DENVER (April 28, 2021) —Shelley Olsen of Othello, Washington, and Steve Elfering of Idaho Falls, Idaho, were elected to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee as the Domestic Marketing Committee Co-Chairs…
…of Camden, North Carolina, Chair of the Finance & Policy Committee Jason Davenport of Bakersfield, California and Steve Streich of Kalispell, Montana, Co-Chairs of the International Marketing Committee Mike Carter…
DENVER (April 28, 2021) — Jennifer Gogan of Houlton, Maine, and Jared Smith of Alamosa, Colorado, were elected to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee as Research Committee Co-Chairs on March…
…Board Member and her third year on the Executive Committee. Before her current role, she served for two years as Co-Chair of the Industry Outreach Committee. Alderete is in his…
…each year of the three-year term, 2024-2027 Be active in the potato-farming community Be visible in community work, participate in local government, cultural or business affairs—someone who is a leader…
…community.” Potatoes are a nutrient-dense vegetable. A medium (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato provides nearly one-third of the daily value (DV) of vitamin C, along with 15% DV of potassium and…
…varieties that contribute to a healthy supply chain. NCP’s Network The comprehensive network of contributing breeders, trial sites, and disease testing services has evolved to include the following: 12 breeders…
The limited U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement came into effect on January 1, 2020, immediately eliminating the 4.3% tariff on U.S. fresh chipping potatoes as well as lowering Japan’s tariffs on U.S. frozen fries to 4.25% (from 8.5%) and on U.S. dehydrated potato flakes to 13.3% (from 20%).
…Board for the 2,000 potato farming families operating in the United States. Potatoes USA, the largest vegetable commodity board, was established in 1971 by potato farmers to promote the benefits…