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Industry veteran tabbed as new chair of Potatoes USA
Eighth-generation farmer Dave Masser, president and CEO of Masser Family of Companies and former chair of Fresh Solutions Network, has been elected Potatoes USA’s new chair.
Nominations open for 55 Potatoes USA board seats
Nominations are now open for Potatoes USA board members for the 2027 term. The board is seeking nominees to fill 55 open seats.
Next phase of USDA reorganization being finalized, Rollins says
The next phase of a planned USDA reorganization will be announced soon, according to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins.
Potatoes USA adds 24 board members
Twenty-four members have been appointed to Potatoes USA’s board of directors, effective immediately.
President’s budget proposal includes cuts to USDA programs
The President’s 2027 budget, released April 3, includes $20.8 billion in discretionary budget spending for USDA, a 19% decrease from 2026 levels.
Advance registration for PAA 2026 meeting now open
Advance registration for the Potato Association of America 2026 meeting is now open. The annual event will take place July 26-30 in New Orleans. Learn more.
National Ag Day promotes awareness of industry impact, contributions
Producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and others celebrated National Ag Day on March 24. Learn more.
North Dakota grower dies at age 84
North Dakota potato grower Richard Clemenson of Hoople, North Dakota, died Feb. 26 at age 84. Learn more about his life.
Online presentation aims to help improve market competitiveness
Potatoes USA is offering a free online presentation aimed at helping strengthen export markets on March 11. Learn more
PAA accepting abstract submissions for annual meeting
Abstract submissions are open for the 110th annual meeting of the Potato Association of America. Find out how to participate.
New red potato variety developed at NDSU released
The first red potato variety developed at North Dakota State University in more than a decade has been released. Learn more.
Michigan grower elected new National Potato Council president
Michigan grower Ben Sklarczyk has been elected 2026 president of the National Potato Council. Meet the executive committee.
Aid announcement leaves specialty crop growers calling for more help
Specialty crop growers renewed calls for at least $5 billion in aid after a Feb. 13 announcement of $1 billion in one-time bridge payments.
USDA to award more than $212M to spur US ag exports
More than $212M will be awarded through a pair of USDA programs to help expand export markets for U.S. agricultural products. Learn more.
Royal HZPC Group finalizes acquisition of Irish seed potato company
Royal HZPC Group has finalized its acquisition of IPM Potato Group. Learn more about the move, first announced in October 2025.
NDSU Extension crop budgets forecast low to negativity profitability
Projected budgets from North Dakota State University Extension forecast low to negative profitability for most crops and regions. Learn more.