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They may be called French fries, but they are a tried-and-true American staple right along with hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza -- also foods we adopted from other countries. If not converted to fries,...

They may be called French fries, but they are a tried-and-true American staple right along with hamburgers, hot dogs and pizza -- also foods we adopted from other countries. If not converted to fries,...

Idahos signature potato crop has returned to average this year after two consecutive years of challenging weather and other conditions.

The total sale of organic food products in the United States rose by 13 percent from 2019 to 2021, according to recently released USDA data.

The total sale of organic food products in the United States rose by 13 percent from 2019 to 2021, according to recently released USDA data.

This years Potato Conference, otherwise known as potato school, was a huge success. It was held at Idaho State University in Pocatello. I had a chance to continue my conversation with Travis Blacker, industry relations director for the Idaho Potato Commission, as he went over some of the important details. David Sparks, Idaho. Speaker2: Agg Today, Ive always called it potato school. I think thats what people call it, and its kind of funny, but thats what we call it, the Adult Potato Commission. ...

At the recent potato conference in Pocatello, I talked with Travis Blacker, industry relations director for the Idaho Potato Commission, and he told me all about the Potato Conference itself, otherwise known as Potato School. David Sparks, Idaho Egg today. Speaker2: This is a pretty big deal for our industry. It starts on a Tuesday. Its from 9 to 5, Tuesday and Wednesday, and then it ends Thursday at 1:00 in the afternoon. But it draws in a lot of growers from all over Idaho and then even grower...

This years Potato Conference, otherwise known as potato school, was a huge success. It was held at Idaho State University in Pocatello. I had a chance to continue my conversation with Travis Blacker, industry relations director for the Idaho Potato Commission, as he went over some of the important details. David Sparks, Idaho. Speaker2: Agg Today, Ive always called it potato school. I think thats what people call it, and its kind of funny, but thats what we call it, the Adult Potato Commission. ...

At the recent potato conference in Pocatello, I talked with Travis Blacker, industry relations director for the Idaho Potato Commission, and he told me all about the Potato Conference itself, otherwise known as Potato School. David Sparks, Idaho Egg today. Speaker2: This is a pretty big deal for our industry. It starts on a Tuesday. Its from 9 to 5, Tuesday and Wednesday, and then it ends Thursday at 1:00 in the afternoon. But it draws in a lot of growers from all over Idaho and then even grower...

Quality over quantity is the watchword for the 2022 russet crop in Idaho, as growers grappled with increased input costs and weather challenges that led to fewer acres being planted. “The potato quality looks amazing this year — maybe the best in recent memory,” said Travis Blacker, vice president of industry relations and research for the Idaho Potato Commission. “I’ve heard from growers all over the state that they are really impressed with the potatoes they dug during this year’s...