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Plant production specialist named WPC international advisor
Tomasz Bienkowski, a plant production specialist, has been named an international advisor by the World Potato Congress. Bienkowski specializes in t... READ MORE »
U.S. potato exports reach record value, despite slight volume decline
U.S. potato exports reached a record $2.3 billion in value from July 2023 to June 2024, according to Potatoes USA. Despite this 4% increase in value, ... READ MORE »
Potato Expo 2025 opens registration for Orlando event
The Potato Expo 2025 registration is now open for the Orlando, Florida event, which runs Jan. 9-10. This annual event is geared for growers, suppli... READ MORE »
Farmers and advocacy groups sue DOL over new H-2A rule
A coalition of farmers and agricultural advocacy groups has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), challenging new H-2A regulatio... READ MORE »
Michigan potato farmer dies at 56
Erwin Joseph Styma II, a well-known Michigan potato farmer and community leader, died on Sept. 14 at age 56. A co-owner of R&E Farm in Posen, S... READ MORE »
NCAE lawsuit against Department of Labor rule cites harm to farm families
The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, challenging... READ MORE »
SCFBA applauds movement from House and Senate on farm bill
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is applauding movement on a farm bill from the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. Both bodies r... READ MORE »
Crop Transition Conference set for June in Minnesota
The 2024 Crop Transition Conference, hosted by the United Potato Growers of America, will be held June 19-20 in Minneapolis. The conference, which ... READ MORE »
Harnessing the power of wild potatoes
The potatoes we enjoy today as a staple in our diets have come a long way from their wild, distant relatives. These wild potatoes, native to Central a... READ MORE »
Hoops and spuds: Tip off March Madness with Potato LEAF donation
March Madness is just around the corner, and the Potato Leadership, Education & Advancement Foundation is ready for tipoff. With a $50 donation... READ MORE »
