Production
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
