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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 »
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 »
Labor logjam: Spudman survey finds frustrations
As growers continue to advocate for changes to the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program, Spudman’s 2025 Potato Industry Labor Survey mirrored ... more »
Navigating tariff turbulence presents a complicated path
The international trade landscape — particularly concerning the frequently shifting tariff environment — is undergoing significant volatility and ... more »
Amplifying the power of potassium
When it comes to the health of potato plants, potassium plays a vital role. The mineral, utilized in large quantities by plants throughout the growi... more »
Potato industry hopes for market movement in Japan
A decades-old battle to fully open the Japanese market to U.S. fresh potatoes received a recent infusion of fighting words, but whether a renewed focu... more »
Potato planting progressing in the Red River Valley
The USDA’s Potato Progress & Condition Report for the week ending May 4 shows potato planting progress in the Red River Valley. In North Dako... more »
Decrease in potato acreage forecast for Idaho, nation
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and an industry publication are projecting potato acres in the nation’s leading potato-producing state to decrease ... more »
Potatoes USA chair emphasizes focus on international demand
Steve Elfering, elected chair of national marketing, research and promotion board Potatoes USA in late March, emphasized the importance of increasing ... more »
