Category: Production
New Urschel dicer to make debut next month
Urschel will unveil its Little Gem Aspire Dicer, a new cutting concept in fruit and vegetable processing, at upcoming tradeshows beginning next month.
USDA reopens reporting period for specialty crop bridge payments
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) has reopened the reporting period for specialty crop producers seeking Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program bridge payments. The new deadline is April 24.
Lockwood forms new dealer partnership in Alberta
PGS Equipment is Lockwood’s new potato equipment dealer for whole goods, parts and service for Alberta and the surrounding area.
US export market to receive $8.4 million boost
More than $8.4 million earmarked to expand export markets for U.S. goods will be distributed by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service through three programs.
Insecticide granted EPA approval for all agricultural crops
An insecticide powered by hydrocolloid technology has been approved for all EPA crop groups, including agricultural and controlled environment agriculture.
Water infrastructure projects to receive infusion of federal funds
Water infrastructure improvements across the western U.S. will receive an $889 million infusion of federal funding, including projects in several major potato-producing states.
Potatoes USA culinary program events spur spud demand
From Montreal to New Orleans, Chicago to Denver, the Potatoes USA Culinary Program has been on the move, working to drive potato demand on restaurant menus, in culinary education programs and across international markets. Learn more.
National cover crop survey closes April 2
Time is running out for growers to share their thoughts about cover crops in a national survey. The National Cover Crop Survey closes April 2.
Get tips for navigating labor landscape in free webinar
An upcoming webinar will provide practical tips to help agriculture employers navigate evolving labor regulations and compliance requirements. Learn more.
NPGA scholarship applications now available
Applications are now available for the Northland Potato Growers Association annual scholarships. Applications must be received by May 15.
Balancing the backbone of crop nutrition
Getting nitrogen application rates right is critical in potato production. Global crop nutrition company Yara’s incubator farm in Idaho’s Snake River Valley helps fine-tune that delivery.
Biostimulants provide natural boost to potato production
Boosting yield while mitigating environmental stress sustainably is an ongoing concern across the potato industry, and biostimulants are promising emerging tools in that effort.
Agribusiness innovators, investors can connect at April summit
More than 700 attendees are expected at a three-day summit next month aimed at connecting investors, agribusiness leaders and agtech innovators.
Letter urges focus on Japanese fresh market access during visit
Ahead of the Japanese prime minister’s visit to the United States, a bipartisan letter signed by 68 members of Congress urges the opening Japan’s market to U.S. fresh potatoes.
Deadline to certify acreage for bridge payments nears
The deadline to report 2025 acreage for USDA bridge payments to producers of specialty crops and sugar is March 13. Learn more.