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Growers harnessing crustacean connection

Crustaceans and chemistry may not the most common combination of concepts, but the unusual pairing has the potential to change root aspects of crop he... more »

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Labor litigator sees reasons for optimism in 2026

A prominent labor attorney told Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference attendees that farm employers can feel good about a pair of ag labor... more »

Transform Your Potato Operations with Smarter, AI-Driven Precision

How Agrierp, The AI-Fueled ERP Suite, is Maximizing Yield, Traceability and Contract Profitability for Potato Growers, Packers and Processors (Sponso... more »

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Achieving a resistance milestone

Nearly two decades after a quarantine pest of potatoes known as pale cyst nematode (PCN) was first discovered in Eastern Idaho, officials have confirm... more »

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Mexican potato growers strike to protest US competition

This past week, Mexican potato growers engaged in a national strike against competition from the U.S., demanding that their government block imports. ... more »

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NPC disappointed that US/Japan deal does not address fresh market access

The National Potato Council (NPC) has expressed disappointment that a trade deal between Japan and the U.S. signed Oct. 28 did not include fresh marke... more »

One Easy Change Can Double Soil’s “Good Guys”

By Chad Hutchinson, Ph.D. Global Director Potato Research and Market Support (Sponsored) We’ve always known Strike works. Season after season... more »

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Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural ind... more »

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NPC CEO hopeful new trade model can propel potatoes into new markets

As he prepared to leave for two days of trade talks in Japan, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles expressed optimism that a new USDA trade approac... more »

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NPC nabs share of $8.3M to boost specialty crop trade

USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help 11 U.S. recipients, including the National Potato Council, address trade barriers and expand internat... more »


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