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Industry advocates applaud expanded South Korean market access
South Korea has expanded market access to U.S. table stock and chipping potatoes from 11 additional states. Learn more.
Farms sought for liquid seed protectants study
Participants in a research study examining exposure to liquid seed protectants during potato seed treatment are being sought. Learn more
Michigan State student receives $1,000 MPIC scholarship
A Michigan State student has been named the 2025 recipient of the $1,000 Michigan Potato Industry Commission scholarship. Learn more.
Specialty crop leaders call for $5 billion in dedicated aid
Specialty crop leaders renewed calls for economic support after the U.S. House released final spending bills that did not include aid.
NPGA annual meeting to feature Potato Scout School
A Potato Scout School will be part of the Northland Potato Growers Association (NPGA) annual meeting next month. See the complete schedule.
Pair of PNW labor advocacy groups to unite
Two Pacific Northwest labor organizations are uniting under one name to better serve regional farm interests. Learn more.
Potato Sustainability Alliance names new board, executive committee members
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has elected new members to its board and its executive committee. Meet the new members.
Report: $15 billion grower aid tranche being discussed
Key members of the U.S. House and Senate are discussing $15 billion in aid, including relief for specialty crop growers. Learn more.
Global Potato Summit 2025 recognizes international industry excellence
The Global Potato Summit 2025, held Dec. 11-12 in Delhi, India, highlighted international industry excellence and supply chain contributions.
Revision increases USDA potato production estimates for 2025
USDA has revised its 2025 potato production estimates upward. Dive into the numbers and learn what changed.
Industry focus on specialty crop relief intensifies as deadline approaches
With the 18th annual Potato Expo in the books, industry attention on specialty crop relief and other 2026 priorities intensifies. Learn more.
NPC says new dietary guidelines are ‘encouraging’
A leading potato advocacy group calls recently released 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines “encouraging.” Learn more.
Lamb Weston closing plant in Argentina, consolidating regional operations
Lamb Weston is closing its Munro, Argentina plant and consolidating regional production to a newly opened facility in the country. Learn more.
Pioneer in Michigan commercial russet growing dies at 81
Former potato farmer Robert “Bob” Gruesbeck — one of the Michigan’s first commercial russet growers — has died at age 81.
Trade talk includes details of request to probe Canadian practices
A breakout session at Potato Expo 2026 provided additional details on a request to investigate Canadian potato trade practices. Learn more.
New seaweed-derived biostimulant aims to improve plant health, vigor
JH Biotech’s new seaweed-derived biostimulant is designed specifically to help boost potato plant performance. Learn more.