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National Ag Day promotes awareness of industry impact, contributions
Producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and others celebrated National Ag Day on March 24. Learn more.
Webinar to explore programs converting cultivars to diploids
An upcoming webinar will provide updates on breeding programs working to convert cultivars to diploid varieties. Learn more.
Potato Sustainability Alliance summer symposium set for July
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) will host its fifth annual Summer Symposium July 15-16 at the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover, Wisconsin. Learn more.
NPGA scholarship applications now available
Applications are now available for the Northland Potato Growers Association annual scholarships. Applications must be received by May 15.
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.