potatoes

Michigan’s potato assessment cap to rise following tabulation error
A tabulation error means that Michigan’s potato assessment cap will be raised after all. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Develop... READ MORE »
Aldi recalls product containing baby potatoes
Aldi has recalled a product containing baby potatoes because it contains milk which is not mentioned on the label, presenting a possible health risk t... READ MORE »

Organizations seeking to ship to Japan, Korea must register this month
Organizations looking to ship chipping potatoes to Japan or fresh or chipping potatoes to Korea must register with Potatoes USA no later than April 25... READ MORE »

University of Idaho survey seeks commercial grower insight
The University of Idaho is seeking insights from commercial potato growers about seed certification and different tolerance levels for Potato Virus Y ... READ MORE »

Proposed Washington budget contains funds to help complete irrigation project
The proposed 2025-27 Washington State Senate Capital Budget has allocated nearly $45 million in infrastructure funding that would help complete a port... READ MORE »

New line of threads offers way to show Michigan potato love
Do you love Michigan potatoes? OK, but can you prove it? Fans of the state spuds now have a way to broadcast their affection without saying a word.... READ MORE »

1,4GROUP CEO elected chair of Potatoes USA board
Steve Elfering, CEO of 1,4GROUP, has been elected chair of the Potatoes USA board. Elfering has worked with the national marketing, research and promo... READ MORE »
Potato industry veteran retiring after 36 years with supplier
Richard Clark, commercial director at UK-based potato supplier Branston, is retiring after more than three decades in the potato industry. Clark, w... READ MORE »

Continuing resolution includes $4 million for potato research
The continuing resolution passed by the U.S. Senate to fund the government through September included $4 million for National Institute for Food and A... READ MORE »

Nutrien opens new Innovation Farm research facility in Illinois
Nutrien Ag Solutions has opened a new research facility at its Innovation Farm location in Illinois. The site will help accelerate the adaptation of n... READ MORE »