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AROOSTOOK COUNTY MAINE, POTATOES: ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 2" or 4 oz min Mostly 6.00-6.50; ---- ROUND WHITE, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 2 1/4" min Mostly 6.50-8.00; Season 2009 2" min Mostly 5.50-6.50; ---- YELLOW TYPE, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 2" min Mostly 9.00-10.00; CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS, POTATOES: ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. No. 1 or Canada No. 1: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 2" or 4 oz min Mostly 5.50-6.00; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, tote bags approx 2000 lbs, U.S. No. 1 or Canada No. 1: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 PER CWT 2" or 4 oz min Mostly 8.00-9.00; CENTRAL WISCONSIN, POTATOES: ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 5 10-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 5.00-5.25; Season 2009 non sz A Mostly 4.25-4.50; Season 2009 5-9 oz Mostly 5.50-6.50; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 6.00-6.50; Season 2009 non sz A Mostly 5.50-6.00; Season 2009 5-9 oz Mostly 6.75-7.50; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 50s Mostly 6.00-6.00; Season 2009 60s Mostly 6.00-6.00; Season 2009 70s Mostly 6.00-6.00; Season 2009 80s Mostly 6.00-6.00; Season 2009 90s Mostly 5.50-5.50; Season 2009 100s Mostly 5.50-5.50; COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON, POTATOES: ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 5 10-lb film bags, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 non sz A Mostly 3.50-4.00; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 non sz A Mostly 4.50-5.00; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 40s Mostly 5.00-6.00; Season 2009 50s Mostly 5.00-6.00; Season 2009 60s Mostly 5.50-6.00; Season 2009 70s Mostly 5.50-6.00; Season 2009 80s Mostly 5.50-6.00; Season 2009 90s Mostly 5.50-6.00; Season 2009 100s Mostly 5.50-6.00; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 50 lb sacks, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 10 oz min Mostly 3.00-3.50; FLORIDA, POTATOES: ---- ROUND RED, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2010 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" Mostly 35.00-40.00; ---- ROUND RED, 50 lb sacks, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2010 sz A Mostly 15.00-15.00; Season 2010 sz B Mostly 18.00-18.00; ---- ROUND RED, 50 lb sacks, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2010 sz A Mostly 8.00-10.00; Season 2010 sz B Mostly 12.00-12.00; ---- ROUND WHITE, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2010 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" Mostly 50.00-50.00; ---- ROUND WHITE, 50 lb sacks, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2010 sz A Mostly 25.00-25.00; Season 2010 sz B Mostly 20.00-20.00; KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON, POTATOES: ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 5 10-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 non sz A Mostly 4.00-4.00; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 non sz A Mostly 5.00-5.00; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 40s Mostly 6.00-7.00; Season 2009 50s Mostly 6.00-7.00; Season 2009 60s Mostly 6.00-7.00; Season 2009 70s Mostly 6.00-7.00; Season 2009 80s Mostly 6.00-6.50; Season 2009 90s Mostly 6.00-6.00; Season 2009 100s Mostly 6.00-6.00; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 50 lb sacks, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 Mostly 3.50-4.50; MICHIGAN, POTATOES: ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 10 lb film bags loose, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 1.10-1.30; ---- ROUND WHITE, 10 lb open-window sacks loose, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 1.10-1.20; MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY), POTATOES: ---- ROUND RED, baled 5 10-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 7.00-7.25; ---- ROUND RED, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 7.75-8.00; ---- ROUND RED, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 7.25-7.50; Season 2009 sz B Mostly 15.00-15.00; Season 2009 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" Mostly 25.00-25.00; ---- ROUND