agriculture
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 »
Potato industry braces for impact of additional tariffs
The agriculture industry is bracing for the impact of additional tariffs unveiled April 2 by U.S. President Donald Trump, who previously vowed “reci... READ MORE »
Legislation aims to ease path to land access for young growers
Bipartisan legislation introduced April 1 in the U.S. House and Senate aims to help young farmers and ranchers access farmland and would establish a p... READ MORE »
