Industry Profiles
Shawn Boyle wins Spudman’s Emerging Leader Award
Shawn Boyle is relatively new to the potato industry, but you would never know that based on his passion and dedication. Boyle has helped implement pr... more »
Streich Farms thrives as nearby population balloons
Even the smoothest harvest has some bumps. The 2018 harvest went fairly smoothly on Streich Farms, located west of the fast-growing town of Kalispell,... more »
Michigan man honors family farming history with potato vodka
Chris Iott is not among the Iott brothers who have made a career out of running the family’s northern Michigan seed farm. He has found a way to crea... more »
All-potato diet: 8 years later
Chris Voigt made national and international news when, for two whole months, he ate nothing but potatoes. It’s been eight years since Voigt, the ... more »
Potato Expo names 2019 keynote speaker
Potato Expo will welcome Roy Spence to the stage as keynote speaker at the 2019 show. Spence, an entrepreneur, CEO, best-selling author and "Adman of ... more »
Potatoes USA hires administrative operations assistant
Potatoes USA has hired Carla Rehfeld as administrative operations assistant for Potatoes USA’s administrative team. Rehfeld comes to the board wi... more »
Tong expands overseas sales force
Tong has appointed a new sales manager to help drive sales throughout the U.K. and overseas. Richard Knighton has joined the company with over 30 ... more »
Senninger Irrigation welcomes new president
Steve Abernethy has agreed to take on the role of president of Senninger Irrigation. Abernethy has been a member of the Hunter Industries family for o... more »
Potatoes USA appoints assistant marketing manager
Potatoes USA has hired Erena Connon as a new assistant global marketing manager supporting the ingredient, school foodservice and nutrition marketing ... more »
Inaugural Spudwoman of the Year offers words of wisdom
Last year Addie Waxman became Spudman's inaugural Spudwoman of the Year. When we first talked to her she had graduated from the University of Idaho wi... more »
