Category: Production
NPC: Ag labor solutions require work but are attainable
As labor issues make waves in Washington, the National Potato Council highlights areas of progress as well as actions that can still be taken
Potato products part of potential EU counter-tariffs
Potato products are in the crosshairs of potential EU counter-tariff plans if a deal is not reached. Learn more details.
NAPSO Potato Storage Symposium set for July 28
Less than a week remains before the North America Potato Storage Organization (NAPSO) Potato Storage Symposium. Learn more about the event.
Revitalizing the root of soil health
New hybrid dripline system delivers targeted benefits
Fast-rising alternative aims to combat familiar foe
Developing technology harnesses yeast as biopesticide weapon
Dwindling demand causing acreage anxiety
States adapting to declining contract volumes, other factors
Getting ahead of storage issues
Evaluation of wound healing starts in the field
Legislation seeks immigration solution with path to legal status
Newly introduced bipartisan legislation would provide legal status for certain undocumented immigrants. Learn more details.
SCFBA applauds rapid specialty crop assistance payments
A second round of specialty crop assistance payments has begun to be distributed. Learn more about how the funding developed.
New resource aims to bolster specialty crop exports
A new resource aims to help American vegetable, fruit and nut exporters expand into new markets while navigating global pesticide regulations.
USDA numbers show dip of 18,000 acres planted in 2025
USDA: Potato growers in 13 reporting states planted 912,000 acres in 2025 — a drop of 18,000 from 2024. Find out what’s driving the decrease.
Weather putting Maine potato crops at risk for late blight
Maine potato crops are at risk for late blight, according to University of Maine Cooperative Extension. Learn what steps growers should take.
MSU Extension irrigation workshop set for August
Michigan State University Extension will hold a summer irrigation workshop on Aug. 1. Learn more about the event.
New WOTUS rule expected by end of 2025 following listening sessions
A final Waters of the United States rule is expected by the end of 2025. Learn what is expected to be included in the new rule.
Labor Department suspends contested H-2A worker protection rule
The Department of Labor suspended a contested measure extending protections to H-2A workers who organize to form labor unions. Find out more.
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. Learn more details.