potatoes
Report: US growers to produce 428.8 million cwt of potatoes this year
U.S. growers expect to produce 428.8 million cwt of potatoes during 2024, according to a North American Potato Market News forecast based on crop cond... READ MORE »
New line of high-capacity vibratory conveyors target potato processing
Potato chips and strips are among the food-handling applications targeted by a new line of high-capacity vibratory conveyors from Key Technology. ... READ MORE »
USDA forecasts $4 billion drop in ag exports in FY 2025
U.S. agricultural exports are forecast to drop $4 billion in fiscal year 2025 from a revised FY 2024 estimate, according to an August report from the ... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA recognized by MyPlate for nutritional promotion
The MyPlate national strategic partner team recognized Potatoes USA with the Gold MyPlate Champion Achievement for participating in the MyPlate nation... READ MORE »
Company to showcase microwaveable potato product at tradeshow
The Masser Family of Companies, a Pennsylvania-based grower, packer, and shipper of potatoes, will showcase a recently launched microwavable potato pr... READ MORE »
Late blight confirmed in Minnesota potato field
Late blight has been confirmed in a potato field in Minnesota, which has been desiccated. Samples are being analyzed for genotyping. The disease wa... READ MORE »
US potato sales up from July 2023 to June 2024
U.S. retail sales of potatoes increased by both volume and dollar sales from July 2023 to June 2024, according to an analysis by consumer advisory com... READ MORE »
Michigan seed potato grower dies at age 62
Michigan seed potato grower Richard Skogman, of Skogman Seed Farm, died Aug. 23 at age 62. Skogman was fourth generation to own and operate the fam... READ MORE »
Deadline approaching for Potato Expo 2025 proposals
Proposals for Potato Expo 2025 are due by Sept 9. The event will be held Jan. 9-10 in Orlando, Florida. Three formats are available to highlight ad... READ MORE »
Spuds, sweet onions to add flavor to inaugural football clash
Georgia sweet onion grower Shuman Farms is partnering with the Idaho Potato Commission and Georgia Southern University to bring a new flavor to a coll... READ MORE »
