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 12 oct 2012 10:12 

Washington potato outlook glum because of increase in Idaho potatoes


An expected surplus of potatoes from Idaho has made the outlook for Washington's fresh spuds dismal.

Prices have been depressed even though farmers still are digging up potatoes and are past the height of the harvest season.

Dale Lathim, executive director for the Potato Growers of Washington and the United Fresh Potato Growers of Washington and Oregon, told the Bellingham Herald Washington State's fresh potatoes are down because of Idaho's success this year.



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