Category: Production
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.
Data shows US seed exports surging in Central America
U.S. seed potato exports saw major gains in Central America from July 2024 to March 2025. Learn what factors are driving the surge.
New batch frying system helps maintain temperature control
A new frying system for kettle-style chips can produce up to 650 pounds per hour while maintaining temperature control. Find out more details.
Agricultural workers in spotlight amid ongoing immigration raids
Industry welcomes comments that suggest support for changes in immigration action to avoid targeting ag workers. Read what Trump said.
New multistate coalition calls for AEWR calculation transparency
Learn what organizations have joined the coalition and what actions they plan to take in advocating for specialty crop growers
US potato export volume dips from July 2024-March 2025
Data from the U.S. Department of Commerce shows a 4% drop in total export volume. Find out what factors drove the decrease.