ROCKLAND, Maine — It's easy to think about lobster salad in the summer - and certainly potato salad finds its way to many a picnic or cookout. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s crop production forecast for November reported Maine potato production at 13.4 million cwt, down 20 percent from last year’s forecast. Donald planted his first crop of potatoes when he was a freshman in high school, and this spring he helped plant his 66TH potato crop. Maine was made for agriculture. 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Curtis and his wife Sarah have two children, son Chauncey, age four, and daughter Ruby, age two. The Maine Harvest Festival is set for Nov. 23 & 24 at Bangor’s Cross Insurance Center. The mission of the Maine Potato Board is to provide a competitive environment for our potato growers, processors, and dealers creating stability and the infrastructure for future growth, while promoting the economic importance to the state and quality of the product. French fries made with the new potato varieties AF4296‐3 and Easton have much lower levels of a probable carcinogen than those made with Russet Burbanks, said Mary Ellen Camire, a University of Maine professor of food science and human nutrition. The Maine Potato Board and University of Maine this week announced the creation of two new potato varieties targeted at the french fry and potato chip industries. Public Notice for RFP # 201411868 The State of Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Agricultural Resource Development has a requirement for grant proposals which, if approved, will become […], Newly-Published Research Shows Potatoes Can Be Part of a Weight Loss Regimen The following release was sent out by our friends at the U.S. 1.8K likes. Twenty-three legislators from around the state of Maine arrived in Aroostook County Monday, July 13 for an up close and personal view of Maine’s potato industry and related agriculture. Freeze, then cut frozen logs in to the lengths you want. Today at 4:08 PM. During the disease development, an inky dark colored and sometimes slimy lesion […], Dominic Lajoie- Maine Farmer and Andrew Plant- Maine Potato Board As farmers, at the end of a long growing season when temperatures drop, when crops get harvested and put into storage, and when thoughts (daydreams) stray to traveling to warmer destinations or taking a snowmobile trip, we are often snapped back to the reality of […], It’s that time of year again! The top potato varieties grown in Maine (fall harvest 2016, by acreage) are: Russet Burbank (40.6%) Frito-Lay varieties (15.7%) Norland (5.1%) According to the Portland Press Herald, the town of only 1,500, approved the potato chip maker with a few … Through this limited-time offer, potato growers can get one-year access to PMN’s entire collection of nearly 50 “Focus on Potato” webcasts, plus a dozen other resources housed on the Plant […], Big announcement for local, Maine business! Calvin used a sharp tool to cut the potato logs in to two inch lengths. PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Despite a delay in the end of potato harvest season due to rain and cold weather, local growers have deemed this year’s potato crop a success. The new varieties — the Easton and the Sebec — were developed in partnership with the University of Maine over the past several growing seasons, Tim Hobbs, director of grower relations for the[Read[Read More…], Feel free to get in touch with me, folks! Rhett began experimenting with handmade potato chips using Maine Russet potatoes, first in his home kitchen and then in his convenience store in Mapleton. Crane Brothers recently completed a first of its kind “envelope” Maine potato storage, which they are pleased to show and explain […], The following release was distributed by the Snack Food Association (SFA) On December 10, Snack Food Association (SFA) President & CEO Tom Dempsey urged Congress to approve legislation creating a federal standard for labeling food produced with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Idaho surpasses Maine in extolling the virtues of their potatoes with a huge advertising budget. The company was approved to go into the ground floor of the former North Pownal General Store. Chef Lynn Archer thought the two might be terrific together, so she's put together this recipe that she makes at home for us. Representing food manufacturers before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, Dempsey […], The Maine Potato Board has announced that Robert M. Irving of Caribou, ME has been selected as the 2014 Young Farmer of the Year. PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – The Maine Potato Board has announced that the Caribou Russet potato will once again be available to consumers at the Maine Harvest Festival in Bangor this weekend. We have a growing season that has the right combination of sun and rain. Potato Board. The Apple Computer Company had started a month ago, The Bad News Bears showed in theaters, kids hummed along to Peter Frampton and, in New York, 50 million pounds of Maine potatoes that were supposed to be delivered never showed up.A Maine potato war for the ages had broken out. Having a smaller share of the industry is not all bad, though. Visiting legislators are from all over the state, with a number of them making their first visit to the county. Food service, from restaurants to school cafeterias to fairs and events, buy about 60 percent of Maine's potatoes, but with an economic slow down and the cancellation of events, millions of pounds of potatoes — 200 hundred million hundred weight according to the industry — are just sitting in storage across Aroostook County. It's a small batch artisan potato chip company, Vintage Maine Kitchen, moving from Freeport to Pownal. The story behind the Maine potato war would take more than 10 years to sort itself out in … Geaghan’s Pub & Craft Brewery will be using the Caribou Russet in a variety of potato-based dishes, and Hops House 99 inside Hollywood […]. But with everything from school cafeterias to sports concessions