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Outgoing PUSA chair ends year of service with reflections, gratitude
With the close of Potatoes USA annual meeting, held March 9-11 in Denver, my term as chair of the board has come to a close. I wanted to take the time to reflect, say thank you and share a few of my key takeaways.
Diversity drives success for Potato Sustainability Alliance
At the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA), women serving on the board of directors play a vital role in shaping collaboration, bringing diverse experiences, expertise and perspectives to potato sustainability efforts.
New NPC president highlights priorities from 2026 Washington Summit
Incoming National Potato Council president highlights priorities for 2026, emphasizes personal connection to industry
Syngenta adds agricultural policy veteran as director of federal affairs
Global agricultural company Syngenta has added an agricultural policy veteran as its new director of federal affairs. Meet her.
Potatoes USA chair emphasizes focus on international demand
Steve Elfering, elected chair of Potatoes USA in late March, emphasized the importance of international demand for U.S. potatoes
IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup features range of experts
The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show keynote lineup for 2023 includes speakers with expertise ranging from business to athletics to global technology strategy.
United Fresh, PMA announce new organization name, board, including new IPC CEO
The new organization, called the International Fresh Produce Association, will go into effect Jan. 1. New IPC CEO Jamey Higham is an at-large member of the board.
Labor, trade, government changes discussed during Potato Expo
A panel of ag leaders and industry experts discussed farm labor, trade, federal government changes and further COVID-19 aid during Potato Expo 2021.
Washington-Oregon Potato Conference draws record attendance
According to the Washington State Potato Commission, 2,178 people attended the event, which took place Jan. 21-23 in Kennewick, Washington.
Europeans finding storage treatment alternatives with looming loss of CIPC
The European Union will beging phasing out use of the popular potato storage sprout inhibitor chlorpropham (CIPC) as of Jan. 1, 2020.
Belgium’s ideal soil helps make it largest exporter of frozen potatoes
In 2018, the Belgian potato processing sector achieved record growth, exceeding 5 million tons of processed potatoes. After last year’s drought, production is facing challenges, however.
Variable rate technology pays off in the Netherlands
Five VRA technologies that produced the most rewarding results were planting, soil herbicide weed control, nitrogen side dressing, late blight control and haulm killing.