RED, 50 lb sacks, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 6.25-6.50; Season 2009 sz B Mostly 14.00-14.00; ---- ROUND RED, 50 lb sacks, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 2.50-3.50; Season 2009 sz B Mostly 7.00-8.00; ---- ROUND RED, tote bags approx 2000 lbs, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 PER CWT sz A Mostly 10.50-11.00; NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON, POTATOES: ---- ROUND RED, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 12.00-13.00; Season 2009 sz A FR APPEAR Mostly 8.00-8.00; Season 2009 sz B Mostly 18.00-20.00; Season 2009 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" Mostly 34.00-36.00; ---- ROUND RED, 50 lb sacks, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 Mostly 5.00-5.00; ---- YELLOW TYPE, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 16.00-18.00; Season 2009 sz B Mostly 10.00-12.00; Season 2009 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" Mostly 34.00-36.00; ---- YELLOW TYPE, 50 lb sacks, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 Mostly 5.00-5.00; SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO, POTATOES: ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 5 10-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 4.00-4.50; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 5 10-lb film bags, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 Mostly 3.50-3.50; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 5.00-5.50; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 40s Mostly 5.00-5.50; Season 2009 50s Mostly 5.00-5.50; Season 2009 60s Mostly 5.00-5.50; Season 2009 70s Mostly 5.00-5.50; Season 2009 80s Mostly 5.00-5.50; Season 2009 90s Mostly 5.00-5.50; Season 2009 100s Mostly 5.00-5.50; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, bulk, U.S. Coml: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 PER CWT Mostly 4.50-5.00; UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO, POTATOES: ---- RUSSET, BURBANK, baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 non sz A 40% 5-oz min Mostly 3.25-3.75; ---- RUSSET, BURBANK, baled 5 10-lb film bags, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 3.25-3.75; Season 2009 non sz A 40% 5-oz min Mostly 2.75-3.25; ---- RUSSET, BURBANK, baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 non sz A 40% 5-oz min Mostly 4.25-4.75; ---- RUSSET, BURBANK, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 4.00-4.75; Season 2009 non sz A 40% 5-oz min Mostly 3.50-4.25; ---- RUSSET, BURBANK, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 40s Mostly 5.00-6.00; Season 2009 50s Mostly 5.00-6.00; Season 2009 60s Mostly 5.00-6.00; Season 2009 70s Mostly 5.00-6.00; Season 2009 80s Mostly 4.50-5.00; Season 2009 90s Mostly 4.50-4.50; Season 2009 100s Mostly 4.50-4.50; ---- RUSSET, BURBANK, 50 lb sacks, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 6 oz min Mostly 2.75-3.00; Season 2009 10 oz min Mostly 3.75-4.00; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 non sz A 40% 5-oz min Mostly 3.25-3.75; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 5 10-lb film bags, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 3.25-3.75; Season 2009 non sz A 40% 5-oz min Mostly 2.75-3.25; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 non sz A 40% 5-oz min Mostly 4.25-4.75; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, baled 10 5-lb film bags, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 sz A Mostly 4.00-4.75; Season 2009 non sz A 40% 5-oz min Mostly 3.50-4.25; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 50 lb cartons, U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 40s Mostly 4.50-5.50; Season 2009 50s Mostly 4.50-5.50; Season 2009 60s Mostly 4.50-5.50; Season 2009 70s Mostly 4.50-5.50; Season 2009 80s Mostly 4.50-4.50; Season 2009 90s Mostly 4.00-4.50; Season 2009 100s Mostly 4.00-4.50; ---- RUSSET, NORKOTAH, 50 lb sacks, U.S. Two: -- Week Ending 03/06/2010, Season 2009 6 oz min Mostly 2.75-3.00; Season 2009 10 oz min Mostly 3.75-4.00; Market News
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Membership
United Potato Growers of America was officially formed in March 2005 about five months after United Fresh Potato Growers of Idaho was created. A federated farmers co-op, UPGA currently has ten co-op members.

