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Chip connoisseurs help create new varieties
The success of the potato industry is built on growers’ ability to introduce new potato varieties that meet market demands. For example, when snack-size bags... -
Future-proofing french fries
Almost everyone eats potatoes, and french fries are one of the most popular forms of potato consumption. One of the largest suppliers of fries is... -
Celebrating women in agriculture
Women are increasingly stepping into pivotal roles in agriculture, challenging stereotypes and reshaping the industry. From small family farms to expansive commercial operations to leading... -
The quest for an aquifer alternative
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation was created in 1902 to aid agricultural development of arid Western states. A perfect candidate was Central Washington’s Columbia Plateau... -
Labor logistics present complicated puzzle
As amped-up enforcement of existing immigration policy and the creation of new regulations stoke uncertainty in the agricultural community, those closely monitoring the situation agree...
News
- Food + Farm Exploration Center receives $10,000 gift
May 1 - Potatoes USA chair emphasizes focus on international demand
May 1 - MASC program to provide additional $1.3B in specialty crop assistance
April 30 - Jury selected for PotatoEurope 2025 Innovation Award
April 25 - Nitrogen-fixing biological application now available in US
April 24
Production
Steve Elfering, elected chair of national marketing, research and promotion board Potatoes USA in late... more »
Industry Profiles
However agricultural producers in Michigan and throughout the country communicate, chances are Kelly Turner speaks... more »
New Varieties
In line with its digital transformation and the current circumstances resulting from the pandemic, last November Agrico built an online news platform to support its buyers and growers with important knowledge and information. This platform, Agrico Potatoes, is now live.
Upcoming Events
- The Western Food Safety Summit
May 7 • Salinas, California - International Fresh Produce Association: The Washington Conference
June 9 • Washington, D.C. - Southeast Green Conference and Trade Show
June 10 • Duluth, Georgia - Washington Potato and Onion Association Convention
June 15 • Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - Center for Produce Safety Research Symposium
June 17 • La Jolla, California