to in-flight meals canceled, potato farmers are facing uncertain times in what is already an uncertain business. In Maine, this comes easy. Full Release, Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity! The vast majority of Maine's thousands of acres of potato … Vitamin C may help support the body’s immune system, which is likely to be especially top-of-mind for Americans as we head into 2021." A no-frills, no-nonsense daily account of breaking global potato news stories, The Maine Potato Board and University of Maine this week announced the creation of two new potato varieties targeted at the french fry and potato chip industries. Maine statutes require that in order for a seed lot to receive certification, a sample must be submitted for post-harvest disease testing at the Maine Potato Testing Lab. Maine Potato … With a climate naturally conducive to the growing, Maine potatoes reap the benefits of all the seasons. Developed by the University of Maine, the new variety is a dual-purpose, […], Cavendish Agri Services and Dr. Robert Coffin along with David DeLodder are pleased to offer a Potato Storage Certification Course to improve storage management practices. WGME CBS 13 News, Portland. News Release The University of Maine (UM) and the Maine Potato Board (MPB) have released a new potato variety, Caribou Russet. The company, founded in 1886, has a rich history of adding value to the potato, from field to plate. The Caribou Russet was tested under the research identification number (AF3362-1) and resulted from a cross between Silverton Russet and Reeves Kingpin. Dominic LaJoie gives Rep Michelle Dunphy of Old Town an impromptu agronomy lesson on potato tubersDay 2 was a long day on the legislative tour. We were joined by a number of growers so everyone had the opportunity to meet and have conversations about the industry and what is on the agenda for day two. This past year has thrown several challenges at Maine potato farmers, leading to decreased production amidst the chaos of a pandemic. Maine potato growers and others in the industry are invited to a special Open House hosted by Crane Brothers Farms in Exeter, Maine on Friday, January 23. About 60 percent of the potatoes produced in Maine and around the country are grown to supply the food service industries. That raised some eyebrows and concerns of neighbors of the former store. To apply, simply print out this Scholarship Form, fill out, and send to: Maine Potato Board Scholarship Committee 744 Main Street […], The Maine Potato Board has announced that its newest variety – the Caribou Russet potato – is now available in select stores in Eastern Maine. Monday, 9/22 – Bruce Flewelling Tuesday, 9/23 – Double G Farms Wednesday, 9/24 – Labrie Farms Thursday, 9/25 – Gene Helstrom Friday, 9/26 – Lawrence Dumais Monday, 9/29 – Fred Flewelling Tuesday, 9/30 – Hemphill Farms Wednesday, 10/1 – Buck Farms Thursday, 10/2 – LaJoie Growers Friday, 10/3 […], Commissioner Walt Whitcomb has announced the appointment of David McCrum of Rumford Point and the re-appointment of Dominic Lajoie of Van Buren to the Maine Seed Potato Board. MPB executive director Don Flannery gave […], Nearly two dozen state legislators, plus some guests, arrived in Aroostook County on Tuesday to participate in the biannual potato industry legislative tour, guests of the Maine Potato Board. With much of the food industry closed, potato farmers in Maine haven't been able to sell a big chunk of their harvest from last year. The Maine Potato Board is hosting the legislators on this traditional tour. The bus pulled out at 7:30 with a first stop at Theriault’s John Deere dealership. WMUR-TV. BIG Tonka toys! A lack of best […], Before leaving Presque Isle, we spent some time learning about the equipment needed to raise potatoes and other county crops. The potato is northern Maine’s primary agricultural product and in the 1940s Maine’s potato production was tops in the nation. 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The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s crop production forecast for November reported Maine potato production at 13.4 million cwt, down 20 percent from last year’s forecast. The brothers farm in Caribou, Limestone and Fort Fairfield, raising potatoes and small grains. Local In-depth news coverage of the Greater Boston Area. Don Flannery, executive director of the Maine Potato Board, which promotes Maine’s potato industry, said that the poor harvests would create a “strong demand” for Maine-grown potatoes. The USDA should create economic relief programs tailored to the industries, King said. Source: The Produce News This past year has thrown several challenges at Maine potato farmers, leading to decreased production amidst the chaos of a pandemic. Today, the National Academy of Science’s Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report that is the first in a series to evaluate the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Vintage Maine Kitchen, which is a production kitchen at 491 U.S. Route 1, is owned by Scott and Kelly Brodeur. Potatoes are spectacularly versatile vegetables. Follow us on Twitter These funds will support the two year project, “Developing Best Management Practices for Pulse and Oilseed Crops in the Northeast”. This marks the fourth year the Caribou Russet is being made available at the annual festival celebrating the fall harvest from farmers and food […], (PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE) – The Maine Potato Board has announced the Chandler family of D C Farms in Mapleton as the 2019 Farm Family of the Year. And that’s what happened last month for Rhett Fox in the January magazine. David McCrum has agreed to serve as a commissioner’s appointment and Dominic LaJoie has agreed to be re-appointed to the position of a person producing potatoes in […], 744 Main Street, Suite 1 MAINE, USA — With restaurants, cafeterias, fairs, sporting events, and countless other events closed—or just starting to open with fewer seats—Maine potato farmers are feeling the pressure from the coronavirus