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A new assistant professor at the University of Idaho is trying to tackle a big problem before the potato industry; reducing post-harvest losses.  Gustavo Teixeria said as the global population continues to increase, and resources become more limited, it’s vital that post-harvest losses are minimized or removed.   "The o...

The University of Idaho and Boise State University are conducting a two-year study that probes how wildfire smoke impact potatoes crops.  Farmers have reported smaller yields and worse quality during active wildfire seasons that produce a lot of smoke.  Univers...

After being paused because of the coronavirus pandemic, work on the McCain Foods expansion project in Othello is set to resume in early October. On Tuesday, the frozen food company announced it would restart construction of its 170,000 square foot expansion of its potato processing facility ...

Could Othello soon become home to the world’s largest potato processor?   McCain Foods is currently expanding their existing facility to increase the number of potatoes that can be processed.  The expansion is reportedly taking place to keep up with demand from McDonald’s after the Golden Arches expanded its all day breakfast menu.   According to...

Thursday was an exciting day in Othello, as McCain Foods broke ground on a 170,000 square foot expansion project to their potato processing facility.  Company officials said the expansion should bring 180 new jobs to the Othello area.  All three Adams County Commissioners were on hand for Thursday's ground breaking.  The hop...

Thursday was an exciting day in Othello, as McCain Foods broke ground on a 170,000 square foot expansion project to their potato processing facility.  Company officials said the expansion should bring 180 new jobs to the Othello area.  All three Adams County Commissioners were on hand for Thursday's ground breaking.  The hop...

“This is like Christmas in May.  It’s wonderful news for the potato community,” said Washington state Potato Commission Executive Director Chris Voigt on this week’s news that McCain Foods plans to invest $300 million to expand the company’s Othello processing facility.  Company officials announced a 17...