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Massive budget bill clears House, heads to Trump’s desk
A massive budget bill that contains millions of dollars of increased specialty crop funding but has drawn criticism for cuts to programs including Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is headed to Donald Trump's desk. ... more
NPC Summer Meeting addresses industry issues in Idaho
National Potato Council president and Washington state potato grower Ted Tschirky brought together industry stakeholders for NPC’s Summer Meeting, held June 24-27 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The event included committee and board meetings as we... more
New french fry trend heating up summer snacking
A snack inspired by a popular take-out trend in Ireland is being touted as a quick, tasty way to enjoy potatoes this summer, in time to celebrate National Fry Day on July 11. Fry Bags, debuted by Potatoes USA chefs at the International Corporate C... more
MSU Extension irrigation workshop set for August
Michigan State University Extension will hold a summer irrigation workshop focused on improving irrigation efficiency on Aug. 1. The event, to be held at the Kellogg Biological Station, will feature hands-on demonstrations, expert presentations an... more
Pollinator population focus of new, free toolkit from EFI
A free educational toolkit featuring downloadable graphics and actionable tips has been launched by Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) to celebrate Pollinator Week, which aims to raise awareness and assist with supporting pollinator populations. Poll... more
Aldi issues recall for potato product containing potential allergen in the UK
Aldi has issued a recall on a potato product because it contains milk not mentioned on the label, posing a possible risk to those with a milk allergy or intolerance. The recall applies to Inspired Cuisine Baby Potatoes with Herbs and Butter in the... more
New WOTUS rule expected by end of 2025 following listening sessions
A final Waters of the United States rule is expected by the end of 2025 after the EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army recently concluded a series of stakeholder listening sessions. The nine sessions gathered feedback from groups including farm... more
Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended a contested measure that extended protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Components of the rule, “Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the Un... more
PotatoEurope 2025 to showcase field trials results from 15 companies
The results of field trails from 15 international companies will be on display at PotatoEurope 2025, set for Sept. 3-4 in Lelystad, The Netherlands, at Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Field Crops. Visitors to the event will gain insight... more
PEI launches buy-back program for designated potato wart index fields
Prince Edward Island has begun a buy-back program for designated potato wart index fields in the Canadian province. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has designated 37 sites across the island as index fields, or areas where the soilborne ... more
