Category: Production
Potatoes USA culinary program events spur spud demand
From Montreal to New Orleans, Chicago to Denver, the Potatoes USA Culinary Program has been on the move, working to drive potato demand on restaurant menus, in culinary education programs and across international markets. Learn more.
National cover crop survey closes April 2
Time is running out for growers to share their thoughts about cover crops in a national survey. The National Cover Crop Survey closes April 2.
Get tips for navigating labor landscape in free webinar
An upcoming webinar will provide practical tips to help agriculture employers navigate evolving labor regulations and compliance requirements. Learn more.
NPGA scholarship applications now available
Applications are now available for the Northland Potato Growers Association annual scholarships. Applications must be received by May 15.
Balancing the backbone of crop nutrition
Getting nitrogen application rates right is critical in potato production. Global crop nutrition company Yara’s incubator farm in Idaho’s Snake River Valley helps fine-tune that delivery.
Biostimulants provide natural boost to potato production
Boosting yield while mitigating environmental stress sustainably is an ongoing concern across the potato industry, and biostimulants are promising emerging tools in that effort.
Agribusiness innovators, investors can connect at April summit
More than 700 attendees are expected at a three-day summit next month aimed at connecting investors, agribusiness leaders and agtech innovators.
Letter urges focus on Japanese fresh market access during visit
Ahead of the Japanese prime minister’s visit to the United States, a bipartisan letter signed by 68 members of Congress urges the opening Japan’s market to U.S. fresh potatoes.
Deadline to certify acreage for bridge payments nears
The deadline to report 2025 acreage for USDA bridge payments to producers of specialty crops and sugar is March 13. Learn more.
Side Delights launches microwaveable petite potato line
A new line of microwaveable petite potato products from Fresh Solutions Network’s Side Delights is now shipping.
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.