potatoes
Tariff pause greeted with relief by stock markets; ag impact still murky
News that the world’s two largest economies have paused the bulk of tariffs recently imposed on each other sent stocks climbing upward, though what ... READ MORE »
Rollins begins trade tour; potato priorities reach Capitol Hill
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins began a multi-nation trade tour with a visit to the U.K. earlier this week. The May 12-14 visit coinci... READ MORE »
Wisconsin growers can vote on potato board nominees until June 16
Three nominees to the Wisconsin Industry Potato Board have been certified, and potato growers have until June 16 to vote on the candidates. The tri... READ MORE »
Proposed $60B addition to farm bill ag programs faces rocky road
A Republican proposal to add $60 billion in farm bill programs to the agriculture portion of a mega "Reconciliation Bill" hinges on securing votes for... READ MORE »
Culinary immersion serves up potato inspiration
Foodservice operators from national and regional brands took part in a recent three-day culinary immersion hosted by Potatoes USA in Denver. The pa... READ MORE »
Longtime potato industry leader dies at 91
Jack Hyman, former president of Bushwick Commission Co. and a potato industry pioneer, has died at age 91. Hyman, who died May 4, helped shape the ... READ MORE »
Potato planting progressing in the Red River Valley
The USDA’s Potato Progress & Condition Report for the week ending May 4 shows potato planting progress in the Red River Valley. In North Dako... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA seeking board nominations for 2026
Nominations are now open for 49 Potatoes USA board seats, with three- and two-year terms beginning in March 2026. The board seeks nominees to succ... READ MORE »
Decrease in potato acreage forecast for Idaho, nation
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation and an industry publication are projecting potato acres in the nation’s leading potato-producing state to decrease ... READ MORE »
Food + Farm Exploration Center receives $10,000 gift
The Food + Farm Exploration Center, part of Heartland Farms’ potato and vegetable operation in Plover, Wisconsin, has received a $10,000 gift to sup... READ MORE »
