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World Potato Congress Blog
Aug. 28 – It's Good To Be Home.
It’s good to be back in the office after a long week at the World Potato Congress.
Attendees Weigh In on WPC
Attendees of the World Potato Congress share their thoughts and comments on the meeting and farm show.
Aug. 26 - The Home Stretch.
It's been a long week, and although I've had a lot of fun, I'm ready to head home. With a little luck I'll be home by tomorrow evening.
Aug. 25 – WPC Farm Show, Day 2.
Scott, Brenda and I arrived at the farm show early this morning for a breakfast meeting with one of the chemical companies. What a gorgeous morning – it was cool with a nice breeze blowing. Some were cold, but for me it was just right.
Aug. 24 - Farm Show, Day One.
Well, our exhibition booth finally arrived (about 15 minutes after we gave up and left last night).
Aug. 23 – WPC, Take Two.
After recovering from Tuesday’s early morning flight and a two-hour time difference, I was up and ready to go early this morning.
Aug. 22 - The World Potato Congress is now under way!
Welcome to the first Spudman World Potato Congress blog entry! The congress started out with a bang this morning here in Boise, Idaho.
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World Potato Congress Photo Gallery
Spudman's team – Kimberly Warren, Scott Christie and Brenda Bradford – were in Boise in August for the World Potato Congress. Check out some of the photos from the trip.
Three Spudpeople
Scott Christie and Kimberly Warren visit with Healthy Mr. Potato Head at the U.S. Potato Board's booth.
WPC Kick-Off
The Sixth World Potato Congress kicked off Monday, Aug. 21, with a dinner at Municipal Park in Boise, Idaho.
Frank Muir
Frank Muir of the Idaho Potato Commission welcomed the international audience with a little help from Spuddy Buddy.
Tribal Opening
Members of the Shoshone-Bannock tribe and the Spring Creek Singers started the educational sessions with a blessing and dance on Tuesday, Aug. 22.
Congressman Otter
C.L. "Butch" Otter, Idaho Congressman, spoke to the congress about the role of government in developing international markets.
Secretary Johanns
Mike Johanns, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, spoke during a lunch session on Tuesday, Aug. 22, followed by a press conference where he announced an additional $13 million to fight the spread of potato cyst nematode in Idaho.
NASCAR Car
The DuPont display had the most popular attraction at the farm show in Wilder, Idaho, the number 24 car of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon.
Plant Breeder
Susie Thompson, potato breeder at North Dakota State University, shows off some new varieties at the farm show test plots.
New Varieties
Potato growers check out new varieties growing at the farm show in Wilder, Idaho.
Harvesting
Visitors at the farm show could ride on a harvester as it dug rows.
Row Harvesting
The harvest demonstration at the farm show featured a Spudnik harvester digging four rows and windrowing two rows.
Show Exhibits
The farm show had trade exhibitors in addition to field demonstrations.
USPB Barbecue
The U.S. Potato Board sponsored a barbecue on Friday for its members and guests.
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