potatoes
NPC says issue of potential potato reclassification still on table
Potato advocates are casting a skeptical eye at recent comments indicating that spuds are not in danger of being reclassified from a vegetable to a gr... READ MORE »
USDA spokesman: Reclassification of potatoes has not been discussed
Potatoes are not in danger of being reclassified as a grain instead of a vegetable, a USDA spokesperson told Scripps News. In an April 5 article on... READ MORE »
Survey seeks input on direct tuber testing
An anonymous survey seeks feedback from potato industry stakeholders on direct tuber testing concerns and needs in each state. The survey stems fro... READ MORE »
Trio of speakers to join World Potato Congress in June
An agronomy specialist, an entomologist and a food marketing professor will be featured speakers at the World Potato Congress, set for June 23-26 in A... READ MORE »
NPGA scholarship applications being accepted until May 13
Applications for Northland Potato Growers Association college scholarships are being accepted until May 13. Sons, daughters, grandsons or granddaug... READ MORE »
Limited-edition potato chip line returns for 12 weeks
Pennsylvania-based Herr’s Inc.’s limited-edition potato chip line, Sandwi-chip, has returned, with four varieties available at select Wawa locatio... READ MORE »
New members join Michigan Seed Potato Advisory Committee
Two new members have been appointed to the Michigan Seed Potato Advisory Committee, while three members have been reappointed. Each appointee serve... READ MORE »
Letter emphasizes importance of keeping potatoes classified as a vegetable
A bipartisan group of 14 U.S. senators penned a letter to government leaders opposing attempts to reclassify potatoes as a grain instead of a vegetabl... READ MORE »
World Potato Congress extends submission, registration deadlines
A pair of deadlines for the 2024 World Potato Congress have been extended. The WPC will be held June 23-26 in Adelaide, Australia. The deadlines fo... READ MORE »
Calling all potato Picassos: Try painting spuds, not eggs, this Easter
Soaring egg prices in 2023 prompted a new trend: Easter potatoes. Painting potatoes can be cheaper, more sustainable and a fun twist on a traditional ... READ MORE »
