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Specialty crop focus grows as farm bill markup nears
The U.S. House Agriculture Committee expects to mark up a farm bill draft this week after a weather-related delay. Learn more details.
Lockwood now importing directly from Dutch equipment manufacturer
Potato equipment manufacturer Lockwood Manufacturing is now importing directly from longtime partner Struik. Learn more.
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.
Coalition urges permanent AEWR reform
An advocacy group is pushing for permanent changes to the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). Learn more details.
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.
New tariffs take effect despite Supreme Court ruling
Despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down broad Trump-era tariffs, a 10% global rate went into effect Feb. 24. 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.
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.
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.
Key to debut next-generation potato strip defect removal system
Key Technology will debut a new automatic defect removal system for potato strips at packaging trade show in May. Learn more details.
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.