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Legislation to create tax credit aiding specialty crop growers garners support
Legislation to create a new federal investment tax credit aimed at accelerating deployment of innovative farming technologies for specialty crop growe... READ MORE »
Washington grower named 2025 National Potato Council president
Ted Tschirky, a third-generation potato farmer in Washington’s Columbia River Basin, has been elected president of the National Potato Council (NPC)... READ MORE »
Rollins confirmed as new USDA leader
Brooke Rollins, a Texas lawyer who served as chief for domestic policy during Donald Trump’s first administration, has been confirmed as U.S. Secret... READ MORE »
Prince Edward Island Potato Board keeping close eye on tariff situation
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board says it is closely monitoring tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on Canada. On Feb.... READ MORE »
American Farm Bureau Federation prioritizes labor, trade issues in 2025
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) delegates have adopted policies to guide the organization in 2025, with labor and trade issues at the forefront... READ MORE »
Overall potato volume sales climb in 2024; fresh dollar sales dip
All categories of potatoes increased in volume sales from January to December 2024, as overall volume sales increased 3.1%, according to a new report.... READ MORE »
Data dives into prevalence of potatoes on menus
A recent trends report found that potatoes remain popular, appearing on more than eight in 10 U.S. foodservice menus. A 2024 foodservice menu trend... READ MORE »
Potato processor to produce more sustainable fertilizer through partnership
Global potato supplier Lamb Weston Holdings has partnered with Swiss-based fertilizer company Atlas Agro to produce more sustainable fertilizers. T... READ MORE »
MPIC elects new chair, vice chair
Mike Phillips, supply manager at Walther Farms in Three Rivers, Michigan, has been elected chair of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) for... READ MORE »
Contested filing requirement reinstated with Jan. 13 deadline
After a court ruling reinstated a contested filing requirement, businesses owners face a Jan. 13 deadline to comply with the Corporate Transparency Ac... READ MORE »
