'Zebra Chip' Disease Concerns Northwest Potato Growers
Northwest agriculture researchers say they are finding more cases of a zebra chip disease in the region’s potatoes. The malady mars spuds with dark streaks, making them unsuitable for sale. The latest...
View ArticleSouth Korea Ban On Fresh Northwest Potatoes
Starting Friday, fresh potatoes from Idaho, Oregon and Washington can no longer be exported to South Korea. As Capital Press reported earlier this week, Korea’s export ban results from concerns over an...
View ArticleS. Korea Lifts Ban On NW “Chipping” Potatoes
South Korea has lifted a two month old ban on Northwest potato exports - at least the ones used for potato chips. The move comes after growers agreed to take steps to insure they don’t ship potatoes...
View ArticleKeeping ‘Idaho Potatoes’ From Becoming ‘Brussels Sprouts’ No Easy Task
You've heard of fake designer handbags and imitation Apple stores. Well, the state of Idaho is worried about knock-off potatoes. Idaho is trying to block a trademark on the word “IDAHO” in Turkey. The...
View ArticleIdaho Company Seeks To Introduce Genetically Engineered Potato
One of the country's leading suppliers of french fries is asking the federal government to approve genetically modified potatoes. The USDA announced the move Friday by the J.R. Simplot Company of...
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