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PEI launches buy-back program for designated potato wart index fields

Prince Edward Island has begun a buy-back program for designated potato wart index fields in the Canadian province. The Canadian Food Inspection Ag... more »

Young potato plants sprouting in black soil

Data shows US seed exports surging in Central America

U.S. seed potato exports saw major gains in Central America from July 2024 to March 2025, with a 61% increase compared to the prior year. Long-term... more »

Batches of kettle chips roll through machinery

New batch frying system helps maintain temperature control

PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling group, has introduced its new BatchWright frying system for kettle-style potato c... more »

Farm workers harvest crops in a sunny field

Agricultural workers in spotlight amid ongoing immigration raids

In comments during a June 12 news conference, President Donald Trump seemed to suggest support for changes to immigration enforcement that would avoid... more »

New multistate coalition calls for AEWR calculation transparency

A new five-state, 30-organization coalition is calling for transparency on how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is calculated, arguing that current... more »

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US potato export volume dips from July 2024-March 2025

U.S. potato export volumes increased for frozen, fresh and seed potatoes from July 2024 through March 2025, while export volumes fell for dehydrated p... more »

Potato plants grow tall and green under a sun-splashed blue sky

A future potato field skynet?

“Forewarned means forearmed” is a good principle to follow when facing an adversary. There is a reason why the word “intelligence” ref... more »

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Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority

The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down many of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, ruling that the measures exceeded the president’s aut... more »

Young green potato plants poke through black soil

Planting continues on pace in Minnesota, North Dakota; area reports ending

Potato planting in North Dakota and Minnesota continues, with Minnesota ahead of both last year’s pace and the average. For the week ending May 1... more »

NPC calls for elimination of tariffs on US potato exports to Vietnam

The National Potato Council called for the elimination of tariffs on U.S. potatoes and potato products to Vietnam in a letter to top trade officials. ... more »


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