New line of threads offers way to show Michigan potato love
Do you love Michigan potatoes? OK, but can you prove it? Fans of the state spuds now have a way to broadcast their affection without saying a word.... more »
1,4GROUP CEO elected chair of Potatoes USA board
Steve Elfering, CEO of 1,4GROUP, has been elected chair of the Potatoes USA board. Elfering has worked with the national marketing, research and promo... more »
Potato industry veteran retiring after 36 years with supplier
Richard Clark, commercial director at UK-based potato supplier Branston, is retiring after more than three decades in the potato industry. Clark, w... more »
Continuing resolution includes $4 million for potato research
The continuing resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to fund the government through September included $4 million for National Institute for Food and A... more »
Nutrien opens new Innovation Farm research facility in Illinois
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new research facility at its Innovation Farm location in Illinois. The site will help accelerate the adaptation of n... more »
Spudman wants to hear about your labor concerns
We want to hear about your most pressing labor concerns. Spudman is conducting its 2025 Labor Survey to take the pulse of the industry. Let us know... more »
Vote to raise Michigan’s assessment cap fails
A proposal to raise Michigan’s assessment cap on potatoes to 9.5 cents per cwt failed to pass a vote. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and ... more »
USDA readies to roll out disaster relief funds
The process of rolling out $10 billion in economic aid for growers affected by natural disasters is expected to begin by March 21. USDA Secretary B... more »
National ag trade organization looking for new leader
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) is accepting applications for its president and CEO position until March 31. Michael Marsh, w... more »
NPC joins 120-plus groups in endorsing pick for USDA post
The National Potato Council joined more than 120 agricultural groups in endorsing Luke Lindberg as USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agri... more »
