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2024 Spudman Impact Awards – James Ehrlich
James Ehrlich Executive director, Colorado Potato Administration Committee Beer and basketball led James Ehrlich to the potato industry. Ehrlich,... READ MORE »
2024 Spudman Impact Awards – Bryan Wada
Bryan Wada CEO, Wada Farms Family is a defining theme in Bryan Wada’s career. Wada, CEO of Wada Farms in Pingree, Idaho, is a third-generation ... READ MORE »
2024 Spudman Impact Awards – Andrew Jensen
Andrew Jensen Manager, Northwest Potato Research Consortium With a life-long enthusiasm for entomology, Andrew Jensen became exposed to the potato i... READ MORE »
2024 Impact Awards: Meet the industry leaders making impactful contributions
From the classroom to the field, the 2024 Spudman Impact Award winners are making significant contributions to the potato industry. Winners were no... READ MORE »
NPGA to present service awards at annual banquet
The Northland Potato Growers Association will present its annual Meritorious Service award winners at its upcoming banquet. Brad Nilson of Hoople, ... READ MORE »
Deadline nears for 2024 Spudwoman of the Year nominations
The deadline to nominate an industry leader for the 2024 Spudwoman of the Year Award is fast approaching. The annual honor recognizes a leader who i... READ MORE »
Harvest Bowl program awards 14 scholarships, presents agribusiness award
Fourteen North Dakota State University athletes received scholarships during the Harvest Bowl program on Nov. 10. The 2023 NDSU Harvest Bowl Agribusin... READ MORE »
TOMRA’s sorting and grading solutions receive international recognition
TOMRA Food’s food sorting and grading solutions have won international recognition for the accuracy of their foreign material identification. The co... READ MORE »
BASF’s Pforr inducted into Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame
A BASF executive has been inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame. Kristen Pforr, vice president of operations, Care Chemicals, has work... READ MORE »
Nominations for inaugural Spudman Impact Awards open until Nov. 1
The inaugural Spudman Impact Awards will honor individuals making a significant contribution to the American potato industry. Nominations are open ... READ MORE »
