agriculture
Nitrogen-fixing biological application now available in US
Nitrogen-fixing biological Envita is now available in the U.S. market and will be available for the 2025 planting season. The wettable granule appl... READ MORE »
USDA announces $340.6M in disaster relief for farmers, ranchers
The USDA has announced $340.6 million in disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers in rural communities affected by natural disasters — including... READ MORE »
Maine Potato Board looking to fill pair of positions
The Maine Potato Board has two open positions. The organization is seeking a program and promotions coordinator as well as a greenhouse/laboratory ass... READ MORE »
Trump floats pathway to legal status for undocumented workers
President Donald Trump has suggested a plan that could allow undocumented agricultural workers who voluntarily leave the country to gain legal status ... READ MORE »
Industry titan retiring from potatoes
Agronomist. Plant breeder. Farmer. Writer. Philanthropist. Mentor. Potato ambassador. Leader. Charles Higgins has been doing all those things for t... READ MORE »
Future-proofing french fries
Almost everyone eats potatoes, and french fries are one of the most popular forms of potato consumption. One of the largest suppliers of fries is McCa... READ MORE »
Most reciprocal tariffs paused for 90 days; uncertainty remains
A 90-day pause on increased reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trading partners has offered a temporary reprieve amid escalating global trade tensions,... READ MORE »
Michigan’s potato assessment cap to rise following tabulation error
A tabulation error means that Michigan’s potato assessment cap will be raised after all. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Develop... READ MORE »
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 organi... READ 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 ag... READ MORE »
