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Potatoes USA receives $6.5 million in federal funding to expand export opportunities
Editor's note: The headline of this article has been updated to reflect the correct amount. Potatoes USA has received $6.5 million in federal fund... READ MORE »
McCain to add Innovation Hubs at 2 US potato farms in 2024
McCain Foods is expanding its network of Innovation Hub farms across North America, including new operations in Wisconsin and Maine. The hubs provi... READ MORE »

Canadian company successfully registers 4 true potato seed varieties
Tuberosum Technologies has successfully registered four true potato seed varieties, marking the first time TPS varieties have been officially register... READ MORE »
Colorado Potato Administrative Committee executive director retiring; new leader sought
Jim Ehrlich, longtime executive director of the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, is retiring this fall, and the organization is seeking a n... READ MORE »

New partnership to bolster true seed commercialization in Kenya, India
A new agreement between global biotechnology company Bayer and Dutch seed company Solynta will facilitate the commercialization and distribution of tr... READ MORE »

Research to fund projects targeting potato diseases, postharvest concerns
Research proposals funded by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service include projects addressing potato diseases, pests and postharvest disorders a... READ MORE »
Potato crop management system expanding into 13 states
Picketa Systems is expanding a crop management system initially designed for potatoes into 13 states. The LENS system analyzes crop tissues and com... READ MORE »

Study pinpoints best practices of successful potato retailers
A merchandising best practices study conducted by Potatoes USA in partnership with Information Resources Inc. uncovered key insights, including three ... READ MORE »

Potato Day at the Capitol highlights industry’s impact in Michigan
Michigan potato industry stakeholders welcomed state legislators, members of the agricultural industry and the public to Potato Day at the Capitol at ... READ MORE »
FDA updates risk level of recalled potato products
The risk level of more than 10,000 recalled potato products has been updated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to multiple reports. ... READ MORE »