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Northland Potato Growers Association names interim executive director
A leadership change at the Northland Potato Growers Association has taken place, with Donavon Johnson leaving the organization. Jacey Kuersteiner, previously NPGA office and finance manager, will assume interim executive director responsibilities,... more
USDA seeks applications for trade advisory committee members
The USDA and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee provide advice to the administration on ... more
Registration open for next month’s 2024 NPC Washington Summit
Registration is now open for the 2024 NPC Washington Summit. The annual National Potato Council event provides a forum for industry leaders to discuss, define and advocate for policy priorities. The 2024 event will be held from Feb. 26-March 1. ... more
Equipment handling manufacturer to display innovations at Potato Expo
Potato handling equipment manufacturer Haith will showcase three new innovations at Potato Expo 2024 Jan. 10-11 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. The U.K.-based company will display its new potato dryer, the ProDry, along with the ... more
Early registration for Michigan Winter Potato Conference ends Dec. 31
The last day for the Michigan Winter Potato Conference’s early registration rate is Dec. 31. The conference will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in East Lansing. Sessions will focus on a variety of topics from pest management to potato variety commercial... more
Potato cooperative Agrico passes sales milestone
Potato cooperative Agrico, based in the Netherlands, bid farewell to its long-time chair as it passed the 400 million euro ($436 million) mark in sales for the first time in its history. Adrie Vermeulen has served as chair of the cooperative, foun... more
Michigan Potato Industry Commission elects new chair
Ryan Norton, farm manager at Three Rivers-based Walther Farms, has been elected as chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. Norton, who served as vice chair of MPIC in 2023, was elected Dec. 14 during a commission meeting in East Lansing.... more
Maine Potato Summit set for Jan. 3-4; registration deadline next week
The Maine Potato Summit will take place Jan. 3-4 in at Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, with the vendor trade show beginning at 1 p.m. on Jan. 3. Registration is available online. The trade show will feature vendors including A... more
Potatoes bring the party in bowl game, New Year’s celebration
A holiday tradition returns Saturday when Georgia State battles Utah State in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. The Panthers (6-6) take on the Aggies (6-6) at 3:30 p.m. EST in a matchup televised on ESPN. The contest, played on Boise State’s famous ... more
U.S. chief agricultural negotiator to address trade issues at Potato Expo
Trade is a hot topic in the potato industry and at the 2024 Potato Expo, and a newly announced event speaker will address issues related to U.S. agricultural interests abroad. Doug McKalip, U.S. chief agricultural negotiator, will speak on Jan. 11... more
