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Sklarczyk Seed Farm wins soil health award
Sklarczyk Seed Farm is one of three winners of the Nature Conservancy’s Soil Health Heroes awards. Announced at the 2026 Great Lakes Crop Summi... READ MORE »
Sustainable nitrogen provider launches soluble powders
Sustainable nitrogen provider Kula Bio has introduced two new shelf-stable, soluble powders that deliver nitrogen-fixing bacteria directly to a crop�... READ MORE »
Webinar aims top help growers navigate labor challenges
A new on-demand webinar aims to provide growers with information to navigate ongoing labor concerns creating uncertainty for specialty crop operations... READ MORE »
Specialty crop leaders call for $5 billion in dedicated aid
Specialty crop leaders this week renewed calls for economic support for U.S. growers after the U.S. House released final spending bills on Jan. 20 tha... READ MORE »
Report: $15 billion grower aid tranche being discussed
Key members of the U.S. House and Senate are working to put together $15 billion in aid, including relief for specialty crop growers, in this month’... READ MORE »
Industry focus on specialty crop relief intensifies as deadline approaches
On the heels of the 18th annual Potato Expo, event host and industry advocate National Potato Council (NPC) is intensifying its focus on key 2026 prio... READ MORE »
Potato industry catches its breath heading into 2026
Just three months removed from the end of a 43-day government shutdown and still embroiled in the chaos of tariff disputes, potato industry participan... READ MORE »
Spudman, NPC joining forces on economic sentiment survey
Spudman and the National Potato Council (NPC) are joining forces to measure potato growers’ economic outlook and sentiment going into 2026. This ... READ MORE »
Ag aid package leaves specialty crop growers disappointed
A $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers announced Dec. 8 includes up to $11 billion for row crops, disappointing specialty crop grower advocates. ... READ MORE »
Wisconsin grower keeping alive generational tradition
Jesse Perkins may not have been born to grow potatoes, but his path to a vocation rooted in agriculture was clear. Perkins grew up in Madison, Wisc... READ MORE »
