co-locate the IFT Food Expo and FSPA’s Process Expo at Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center beginning in July 18-2010.From the archive

五月 12, 2009
Washington State Governor urges Obama to resolve trucking dispute with Mexico
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire is urging the Obama administration to quickly resolve a trucking dispute with Mexico to aid export of Washington farm products, including frozen potatoes, that are now the target of the 20 percent duty.Canadian potato gro...From the archive

五月 08, 2009
Prince Edward Island Potato Board today welcomed federal assistance for potato storage losses
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board today welcomed the confirmation of assistance for storage losses that occurred as a result of the extreme wet weather in the fall of 2008. The Board learned of the assistance via a federal government news release...From the archive

五月 05, 2009
The World Experiences US Dehy: USPB Hosts Workshop for International Guests
For the third year running, the United States Potato Board (USPB) hosted guests from select international private voluntary organizations (PVOs) for a workshop to introduce US dehydrated potatoes (dehy) as a sensible solution to food programming. The w...From the archive

五月 05, 2009
Idaho Potato Commission announces winners of the Potato Lover's Month Retail Display Contest
The most anticipated retail promotion of the year, the 2009 Potato Lover’s Month Retail Display Contest, proved to be yet another blockbuster hit for the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) with over 2,150 entries, an 11% increase in participation over 2008....From the archive

四月 17, 2009
Potato shippers rally for higher truck weight limits
The potato industry is backing a bill that would change the 20 year-old national truck weight restriction from a maximum of 80,000 pounds up to 97,000 pounds, which could allow them to ship 19% more potatoes at the same cost.Potato grower-shippers and ...From the archive


