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Spud Nation Throwdown Cookoff Competition
Farm of the Future
Four international chefs competed in the second annual Spud Nation Throwdown Cookoff for the honors of being named Top Spud and $2,500.
Strategic Plan Includes Collective Industry Input
Farm of the Future
The new strategic plan for Potatoes USA includes the collective input of over 450 members of the United States potato industry, Potatoes USA staff and the Board's agency representatives from around the world.
Trespassing Drones What are Your Options?
Farm of the Future
As we know photos can be taken from public roads but no one should step on private property uninvited. However, the the air above your private property is considered national air space — controlled by the FAA and is NOT your personal property.
New Name For Potato Marketing Entity
Farm of the Future
Since 1971, the U.S. marketing entity that promotes potatoes had been known as the United States Potato Board. At the recent annual meeting, the organization's name was changed to Potatoes USA.
Drone and Management Decisions Continued
Farm of the Future
Today we continue a two-part conversation with Robert Blair — Vice President of Agriculture with Measure — a drone service company. With ag producers prices lower than a year ago, farmers must examine their operation and look for improvements to increase efficiencies.
Drone and Management Decisions
Farm of the Future
Today we will begin a two-part conversation with Robert Blair — Vice President of Agriculture with Measure — a drone service company. It is an exciting time in agriculture with the many amazing technologies available to help farmers become more efficient and improve their bottom line.
USPB's Big Reveal
Farm of the Future
During last week's Potato Expo, President and CEO of the United States Potato Board Blair Richardson shared some very exciting news to the more than 2,000 people in attendance during a luncheon with a flourish — floor to ceiling curtains surrounded the surprise until Richardson sounded a gong and the curtain dropped.
USPB Update on Potato-Friendly Salad Bar Initiative
Farm of the Future
Since United States Potato Board CEO Blair Richardson issued the Potato-Friendly Salad Bar Industry Challenge at Potato Expo in January, lots of exciting things have happened moving the industry closer to bringing the message that potatoes are nutritional powerhouses to young consumers through their school lunch line.
USPB CEO Shares Exciting Challenge to Industry
Farm of the Future
The United States Potato Board President/CEO Blair Richardson presented an exciting challenge to all who attended the recent Potato Expo in Orlando: help place potato-friendly salad bars in school cafeterias across the country.
USPB CEO Shares His Impression of Industry
Farm of the Future
The United States Potato Board President/CEO Blair Richardson is nearing his first year anniversary with the organization. During the past year, Richardson has spent a considerable amount of time on the road in the past 11 months meeting industry members.
USPB CEO Impressed with Industry's Collaboration and Cooperation
Farm of the Future
Today we are checking with United States Potato Board's CEO Blair Richardson who has been at the helm since early August. Since then he has spent a considerable amount of time on the road, meeting with growers, shippers, processors and associations across the country
USPB Names New CEO
Farm of the Future
The United States Potato Board has named produce industry veteran, Blair Richardson, as their President/CEO.
UAV Commercial Use for Ag Stalled Due to Onerous FAA Regulation
Farm of the Future
Yesterday we began a conversation with Idaho precision-ag farmer Robert Blair about the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles or UAVs in agriculture. Today we will learn more about the challenges of expanding UAVs into commercial use in agriculture.
UAV Can Be Another Tool in Farmer's Toolbox
Farm of the Future
Idaho precision-ag farmer Robert Blair is the first U.S. farmer to purchase and use drone or an UnManned Aerial Vehicle -- UAV for short -- on his diversified dry land operation.