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YEAR-ROUND ACCESS FOR U.S. CHIPPING POTATOES TO JAPAN

Monday, 24 February 2020 Blog & News

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (MAFF) in Japan has informed USDA that U.S. chipping potatoes will be allowed to enter year-round starting February 14, 2020. Currently the import protocol for U.S. chipping potatoes states that the import period shall be from February 1 to July 30 each year. The new language will state that U.S. chipping potatoes can enter all year round or...

Potato Lovers Month

Saturday, 01 February 2020 Blog & News

February is one of the most important months of the year if you ask us…it’s POTATO LOVERS MONTH! Back in 1987, Governor Gardener signed a declaration making February Potato Lovers Month. There are a ton of great things about potatoes…just to list a few: In Washington, the potato industry is responsible for creating nearly 36,000 jobs and contributes $7.4 billion dollars to the economy....

NOT YOUR MOMMAS MASHED POTATOES

Monday, 23 December 2019 Blog & News

Who doesn’t love classic mashed potatoes? Undeniably, a dinner favorite...right? One bite brings you back to family memories or a favorite holiday… it’s just the perfect comfort food. But WAIT! Hold on! What is this? Mashed potatoes with a whole new twist? This year at the So Northwest Woman’s Show, we are going to be sampling mashed potatoes like you have never tasted before. Swing...

GLOBAL DEMAND GROWTH SEEN FOR FRENCH FRIES

Wednesday, 12 February 2020 Blog & News

The french fry market is growing. For Washington State exports world sales by dollar value has increased 10% from the 2018 calendar year. In total, french fry sales by value exceeded $883 million dollars in 2019. And the peak in that growth curve has not yet been reached, as Asia and Latin America consumption is still smaller than the American one. Good news for Washington State potato farmers...

A SUCCESSFUL 2020 WA/OR POTATO CONFERENCE

Friday, 24 January 2020 Blog & News

We would like to thank everyone who took the time to come check out the 2020 WA-OR Potato Conference. The attendance this year was 2,178 people which is a new record high.  Those in attendance represented 34 different states, numerous Canadian provinces and 4 foreign countries.  The diverse attendance is a great testament to the quality of the show. There were over 170 exhibitor...

2020 So Northwest Women's Show

Monday, 23 December 2019 Blog & News

Tickets to the 2020 NW Women’s Show in Tacoma, WA are on sale now! This year's show will feature everything from cooking to beauty products. WSPC staff and commissioners will be exhibiting at the show. You don’t want to miss our special potato mash-up samples! We will be sharing Greek mashed potatoes, red potatoes mashed with feta cheese, dill, parsley and scallions and a traditional...

Olympia Potato Day 2020

Tuesday, 04 February 2020 Blog & News

This week potato farmers gathered in Olympia meeting with state legislators, staff members, and agency personnel. Family potato farm perspectives were shared, communicating various challenges, and expressing the need to fund soil health research. The Washington State Soil Health Initiative provides a win-win opportunity for potato growers, the environment, and local communities. Growers also...

WHAT ARE YOU EATING?

Monday, 23 December 2019 Blog & News

Baked, boiled, sautéed, mashed, roasted, grilled, or microwaved potatoes can be your secret weapon when getting your family to eat healthily. When taking a closer look at a russet potato you’ll find that they are packed with fiber, potassium, protein, vitamin C, antioxidants and more! Another big health bonus for this versatile vegetable is the fact that they contain no fat, cholesterol,...

Potato Stamp Art

Tuesday, 19 November 2019 Blog & News

Looking for a quick, easy, and affordable art project to do with the kids this Thanksgiving? Try making a potato stamp! The stamp can be used to decorate table tents, placemats or even paper cups. The entire family will enjoy this unique project. This simple art project will have your kids busy for hours. What you need: Potatoes knife Water based paint Pencil or marker pen Paper or...
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