Michigan Potato Industry Commission
MPIC can assist growers who want to attend Washington Summit
The National Potato Council's annual Washington Summit is set for February 27-March 3, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The summit provides a forum for pota... READ MORE »
Phil Gusmano appointed chair of Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Phil Gusmano of Better Made Snack Foods will serve as chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) in 2023. Gusmano and Ryan Norton ... READ MORE »
National Potato Council: Quarles to succeed Keeling, Mike Wenkel joining on in new role
On April 5, the National Potato Council (NPC) announced a new executive team. Kam Quarles, the current Vice President of Public Policy and Communica... READ MORE »
Michigan Potatoes announces new line of IQF potatoes
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission, joined by Michigan Freeze Pack, has introduced a new line of individually quick frozen (IQF), water-blanched ... READ MORE »
Growers approve referendum to continue MPIC
Michigan potato growers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC). The Michigan Potato Industry Commis... READ MORE »
Michigan potato producers to vote on program continuation
Michigan potato producers have an opportunity to vote on whether to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission in a referendum conducted by the ... READ MORE »
MPIC partners with MSU Extension for variety trial
In 2016, the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, Michigan State University potato specialist Chris Long and Michigan State University Extension Presq... READ MORE »
Research center aids Michigan’s potato progress
The potato is intrinsically linked to the history of America. Originating in the Andes Mountains of South America, the hardy tuber traveled aboard Spa... READ MORE »
Michigan potato commission creates scholarship program
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission is initiating an annual $1,000 scholarship for a post-secondary student who is a Michigan resident and has an ... READ MORE »
USDA awards $36.5 million for research, Extension
USDA has issued 19 grants totaling $36.5 million for research and extension to support American farmers growing fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, drie... READ MORE »
