Category: Industry Profiles

INDUSTRY NEWS | Aug 23, 2021

Potato LEAF scholarship goes to MSU grad student focused on genome editing

The $10,000 scholarship award is provided annually to one graduate student with a strong interest in research that can directly benefit the U.S. potato industry. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | Jun 21, 2021

Potato grower to chair Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association

Third-generation farmer Aaron Troyer of Troyer Brothers Farms takes over as chair of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association.

INDUSTRY NEWS | May 11, 2021

Longtime CSU potato breeder Dave Holm set to retire

Dave Holm was raised on an Idaho potato farm, where his dad and grandfather instilled in him a love of one of the world’s most important crops.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 27, 2021

Chuck Troyer honored posthumously by Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

Troyer, who died in December, spent his life in the potato industry, including at Troyer Manufacturing and later Black Gold Farms.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Apr 20, 2021

Gumz Farms highlighted by TOMRA Food

Wisconsin potato farm Gumz Farms is a collection of unique problem solvers who get the most out of their land and hands.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 23, 2021

Pavek currently leading PAA, but his contributions to potato industry aren’t new

Washington State University researcher Mark Pavek is a longtime contributor to furthering the U.S. potato industry and helping growers.

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 18, 2021

Mel Henninger honored by New Jersey agriculture industry

“(Henninger) is known and highly respected across the country for his in-depth knowledge of potatoes and the availability of his expertise.”

INDUSTRY NEWS | Mar 18, 2021

Side Delights Network example of longevity of family farms

The Side Delights Network of family-owned farms is vigilantly integrating the next generation into the potato business.

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