More information about upcoming Idaho Potato Commission Meetings and potato industry events can be found on the Events page.
A comprehensive guide to shippers, processors, and potato varieties in Idaho.
Learn more about sustainability in the potato industry here!
Click to hear Former Chairman Todd Cornelison talk about Idaho® Potatoes.
The IPC received a petition from an Idaho grower and shipper requesting that the IPC amend its administrative rules to remove the variety labeling requirements for all varieties of potatoes grown in Idaho. The proposal included a recommendation to label all russet varieties grown in Idaho as "Idaho Russet". As a result, labeling the variety of potato on packaging would become optional.
The purpose of the negotiated rulemaking process is to determine whether it is beneficial to the Idaho potato industry, Idaho potato customers, and consumers to Idaho potatoes for the IPC to remove the labeling requirement on all varieties of potatoes.
Join Megan Keno, first runner-up from Next Level Chef Season 4 with Gordon Ramsay, as she trades the kitchen for the fields at Legacy Farms to discover where Idaho® potatoes begin their journey. Then watch her team up with Owen Garrett of Sun Valley Culinary Institute to transform Idaho® potatoes into an elevated, flavor-forward dish.
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Idaho's Iconic Black "World Famous Potatoes" License Plate Is Back
Each year, Idaho harvests about 13 billion pounds of potatoes in just six short weeks. This amazing feat of labor, dedication, and skill wouldn't be possible without the Idaho® potato growers, whose expertise and family history lend them the knowledge to grow and harvest America's favorite vegetable to perfection, every single year..
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Growing America's favorite vegetable is no easy task. To help, the Idaho Potato Commission has compiled what we believe to be the most informative and relevant resources for growers.
Idaho® Potatoes have been certified by the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, affirming their health benefits and making them a confident choice for consumers.
Learn MoreCommissioners are nominated by the industry and then appointed by the Governor of Idaho. They serve a 1–3 year term with the opportunity to serve two terms. The five grower commissioners each represent a specific district. There are two commissioners each representing the Shipper and Processor aspects of the industry.
Any inquiries regarding Industry matters will be best answered by your state's Industry representative. Contact them now for the most accurate insight into your questions.
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