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It’s been a long road for seed potato farmer Mike Telford and his growing family
Growing Telford family has two large seed operations in Idaho, Lost River Seed and Telford’s Sun Valley Seed.
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Supply chain issues especially hard on perishables
Shipping delays are frustrating and costly for everyone, but are especially troublesome when the product will spoil or rot soon.
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Trade Win: US fresh potato shippers inching close to full access of Mexico
Final registration details are happening for U.S. shippers to start moving fresh potatoes throughout Mexico.
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Potato industry leaders Quarles, Toaspern talk issues, market outlook
Supply-chain woes and economic inflation are on the minds of many Americans these days, and the effect of those problems hasn’t escaped the potato industry.
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Rethinking Seed Potato Certification: Moving toward a grower-focused system
The NPC’s Vision 2026 program seeks to implement more of a grower-driven seed potato certification program.
News
- IFPA, Canadian ag minister meet to discuss trade, trucking issues
January 28 - Michigan potato growers asked to vote on approving MPIC for another term
January 27 - Potato sales up in dollars, down in volume as prices rise
January 27 - Photo gallery: Idaho Potato Conference 2022
January 27 - FDA issues guidance for food producers disrupted by supply chain issues
January 27
Production
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued the following statement to the agriculture and food industry on Jan. 27:
Industry Profiles
Growing Telford family has two large seed operations in Idaho, Lost River Seed and Telford’s Sun Valley Seed.
New Varieties
The 2021 growing season saw U.S. seed potato farmers plant 106,651 acres that were eventually accepted as certified seed. That is up nearly 2,800 acres from last year.
Michigan growers are asked to vote on keeping Michigan Potatoes.
Michigan potato growers asked to vote on approving MPIC for another term - Spudman
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Upcoming Events
- Michigan Potato Industry Commission Winter Conference
February 2 • Grand Rapids, Michigan - Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association Education Conference and Industry Show
February 8 • Stevens Point, Wisconsin - Northern Plains Potato Growers Association Annual Meeting
February 15 • Grand Forks, North Dakota - International Crop Expo
February 16 • Grand Forks, North Dakota - National Potato Council’s Potato D.C. Fly-In
February 28 • Washington, D.C.
