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Idaho Potato Commission Reports $15M Budget, Warns of Global Competition and Water Constraints
Summary
The Idaho Potato Commission told the Senate Agricultural Committee that industry revenues are about $15 million, that the commission dipped into reserves to fund a promotion in Mexico, and that long‑term concerns include global frozen‑product competition, water constraints and labor succession.
Jamie Hyam, president of the Idaho Potato Commission, presented the commission’s audit and industry outlook to the Senate Agricultural Committee, saying the commission’s projected revenues for the year were just over $15 million and estimated expenditures about $15.5 million. Hyam said the commission is funded by the industry — growers, shippers and processors — and maintains reserves to meet forward commitments and unforeseen needs.
Hyam said the commission recently used reserves to finance a promotional opportunity in Mexico that commissioners judged…
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