Grant will help researchers identify insects causing zebra chip. Ag Minute Oct 27. 2015

Washington State University researcher Bill Snyder has received a $2.7 million grant to research which psyllids may be causing zebra chip. Click here for full story.

Inslee’s trade trip to include pitches for spuds, blueberries, wine. Ag Minute for Aug 13, 2015

Potatoes, blueberries and wine to be part of Washington Gov. Jay Inslee's trade trip to Japan and South Korea. Click here for full story.

Governor, farm leaders say trade mission will benefit producers AgMinute for May 20, 2015

Members of an Idaho governor's trade mission to Mexico and Peru said they're hopeful more Idaho farm commodities will be sold in those countries as a result of the trip. For full Story Click here.

International food aid training building spud demand - AgMinute for April 30, 2015

The U.S. Potato Board hosted a training in Idaho Falls to teach food aid organizations how to use dehydrated potatoes in their programs. Click here for the full story

Study shows potential health benefits of GM potato - AgMinute for March 12, 2015

A new study out of Iowa State University suggests the potential health benefits of J.R. Simplot's genetically engineered Innate potato may outweigh consumer concerns about biotechnology. For more information visit www.capitalpress.com

USPB fills new research director position - AgMinute for March 9, 2015

The U.S. Potato Board has created a new position to coordinate industry research efforts. Click here for the full story

Spending bill would add spuds to WIC - AgMinute for December 11, 2014

Potatoes have been included in the WIC nutrition program in a new congressional spending bill. Click here for the full story

Idaho zebra chip trials inconclusive - AgMinute for November 14, 2014

For a second consecutive year, Idaho research to develop chemical program recommendations for zebra chip has yielded inconclusive results. Click here for the full story

Large, quality spuds in short supply despite higher yields - AgMinute for November 12, 2014

USDA shows potato yields are up in throughout the Northwest and nationwide, yet prices of fresh potato cartons continue strengthening. Click here for the full story

Idaho Potato Commission targets Hispanic consumers - AgMinute for September 12, 2014

The Idaho Potato Commission is encouraged by survey results showing strong national recognition for its brand and loyalty by female Hispanic consumers. Click here for the full story

Spud leaders give GMO guarded endorsement - AgMinute for July 21, 2014

Potato industry leaders have taken a stance in favor of biotechnology as a safe option for developing improved crop varieties. Click here for the full story

Mexico restores fresh U.S. spud imports within 26 kilometers - AgMinute for July 9, 2014

Access has been restored to fresh, U.S. potato exports to Mexico within 26 kilometers of the Mexico-U.S. border. Click here for the full story

South Korea, PNW work to restore spud access - AgMinute for July 1, 2014

Potato industry leaders are optimistic about the restoration of South Korean access for fresh potatoes from the Pacific Northwest after Korean delegates visited Idaho. Click here for the full story

Gov. Otter blasts USDA on WIC spud ban - AgMinute for June 30, 2014

Idaho Gov. Butch Otter takes USDA to task for ignoring an advisory vote by lawmakers supporting potatoes in the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Click here for the full story

GMO spud comment period commences - AgMinute for June 3, 2014

The second and final public comment period has commenced for J.R. Simplot's Innate line of genetically modified potatoes. Click here for the full story

Bill backs fresh spuds in WIC - AgMinute for May 21, 2014

Lawmakers supportive of the potato industry are going forward with a new plan to force the inclusion of fresh, white potatoes in the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program. Click here for the full story

Mexican buyers express interest in U.S. spuds - AgMinute for May 16, 2014

U.S. Potato Board leaders believe attendance at a recent trade event shows strong interest in expanded trade opportunities in the country for fresh, U.S. potatoes. Click here for the full story

ISDA enacts temporary ring rot rules - AgMinute for April 17, 2014

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has implemented temporary rules governing bacterial ring rot in potatoes. Click here for the full story

Mexico to open fresh spud market to U.S. - AgMinute for March 25, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. — All of Mexico may be open to importing fresh, U.S. potatoes before June, based on a final rule the Mexican government recently published setting protocols for fresh potato trade between the two countries. Click here for the full story

Mexico to lift fresh U.S. potato barrier - AgMinute for March 21, 2014

Mexico has published the final rule of a regulation to allow fresh U.S. potato imports throughout the country. Click here for the full story