August 19 is National Potato Day, and to celebrate the spud, we’ve scrounged up some fun factoids about the vegetable. The potato’s got a humble appearance and reputation, but we sure gobble up this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Patient: "I don't eat potatoes." Me: "Really, why?" Patient: "They are fattening." Me: "Hmm. How are you eating them?" And so goes ...

Idaho is known for its potatoes — so much so that the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) was founded in 1937. The IPC is a state agency that promotes the famous "Grown in Idaho®" seal. The state has ideal ...

Because potatoes are ubiquitous, people hardly notice them. Mostly white in color and always bland in flavor, they fade into the culinary background. But where would soups, stews, casseroles, gratins, ...

There are few foods as versatile as potatoes. Whether you mash them, fry them, or nestle them beside a roast in your crock pot, these budget-friendly veggies are a tasty addition to any meal. Spuds ...

Humble potatoes are a rich source not only of dietary carbohydrates for humans, but also of starches for numerous industrial applications. Texas A&M AgriLife scientists are learning how to alter the ...

If Labor Day, pumpkin spice, and the beginning of fall don't get you excited for September, perhaps this will: It's National Potato Month! Idaho is known for its potatoes — so much so that the Idaho ...