Fox News

Potatoes retain USDA classification as vegetable, not grain, in bipartisan effort

A bipartisan effort in the U.S. Senate has resulted in the USDA retaining its classification of the humble potato as a vegetable under Dietary Guidelines for Americans. A letter written by Democrat ...
Agri-Pulse

Potatoes get dietary guidelines assurance, but industry still worried

Despite assurances from key agencies, potato industry groups remain concerned about the future of potatoes in this year's and subsequent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Secretary of Agriculture Tom ...
Yahoo

Are potatoes vegetables or grains? Sen. Cantwell takes side in debate with WA implications

Washington's U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell, along with 13 other senators, is insisting that potatoes are a vegetable. Sen. Cantwell joined a bipartisan group of senators who sent a letter to the ...
The Spokesman-Review

Are potatoes vegetables? Yes, but a national committee is hashing out that classification

Boil ’em. Mash ’em. Stick ’em in a stew. Feed them to your picky toddler who won’t eat anything else. Steal them off of your partner’s plate after you’ve insisted you’re not hungry. Throw them in the ...
Idaho State Journal

Are potatoes vegetables? Yes, but a national committee is hashing out that classification

“There is no debate about the physical characteristics of the potato and its horticultural scientific classification. Unlike grains, white potatoes are strong contributors of potassium, calcium, ...
The Idaho Press-Tribune

Are potatoes vegetables? Yes, but a national committee is hashing out that classification

Originally published April 1 by the Spokesman-Review. Boil ’em. Mash ’em. Stick ’em in a stew. Feed them to your picky toddler who won’t eat anything else. Steal them off of your partner’s plate after ...