PLEASANT VALLEY, Idaho — Potato farmer Tanner Funk feared a weather-related repeat of each of the last two years. “When I saw frost on my truck windshield, I almost didn’t want to go dig in the fields ...

Don McFarland is 85 years old, but his eyes light up and he starts smiling like a kid when you mention potatoes or how he grows them on his property nestled into the base of the Boise National Forest.

EAGLE, ID - The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is introducing Top That Tater™, a new chef-inspired seasoning created to ...

HAMMETT, Idaho — Idaho’s iconic potatoes are facing a decline in demand, leading to fewer acres planted across the state and forcing local farmers to adapt. Nick Blanksma, whose family has farmed in ...

University of Idaho will host the 57th annual Idaho Potato Conference Jan. 22-23, offering the latest research and news affecting regional farmers and others involved in the potato industry. The 2025 ...

From the rich, volcanic soil of eastern Idaho, potatoes embark on a journey that eventually ends up on dinner plates across the nation. At Gross Farms in Wilder, rows upon rows of spuds are harvested, ...

Idaho growers face a threat from diseases harming potato quality and impacting profits. USDA grants fund research to tackle the growing problem.

BOISE, Idaho — Are you getting ready for Valentine's Day? Well, pucker up for this. The Idaho Potato Commission launched a French Fry lip balm, or what they are calling the Kiss of French. It smells ...

A hands-on tip learned directly from an Idaho potato farmer, showing a simple, practical technique used in real farm conditions. Focuses on everyday knowledge passed down through experience, ...

EAGLE, ID - Three regional retail winners will be able to select the television set of their dreams – up to a $3,500 value – as their grand prize in the 2026 Idaho® Potato Lovers Display Contest.“We ...