Production
NAPSO Potato Storage Symposium set for July 28
With less than a week left before the inaugural North America Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) Potato Storage Symposium, anticipation for the event... more »
Revitalizing the root of soil health
Netafim, the precision agriculture arm of Israeli company Orbia Advance Corp., launched its Hybrid Dripline system featuring a built-in outlet in Febr... more »
Fast-rising alternative aims to combat familiar foe
As well as a state name, Colorado is a Spanish word for the color red, and it may well be this second meaning — in addition to geographical location... more »
Dwindling demand causing acreage anxiety
Is the potato industry on course for a challenging season? An April release from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission indicated problems, statin... more »
Getting ahead of storage issues
What’s the best temperature for wound healing in postharvest storage? How much time does the process need? The answers start in the field. “Wou... more »
Legislation seeks immigration solution with path to legal status
Newly introduced bipartisan legislation would provide legal status for certain undocumented immigrants as ongoing immigration enforcement activities c... more »
SCFBA applauds rapid specialty crop assistance payments
The rapid delivery of a second round of federal assistance for specialty crop producers, coupled with millions of dollars in additional funding contai... more »
New resource aims to bolster specialty crop exports
A new resource from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) aims to help American vegetable, fruit and nut exporters expand into new markets w... more »
USDA numbers show dip of 18,000 acres planted in 2025
USDA reports that growers in the 13 reporting states planted 912,000 acres of potatoes in 2025 — a drop of 18,000 acres, or 1.9%, from 2024 numbers.... more »
Weather putting Maine potato crops at risk for late blight
Maine potato crops are at risk for late blight, according to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Potato Pest Alert. The alert is distribu... more »
