Category: Production
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.
A future potato field skynet?
Automated monitoring tools show promise
Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority
A federal court struck down tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on U.S. trading partners. Learn more about what could happen next.
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.
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 to Vietnam in a letter to top trade officials.
Labor logjam: Spudman survey finds frustrations
Respondents express thoughts about H-2A program, worker shortages
Navigating tariff turbulence presents a complicated path
Trade spotlight could provide access opportunities
Amplifying the power of potassium
Trials show benefits of in-season application
Potato industry hopes for market movement in Japan
USDA secretary signals intention to fight for table stock access
Potato planting progressing in the Red River Valley
A USDA report for the week ending May 4 shows potato planting progress in the Red River Valley. See the numbers here
Decrease in potato acreage forecast for Idaho, nation
Potato acreage decreases are forecast in the nation’s leading potato-producing state and across the country. Learn how much and why
Potatoes USA chair emphasizes focus on international demand
Steve Elfering, elected chair of Potatoes USA in late March, emphasized the importance of international demand for U.S. potatoes