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NPC issues guidance on tariff impacts
Based on information from the Office of United States Trade Representative (USTR) and other currently available data, a leading potato advocacy organization is issuing guidance on tariff impacts. The National Potato Council guidance includes an un... more
Organizations seeking to ship to Japan, Korea must register this month
Organizations looking to ship chipping potatoes to Japan or fresh or chipping potatoes to Korea must register with Potatoes USA no later than April 25. Forms needed to ship chipping potatoes to Japan include: Shipping Requirements (for refe... more
Sprague celebrates national honor, promotion of team members
Colorado-based pest control company Sprague is celebrating a national honor as well as the promotion of a trio of team members. Regional manager Lindsey Marker has been named a recipient of the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) 2025 Impa... more
Applications open for USDA export market development programs
The USDA is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. The agency’s Foreign Agricultural Service has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program... more
Potato industry braces for impact of additional tariffs
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously vowed “reciprocal” measures on imported goods from a range of countries with tariffs on U.S. goods. The Wh... more
University of Idaho survey seeks commercial grower insight
The University of Idaho is seeking insights from commercial potato growers about seed certification and different tolerance levels for Potato Virus Y (PVY) in seed potatoes. The research is being conducted under the auspices of Christopher McIntos... more
Proposed Washington budget contains funds to help complete irrigation project
The proposed 2025-27 Washington State Senate Capital Budget has allocated nearly $45 million in infrastructure funding that would help complete a portion of the EL 22.1 Surface Water Irrigation Project. Part of the Odessa Groundwater Replacement P... more
Legislation aims to ease path to land access for young growers
Bipartisan legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to help young farmers and ranchers access farmland and would establish a pilot program with the USDA’s Farm Service Agency. The New Producer Economic Security Act, if in... more
New line of threads offers way to show Michigan potato love
Do you love Michigan potatoes? OK, but can you prove it? Fans of the state spuds now have a way to broadcast their affection without saying a word. The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) is partnering with Big Frog of Brighton to create a ... more
1,4GROUP CEO elected chair of Potatoes USA board
Steve Elfering, CEO of 1,4GROUP, has been elected chair of the Potatoes USA board. Elfering has worked with the national marketing, research and promotion board for 14 years. Chemical distribution company 1,4GROUP supports potato growers. Its lead... more
