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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

Organization calls for additional specialty crop assistance
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has expressed its disappointment that specialty crop production is left out of the final year-end economic assistance package negotiated by congressional leaders. In a Dec. 18 letter to the leaders of ... more

Post Holdings acquires Idaho potato manufacturer
Consumer packaged goods company Post Holdings is acquiring Potato Products of Idaho, a manufacturer and packager of refrigerated and frozen potato products. The acquisition, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025, includes a manufac... more
NDSU adds Extension pesticide specialist
Madeleine Smith has joined North Dakota State University as an Extension pesticide specialist. Smith, from Nottinghamshire, England, has served NDSU as an Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Pembina County for almost five years. ... more

‘Speedy Spud’ races to highlight potatoes in BMW Dallas Half Marathon
TCU medical student and potato enthusiast Izzy Aguiar stood out from the crowd of 9,000-plus during the BMW Dallas Half Marathon. Aguiar ran the 13.1 miles wearing a custom-made potato costume to highlight the nutritional benefits and energy-boost... more

Injunction halts filing requirement that would have taken effect this month
A federal judge in Texas has halted a filing requirement set to take effect in January that could have left farmers and ranchers facing fines or imprisonment. Beneficial Ownership Information filing requirements under the Corporate Transparency Ac... more