pandemic. Author: Hannah Yechivi (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 5:06 … The tractor, regularly priced at $274,000 was on sale […], The legislators on tour had a great dinner at the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club to finish the first day. Only News in my Selected Language PotatoPro For over 10 years, PotatoPro is the proud online information provider of the global potato industry, with thousands of news articles, company descriptions, industry events and statistics. We know that means good news for all! Put potato puree in to a piping bag. Good news for potato lovers: "Potatoes are a good source of potassiu... m, providing 15% of the daily value per serving in addition to being an excellent source of vitamin C, providing 30% of the daily value per serving. Portland Press Herald. [ Newspaper. Fields are covered with flowering potato plants on Sunday, July 19, 2020, near Fort Fairfield, Maine. The 2019 Maine Harvest Festival is presented by the Maine Potato Board. PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE (Dec. 20, 2016) – The Maine Potato Board has announced that its newest variety – the Caribou Russet potato – is now available in select stores in […], Understanding vegetable consumption of infants and toddlers will be critical to the effective development of the first-ever federal nutrition guidelines to include this age group Read the article below for APRE’s full release: (McLean, VA) January 15, 2016 – What role do vegetables play in meeting the nutritional needs of children? Maine, on the other hand, thinks that the flavor of our potatoes is all that is necessary to market our superior product. Maine is among the top 10 potato producing States in the US. Seed lots meeting the tolerances of the post-harvest test are published at the conclusion of the program. Water Reduction. The Maine Potato Board says the state's russet acreage has increased by more than 30 percent since the release of the new potato in part because of growing demand. NEWS CENTER Maine. The Maine Potato industry prides itself on producing a high-quality product, whether that product is potatoes destined for your table! Please enter your email address below to receive email notifications when new posts are published. Maine producers normally grow nearly 2 billion pounds of potatoes a year, a hugely profitable industry centered in The County, according to the National Potato Council. The application deadline is March 31, 2017. The Griffeth brothers attended Caribou […], PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE – The Maine Potato Board has announced that the Caribou Russet potato will once again be used in two restaurants in Bangor starting with High School Basketball Tournament Week. Curtis is the son of Paul and Karla Harrison, also of New Limerick. Less than five months after startup, a Freeport business dedicated to making a better potato chip with sunflower oil, Maine sea salt and local potatoes is growing. WABI TV5. Darren, along with his brother David, farm primarily in Mapleton and Castle Hill. To apply, simply print out this Scholarship Form, fill out, and send to: Maine Potato Board Scholarship Committee 744 Main Street – Room 1 Presque Isle, […], Presque Isle, ME – The Maine Potato Board is pleased to announce it has received a $105,527.00 grant from the USDA – Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (Northeast SARE). AROOSTOOK COUNTY (NEWS CENTER Maine) - Maine was the top potato producer in the 1940s, but according to 2017 data from the USDA, the state now ranks tenth nationally, far behind states like Idaho and Washington. Last week, they were still bursting with potatoes. Connect with me on LinkedIn (PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE) – The Maine Potato Board directors have announced that Matt Griffeth of Caribou has been selected as the 2020 Young Farmer of the Year, along with his brothers John Jr. and Stephen Griffeth. The Potato Blossom Festival is a Fort Fairfield tradition that brings visitors from far outside Aroostook County — including other parts of Maine, elsewhere in the United States and Canada. Commissioner Announces Appointments to Maine Seed Potato Board. The potato harvest is part of the family business for David Bartlett, who runs Bartlett Farms in Littleton, a small town next to Houlton. Course Description To: Anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of managing potato storages Date: Week of March 23-2015 Location: Florenceville, New Brunswick Registration fee: $750 Outline: Millions of pounds of […], Farmers Now Have Until March 31 to Update Yields and Reallocate Base Acres; Deadline for Choosing Between ARC and PLC also Remains March 31 In late February, AgricultureSecretary Tom Vilsack announced that a one-time extension will be provided to producers for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk […], The Plant Management Network, publisher of “Focus on Potato” and other crop management resources, is offering a special discount for potato growers in North America. The application deadline is March 23, 2018 (postmarked). Darren and David’s father, Darrell Chandler, is retired but still is available with advice and a […], (PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE) The Maine Potato Board has announced that Curtis Harrison of New Limerick has been selected as the 2019 Young Farmer of the Year. The Maine Potato Board will once again be offering a $500 scholarship to those pursuing a career in Agriculture, Agri-Business, or Natural Resources. Maine is America’s sole wild blueberry growing state, and it’s also a major producer of potatoes. Presque Isle, ME 04769 TV Channel. The stop afforded […], News Release The University of Maine (UM) and the Maine Potato Board (MPB) have released a new potato variety, Caribou Russet. DENVER (October 20, 2014) Research published last week in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition demonstrates how people […], The winning crews receiving coffee and donuts! 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