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Agribusiness innovators, investors can connect at April summit
More than 700 attendees are expected at a three-day summit next month aimed at connecting investors, agribusiness leaders and agtech innovators.
Letter urges focus on Japanese fresh market access during visit
Ahead of the Japanese prime minister’s visit to the United States, a bipartisan letter signed by 68 members of Congress urges the opening Japan’s market to U.S. fresh potatoes.
North Dakota grower dies at age 84
North Dakota potato grower Richard Clemenson of Hoople, North Dakota, died Feb. 26 at age 84. Learn more about his life.
Deadline to certify acreage for bridge payments nears
The deadline to report 2025 acreage for USDA bridge payments to producers of specialty crops and sugar is March 13. Learn more.
Side Delights launches microwaveable petite potato line
A new line of microwaveable petite potato products from Fresh Solutions Network’s Side Delights is now shipping.
House committee approves farm bill with specialty crop focus
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee expects to mark up a farm bill draft this week after a weather-related delay. Learn more details.
Lockwood now importing directly from Dutch equipment manufacturer
Potato equipment manufacturer Lockwood Manufacturing is now importing directly from longtime partner Struik. Learn more.
Online presentation aims to help improve market competitiveness
Potatoes USA is offering a free online presentation aimed at helping strengthen export markets on March 11. Learn more
PAA accepting abstract submissions for annual meeting
Abstract submissions are open for the 110th annual meeting of the Potato Association of America. Find out how to participate.
Coalition urges permanent AEWR reform
An advocacy group is pushing for permanent changes to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Learn more details.
New red potato variety developed at NDSU released
The first red potato variety developed at North Dakota State University in more than a decade has been released. Learn more.
New tariffs take effect despite Supreme Court ruling
Despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down broad Trump-era tariffs, a 10% global rate went into effect Feb. 24. Learn more.
Michigan grower elected new National Potato Council president
Michigan grower Ben Sklarczyk has been elected 2026 president of the National Potato Council. Meet the executive committee.
Pair of new pest control products registered in California
A pair of products from pest management and plant health company ProFarm are now registered in California. Learn more.