United was formed by growers to focus on managing national potato supply so as to positively affect grower profitability. Through membership, growers are empowered to better understand and act upon demand for their product.

At this time, members are in California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. United Potato Growers of Canada was formed in February of 2006 and has a data sharing arrangement with United Potato Growers of America.

In the U.S., United was created under the provisions of the Capper-Volstead Act that was enacted in 1922 by Congress to allow growers to work collectively to market their products. United's vision is to provide a consistent supply of high quality potatoes at a reasonable price for everyone including the consumer. Call the national office at 801-517-9000 to learn more.


What is a grower co-op?
1. To act or work together with others for a common purpose.
2. To combine so as to produce an effect.
3. To engage in economic cooperation.

Co-ops: a grower’s survival kit
Cooperatives are a means for individual farm entrepreneurs to compete in a world of mega-sized organizations, but grower co-ops are surprisingly underutilized according to a recent article by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Agency. The USDA article explains the importance of the Capper-Volstead Act, which was passed by Congress to bolster farmer’s market strength and improve their ability to deal with processors and distributors. The act was signed into law in 1922.

The USDA article explains that, “Farm operators generally have not made much use of the act due to their independent nature and to their lack of interest in taking responsibility to manage their own industry.”

Randon W. Wilson, attorney-at-law and legal counsel for the United Potato Growers of America says, “The Capper-Volstead Act can be used by agricultural producers to improve prices, bring supply into equilibrium with demand, and to otherwise assist the potato industry.” He adds, “Through the act, Congress’ intention is to bolster farmers’ market strength and improve their ability to weather adverse economic periods and to deal with processors and distributors.”

A significant piece of legislation, the Capper-Volstead Act provides authority for farmers and ranchers to join together in cooperative associations without violating antitrust laws.

Partnerships
Potato and agriculture industry collaboration and cooperation are critical for success. We work closely with the Potato Marketing Association of North America, U.S. Potato Board, National Potato Council, United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service and other organizations, vendors, media and providers to create an effective business environment.

International alliances are also important. We mentored the formation of the United Potato Growers of Canada and have invited one of their members to serve as a delegate on our Board of Directors. United Potato Growers of Canada represents 96 percent of Canadian potato acreage. Our Board members have mentored and held conversations with growers in New Zealand, Mexico, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, and some Latin American countries. Due to our efforts, potato growers have formed supply management chapters in Europe.

Our ability to unite and succeed together has been hailed as an example of what growers can do to help themselves as change agents rather than victims of history.

How to join
Membership in United Potato Growers of America is exclusive to potato growers. Potato growers who plant acreage of any size are encouraged to join. The organization is structured on behalf of potato growers who plant seed, fresh, chip and process acres.
 
At this time, United Potato Growers of America members are in Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida,  Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Washington and WisconsinUnited Potato Growers of Canada, which represents 96 percent of Canadian potato acreage, was formed in 2006 and has a data sharing arrangment with United. Potato Marketing Association of North America, a bargaining association that represents process growers, has an alliance with United.
 
To join United Potato Growers of America, contact the national office at 801-517-9000 or info@unitedpotatousa.com

Current Member Co-ops
Pete Ewing
At-Large Co-op
123 Wright Bros. Dr. #110
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
801-517-9000
info@unitedpotatousa.com

Dwight Freeman
United Fresh Potato Growers of Colorado, Inc.
101 Adams Street P O Box 269
Monte Vista, CO 81144
719-852-2144 
 dwight@unitedpotatoco.com
 www.unitedpotatoco.com/
  
Rick Shawver
United Fresh Potato Growers of Idaho
6109 So. Yellowstone Highway
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208- 535-8500
rick.shawver@unitedpotato.com
www.unitedpotato.com 
 
Tom Franconi
Kern Produce Shippers
P.O. Box 98
Edison, CA 93220
661-366-5721 
mazzfran@sbcglobal.net
 
Ed Staunton
United Fresh Potato Growers of The Klamath Basin, Inc.
P.O. Box 523
Merrill, OR 97633
541- 892-5263
Art Mangels
United Potato Growers of Montana
2660 Elbers Lane
Dillon, MT 59725
406-683-4356
 
Ted Kreis
Red River Valley Fresh Potato Growers Cooperative
P.O. Box 301
420 Business Highway 2
East Grand Forks, MN  56721
218-773-3633
 
Keith Barrett
United Southwest Potato Growers, Inc.
P.O. Box 525
Muleshoe, TX 79347-2525
806-272-4546
 
David Long
United Fresh Potato Growers of WA/OR
1530 Catalpa
Othello, WA  99344
509-488-396
 
Chris Malek
United Potato Growers of Wisconsin
5374 State Hwy 66
Stevens Point, WI 54481
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