Idaho Potato Commission

Think potatoes are off-limits for diabetes? Think again! A recent collaboration is reshaping the way we view these spuds on our plates.

The potato industry has faced a variety of headwinds over the past couple of years, resulting in canceled contracts, lower prices and tough economic times.

“We're struggling right now," said Jamey Higham, Executive Director of the Idaho Potato Commission. "The returns our growers are getting are well below the cost to produce potatoes.

Three new Commissioners have been appointed to the Idaho Potato Commission; Scott Mickelsen, Doug Ruff, and Brad Russell. The three were officially sworn in on October 22nd.

The Idaho Potato Commission has a new Foodservice Promotion Director – West. Michael Ybarra was named to the roll, following the retirement of longtime produce industry leader Armand Lobato.

What is the best way to enjoy potatoes? The Idaho Potato Commission wanted to find out, so they conducted a survey to get to the bottom of this hot buttoned issue.

Jamey Higham, Executive Director of the Idaho Potato Commission said the U.S. economy is incredibly challenging right now.

Next month the Idaho Potato Commission will host a meeting to take nominations for Idaho delegates to serve on the Potatoes USA Board.  This year Idaho has two open positions to fill with three eligible for renomination.  Each potato organization growing more than five acres of potatoes is eligible to participate in nominating and voting for these positions.    The meeti...

They say there’s no school like the old school, and that will be very true at Idaho DMV offices starting next month.  During the most recent legislative session, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 204 creating a new license plate design honoring the state’s potato industry.  Jamey Higham, Executive ...

For a variety of reasons, the potato industry struggled last year, with demand for the spud down.  Consumers habits have changed after the pandemic, and the U.S. is not exporting as many potato products as growers and industry leader would like to see.  On top ...