Category: Production
Trilateral trade agreement will not be renewed for another 16-year term
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will not be renewed for another 16-year term. The deadline to renew the trilateral trade pact passed July 1.
Legislation addressing H-2A program officially introduced
A bill addressing the accessibility and cost of the H-2A visa program has been officially introduced. U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson introduced the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026 on June 30.
Specialty crop aid included in supplemental funding request
An additional $10 billion in aid for specialty and row crops is included in a request by the Trump administration for $87.6 billion in congressional funding.
Golden nematode detected for first time in Manitoba
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has detected golden nematode on a potato farm in Manitoba. This is the first detection of the quarantine pest in the province.
USDA ARS funds 26 potato research proposals
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has awarded funding for 26 potato research proposals totaling nearly $1.2 million addressing diseases, pest control and postharvest disorders.
Senate committee releases farm bill discussion draft
Industry groups greeted the release of a discussion draft of the Agricultural Act of 2026, commonly called Farm Bill 2.0, by U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry with optimism.
NPGA, Potato Bowl USA committee name scholarship recipients
The Northland Potato Growers Association (NPGA) and the Potato Bowl USA committee have announced scholarship winners for 2026.
USDA research, pest and disease programs accepting funding applications
USDA programs related to research as well as pests and disease are now accepting applications for funding.
Supporters of House workforce act legislation can voice opinions online
U.S. House Agriculture Committee chair Glenn Thompson has released details for the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act and is working to secure House cosponsors before its introduction in late June.
Little Potato company launches new flavor in microwave-ready line
The Little Potato Company has launched a new flavor in its line of microwave-ready products. A Little Homestyle Ranch, priced at $3.99 per tray, is now available
Produce coalition forms to support USMCA trade agreement
A new coalition has launched in support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as the trade initiative undergoes a six-year review.
USDA accepting applications for trade program funding until mid-August
USDA is now accepting applications for fiscal year 2027 trade promotion programs. The programs aim to lower international trade barriers for U.S. growers.
Crunching the numbers: Retail data can help increase appetite for potatoes
If you want a snapshot of potato demand in 2025, here it is: $19.9 billion in total retail sales for the calendar year and 15.3 billion pounds sold across all store segments (fresh weight equivalent), according to data compiled by market research and technology company Circana.
Irrigation solutions company opens new production site in Mexico
Orbia Advance Corporation’s precision agriculture business group Netafim has opened a new manufacturing plant in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico.
House passes ag appropriations bill containing potato industry priorities
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the fiscal year 2027 Agriculture and FDA Appropriations bill on a 213-210 vote with several potato industry priorities intact.
Potato LEAF program cultivates industry leadership
The potato industry thrives on a long-term vision that extends well past the next harvest. Families manage their land and water resources today so they can pass down strong, sustainable operations to the next generation.