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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.
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.
40-member coalition launches in support of USMCA renewal
Forty farm and agricultural groups have united in support of a key international trade agreement. Learn more.
Farm bill debate set for later this month
U.S. House debate on a new farm bill has been set for Feb. 23-25, with a floor vote anticipated before the Easter recess. Learn more.
Labor litigator sees reasons for optimism in 2026
A prominent labor attorney says there’s reason for ag labor optimism heading into 2026. Learn more details.
Sklarczyk Seed Farm wins soil health award
Sklarczyk Seed Farm is one of three winners of the Nature Conservancy’s Soil Health Heroes awards. Meet the recipients.
NPGA names pair of Meritorious Service Award winners
Northland Potato Growers Association has named Bryan Folson and Clark Piepkorn its 2026 NPGA Meritorious Service Award winners. Meet the men.