Potatoes

Idaho Company Seeks To Introduce Genetically Engineered Potato

Jessica Robinson — Sat, 04 May 2013 00:14:55 +0000

One of the country's leading suppliers of french fries is asking the federal government to approve genetically modified potatoes. The USDA announced the move Friday by the J.R. Simplot Company of Idaho. It would be the only genetically engineered potato on the market.

Simplot has branded them Innate potatoes. The company figured out how to use existing potato DNA to design a spud that’s less prone to dark spots. It also produces less acrylamide when cooked.

Keeping ‘Idaho Potatoes’ From Becoming ‘Brussels Sprouts’ No Easy Task

Jessica Robinson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:27:43 +0000

You've heard of fake designer handbags and imitation Apple stores. Well, the state of Idaho is worried about knock-off potatoes. Idaho is trying to block a trademark on the word “IDAHO” in Turkey. The state sees it as a potentially costly threat. But as Jessica Robinson reports, controlling the global brand is no easy task.

S. Korea Lifts Ban On NW “Chipping” Potatoes

Thom Kokenge — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:36:36 +0000

South Korea has lifted a two month old ban on Northwest potato exports - at least the ones used for potato chips. The move comes after growers agreed to take steps to insure they don’t ship potatoes infected with zebra chip disease.

South Korea Ban On Fresh Northwest Potatoes

Emilie Ritter Saunders — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:31:04 +0000

Starting Friday, fresh potatoes from Idaho, Oregon and Washington can no longer be exported to South Korea. As Capital Press reported earlier this week, Korea’s export ban results from concerns over an insect-borne disease that causes light yellow potato flesh to darken and stripe — the zebra chip.

'Zebra Chip' Disease Concerns Northwest Potato Growers

Anna King — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 23:47:19 +0000

Northwest agriculture researchers say they are finding more cases of a zebra chip disease in the region’s potatoes. The malady mars spuds with dark streaks, making them unsuitable for sale. The latest case cropped up near Hermiston, Ore.