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National cover crop survey closes April 2
Time is running out for growers to share their thoughts about cover crops in a national survey. The National Cover Crop Survey closes April 2.
Get tips for navigating labor landscape in free webinar
An upcoming webinar will provide practical tips to help agriculture employers navigate evolving labor regulations and compliance requirements. Learn more.
Advance registration for PAA 2026 meeting now open
Advance registration for the Potato Association of America 2026 meeting is now open. The annual event will take place July 26-30 in New Orleans. Learn more.
Haute potato: Spud-focused collection debuts at New York Fashion week
Potato-focused collection takes center stage at New York Fashion Week to highlight how Idaho potatoes help shape culture.
New NPC president highlights priorities from 2026 Washington Summit
Incoming National Potato Council president highlights priorities for 2026, emphasizes personal connection to industry
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.
