In this episode, we're excited to talk with Seth Shelton about Raw Storage here at Lamb Weston. Visit our website at https://tater-talk.transistor.fm/ and listen to learn more! Visit the link to let us know about other topics you'd like us to talk about on the show! https://forms.office.com/r/vYdvjXmKpP

Five takeaways:

1. Importance of Potato Storage: Proper storage is essential for maintaining a year-round supply of potatoes, involving meticulous preparation and maintenance to keep them in good condition.
2. Detailed Storage Process: This includes cleaning and prepping facilities, controlling air speed, humidity, and temperature, and managing variety-specific requirements to prevent shrinkage and maintain quality.
3. Suberizing Process: Ensures potatoes develop a strong skin set to prevent bruising, involving controlled humidity and temperature to maintain water content and minimize stress.
4. Shrinkage Management: Predicting and managing shrinkage is crucial, as it involves significant weight loss due to water content reduction, impacting the overall storage capacity.
5. Collaborative Efforts: Effective communication and teamwork among the Ag department and plant personnel are vital for efficient storage management and maintaining high product quality.

Want to learn more about our guest (and your hosts)?
Seth Shelton | https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelton2/
Rachael Bedell | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-bedell-66335355/
Hailey Dugan | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hailey-dugan/