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Belgian potato company choses North Dakota for $450M processing facility
Belgian-based potato processor Agristo has chosen Grand Forks, North Dakota, as the site of a new, $450 million frozen potato processing facility. The company chose the region for its high-quality potato farming and logistics connection potential ... more
MPIC elects new chair, vice chair
Mike Phillips, supply manager at Walther Farms in Three Rivers, Michigan, has been elected chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) for 2025. [caption id="attachment_21268" align="alignleft" width="200"] Mike Phillips[/caption] P... more
Amazables! microwavable potatoes garner innovation award
Fresh Solutions Network’s Side Delights Amazables! microwavable potato product with recyclable film has won an annual innovation award. The eighth annual Joe Nucci Award for Product Innovation recognizes advancement in product, packaging and pro... more
Funding increased, caps raised, deadline extended for specialty crops program
A program designed to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. specialty crops has gotten an infusion of funds, a higher payment cap and an extended application deadline. The USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is adding an additional $650 million to th... more
Contested filing requirement reinstated with Jan. 13 deadline
After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On Dec. 23, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit granted a stay of the Dec.... more
Spudwoman of the Year nominations now open
Do you know a woman whose contributions to the potato industry make it a better, more productive place? Tell us about her! Nominations are now open for Spudman's annual Spudwoman of the Year. Nominations are welcomed from all segments of the indu... more
Deadline nears to submit specialty crop assistance applications
The deadline to apply for a federal program providing $2 billion to help keep U.S. specialty crops competitive is next week. Eligible producers must submit applications and other forms for the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) progra... more
CEO of fresh potato provider retires after 30 years with company
The CEO of Potandon Produce, a large provider of fresh potatoes in North America, has retired after 30 years with the company. Mel Davenport has been succeeded by David Lawrence, former CEO of Fresh Direct, in a transition effective Dec. 20, accor... more
USDA appoints 11 to National Potato Promotion Board
The USDA has appointed 11 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board, beginning March 1. Nine producer members and one public member will serve three-year terms ending Feb. 28, 2028, while one producer appointee will serve a two-year ... more
Applications open for Potato LEAF’s battlefield leadership program
Applications are now open for the Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF)’s 2025 “Leadership in the Field: From Battlefield to Potato Field” program. The program, set for June 9-12 at Gettysburg National Milita... more
