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NDSU seeking samples of diseased tubers for survey
North Dakota State University wants your diseased potato plants. The university’s department of plant pathology is conducting a survey of pink rot and leak pathogens.
Turner named honorary member of Michigan agriscience educators group
Kelly Turner, executive director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC), has been named a 2025 honorary member of the Michigan Association of Agriscience Educators (MAAE). Turner, the 2024 Spudwoman of the Year, received the recognition... more
Report finds strong yields driving increase in russet table supplies
As the 2025 potato harvest nears completion across the U.S., strong yields are driving an increase in russet table supplies, with size and quality outpacing the previous year. A report compiled by North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) for the ... more
Coalition calls for permanent labor wage rate reform
Dozens of farm and agribusiness groups are calling for permanent labor wage rate reform to address a "broken" system. As Congress moves to end the budget standoff that shuttered the federal government, the AEWR Agricultural Labor Coalition is ask... more
US trade deficit likely to worsen, study finds
A growing U.S. trade deficit will worsen in coming years as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports, according to a recent study. Shifting global dynamics, including political and economic factors, are projected to worsen the trade deficit in c... more
Redesign emphasizes origins of Lay’s potato chips
A rebranding of Lay’s potato chips aims to focus on the brand’s agricultural heritage while emphasizing that the chips are made with real potatoes. Lay’s spends up to nine years creating ideal processing potatoes for growers, according to th... more
Experienced industry advocate selected to lead NCAE
An industry professional experienced in government relations and agricultural labor issues has been named the new president and CEO of the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE). John Hollay, currently the director of government relatio... more
2026 Michigan Winter Potato Conference set for January
The 2026 Michigan Winter Potato Conference is set for Jan. 27-29 at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel. Topic proposals are now being accepted. Topic sessions are limited to 30 or 45 minutes in length, according to the Michigan Potato Industr... more
Lamb Weston officially opens production facility in Argentina
Global frozen potato processor Lamb Weston Holdings has opened a 430,000-square-foot production facility in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. The plant has the capacity to process 200 million pounds of potatoes annually, producing more than ... more
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural industry as aid efforts and trade talks continue despite the government shutdown. A letter (.pdf) se... more
