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Netherlands-based potato cooperative to acquire The Potato Company
Netherlands-based potato cooperative Agrico has declared its intention to acquire the seed potato activities of The Potato Company, a Dutch company that coordinates the introduction and sale of new potato varieties in more than 60 countries. The a... more
New report finds potatoes worth $2.5 billion annually to Michigan
A new report authored by Michigan State University economists found that the potato industry generates $2.5 billion each year to the state’s gross domestic product. That includes almost $1.5 billion in direct economic activity stemming from grow... more
Online discussion to explore what sustainbility means for potato producers
Join Spudman for a discussion of what sustainability means for potato producers. Jason Haegele, ICL, North American Agronomy Lead, and Georg Lemperg, ICL, Global Food Market Relations Manager, will break down how fertility choices directly impact ... more
2023 stocks near halfway point in North Dakota, Minnesota
North Dakota growers, dealers, and processors held 13.4 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1, with current stocks representing 51% of 2023 production, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Total stocks are defined ... more
Trade official to address efforts to promote US ag exports at Washington Summit
Alexis Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, will discuss efforts to promote U.S. agricultural exports at the National Potato Council Washington Summit on Feb. 28. Taylor’s trade missions recently took her to J... more
Report: Potatoes projected to account for 35% of vegetable production by 2033
U.S. production of vegetables and pulse crops is projected to grow 4% in the next decade, with potatoes expected to account for 20% of vegetable farm value by 2033, according to the USDA’s recently released long-term outlook report. The potato f... more
PSA seeks input on Summer Symposium topics
The Potato Sustainability Alliance’s third annual Summer Symposium is set for July 9-11 at McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. In advance of the symposium, PSA is looking for up to six people to provide content input to ensure that t... more
Specialty potato brand unveils new mesh packaging
RPE specialty potato brand Tasteful Selections has unveiled a new 3-pound mesh pillow pack for three varieties: Honey Gold, Ruby Sensation and Sunburst Blend. The new packaging is designed to elevate the products’ retail presentation and give co... more
2022 ag census shows increase in new producers, decline in total farms
Though the total number of U.S. farms continued to decline, the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service's 2022 Census of Agriculture showed an increase in the number of new and beginning producers. The census, released Feb. 13, spans mor... more
EPA recognizes Syngenta Louisiana facility as top green power user
A manufacturing facility of global seed and pesticide provider Syngenta Group has been recognized as a top user of green power by the EPA. Syngenta’s St. Gabriel, Louisiana facility consumes more than 150 million kilowatt-hours of energy annuall... more
