potatoes
Senate committee budget proposals would increase specialty crop funding
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has released legislative text detailing proposals for a massive budget reconciliatio... READ MORE »
Northland Potato Growers awards trio of scholarships
The Northland Potato Growers Research and Education Foundation has awarded a trio of $2,500 scholarships to students who will continue their education... READ MORE »
Potatoes return to list of produce testing positive for pesticide residue
Potatoes have returned to an environmental group’s list of fruits and vegetables testing positive for potentially harmful pesticide residue. Heal... READ MORE »
California-based equipment manufacturer acquires french fry processor
Food industry equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has acquired an England-based processor which provides custom solutions for products including f... READ MORE »
US potato export volume dips from July 2024-March 2025
U.S. potato export volumes increased for frozen, fresh and seed potatoes from July 2024 through March 2025, while export volumes fell for dehydrated p... READ MORE »
NDSU Research Extension Centers field days to begin next month
The North Dakota State University Research Extension Centers’ field days are set. The annual events begin July 14 and will feature speakers, tours a... READ MORE »
Potato industry veteran retires after career spanning half-century
After nearly 17 years with the Idaho Potato Commission and more than 50 years in the food industry, Armand Lobato has retired. Lobato began his car... READ MORE »
Potato LEAF scholarships application deadline nears
Applications for the Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF)’s annual graduate-level academic scholarship are due Ju... READ MORE »
Countries celebrate International Day of the Potato
Countries around the world celebrated the second observance of the International Day of the Potato on May 30. The event was first marked in 2024 af... READ MORE »
Federal court strikes down tariffs, finds Trump exceeded authority
The U.S. Court of International Trade struck down many of the tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, ruling that the measures exceeded the president’s aut... READ MORE »
