It is potato time in Las Vegas: Potato Expo 2016. The annual event features world class experts in potato production, research and marketing. The goal is to discover new ideas and share business solutions with growers from across the globe.
One of the first events was the SPUD NATION THROWDOWN COOK-OFF. The live competition features the top three finalists of a nationwide recipe contest for food truck chefs. The winner will be named Top Spud and walk away with $5,000!
So, baked, fried, grilled, roasted, sliced, diced, mashed, however you cook ’em, this sounds like it will be a tasty meeting.
Potato Expo 2016 Photo Album
2015 Issues for National Potato Council –
Dan Lake, NPC President
#SpudNation Throwdown Competition:
Heather Banter, Circle City Spudsle City Spuds operating in Indianapolis: Naptown Mac & BBQ Spud: Interview with Heather Banter
Bridgette Blough, The Organic Gypsy operating throughout Michigan: Green Tahini Potato Soup:Interview with Bridgette Blough
Daniel McCarthy, Tatoheads operating in Columbus Ohio: Chorizo Cheese Fries: Interview with Daniel McCarthy
NuFarm Working to Tame the Zebra:
Interview with Dr. Bob Bruss, Nufarm
Joel Lipsitch, Bayer CropScience, new fungicide products for potatoes: Interview with Joel Lipsitch, Bayer
Josh Reeves, Walther Farms, worked with iCropTrak to develop potato template: Interview with Josh Reeves about iCropTrak
#PotatoExpo is Big Event –
Interview with Randy Hardy, Potato Expo Co-chair
Bee Buzz at #PotatoExpo –
Interview with Becky Langer, Bayer CropScience
Interview with Geoffrey Kater, Vitamin Bee
Meet New #Potato Council President –
Interview with Jim Tiede, National Potato Council
Expanding @NufarmUS Portfolio –
Interview with Rob Schwehr, Nufarm
Comedian Damian Mason at #PotatoExpo –
Interview with Ag Comedian Damian Mason
Straight from the Nufarm Zebra’s Mouth –
Interview with Chip the Nufarm Zebra
Walther Farms Adds Value With iCropTrak –
Josh Reeves, Walther Farms
MAJESTENE Provides Nematode Control for Potato Growers –
Interview with Brian Ahren, Marrone Bio Innovations
Syngenta Offers New Fungicide Protection For Potatoes –
Don Drader, Syngenta
Potato Board Offers Innovative Ideas –
Blair Richardson, U.S. Potato Board