Category: Production
House committee approves farm bill with specialty crop focus
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee expects to mark up a farm bill draft this week after a weather-related delay. Learn more details.
Cultivating optimism: Growers focus on future while coping with concerns
The 2025-2026 Spud Sector Survey reveals how potato growers are balancing optimism with economic uncertainty. See more survey insights now.
Research digs into nitrate leaching
Wisconsin work investigating how soil processes impact nitrogen fertilizer
Growers harnessing crustacean connection
Chitosan presents dual-threat biological tool to growers looking to maximize yield and meet sustainability benchmarks. Learn more.
Lockwood now importing directly from Dutch equipment manufacturer
Potato equipment manufacturer Lockwood Manufacturing is now importing directly from longtime partner Struik. Learn more.
Coalition urges permanent AEWR reform
An advocacy group is pushing for permanent changes to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Learn more details.
Pair of new pest control products registered in California
A pair of products from pest management and plant health company ProFarm are now registered in California. Learn more.
Cal-Organic Farms launches organic bite-sized potato line
Grimmway Produce Group brand Cal-Organic Farms has launched a new organic bite-sized potato line. Learn more.
Little Potato Company celebrates milestone with new logo
The Little Potato Company is kicking off a year-long 30th anniversary celebration with a new logo. Find out more.
Farm bill draft includes provisions addressing specialty crops
A farm bill draft released Feb. 13 by the U.S. House Agriculture Committee addresses specialty crops in several provisions. Learn more.
Labor litigator sees reasons for optimism in 2026
A prominent labor attorney says there’s reason for ag labor optimism heading into 2026. Learn more details.
Achieving a resistance milestone
Pale cyst nematode eliminated from Idaho potato field
Mexican potato growers strike to protest US competition
This past week, Mexican potato growers engaged in a national strike against competition from the U.S. Learn why the Mexican market is valuable
NPC disappointed that US/Japan deal does not address fresh market access
The National Potato Council has expressed disappointment that a US/Japan trade deal does not include fresh market access. Learn more.
