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Potato wart outbreak leads to Canada stopping its spuds from heading to U.S.

by Lily Jamali
Dec 24, 2021
Every year, Canada ships enough potatoes to starch up about 9 million Americans.
A potato wart outbreak has lead to an potato export ban from the Canada to the U.S.
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Late potato planting could affect french fry supply

by Anna King
Apr 2, 2019
Availability of french fries depends on the weather in Washington, Oregon and Idaho this spring.
Potatoes scoot by on belts at Balcom and Moe, Inc. in Pasco. The potatoes are rinsed, sized and put in bags destined for America’s supermarkets. The potato farmer and packer-shipper has been in business since the 1920s.
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Potatoes fight to get on the WIC nutrition list

by Krissy Clark
Jun 10, 2014
Potato growers want the WIC program to include potatoes as an approved vegetable.
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Are you afraid of the potato cartel?

by Sarah Gardner
Jun 17, 2013
A giant grocery wholesaler is accusing a giant potato growers association of fixing prices.
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Turkish firm moves to trademark Idaho's state name

by Marketplace Contributor
Feb 18, 2013
It may sound like a Thanksgiving dinner food fight, but it's actually a serious battle over knock-offs. Potato-proud Idaho is fighting against Turkey, the country.
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