potatoes
Netherlands-based potato cooperative to acquire The Potato Company
Netherlands-based potato cooperative Agrico has declared its intention to acquire the seed potato activities of The Potato Company, a Dutch company th... READ MORE »
New report finds potatoes worth $2.5 billion annually to Michigan
A new report authored by Michigan State University economists found that the potato industry generates $2.5 billion each year to the state’s gross d... READ MORE »
2023 stocks near halfway point in North Dakota, Minnesota
North Dakota growers, dealers, and processors held 13.4 million cwt of potatoes in storage on Feb. 1, with current stocks representing 51% of 2023 pr... READ MORE »
Trade official to address efforts to promote US ag exports at Washington Summit
Alexis Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, will discuss efforts to promote U.S. agricultural exports at the Natio... READ MORE »
Report: Potatoes projected to account for 35% of vegetable production by 2033
U.S. production of vegetables and pulse crops is projected to grow 4% in the next decade, with potatoes expected to account for 20% of vegetable farm ... READ MORE »
PSA seeks input on Summer Symposium topics
The Potato Sustainability Alliance’s third annual Summer Symposium is set for July 9-11 at McDonald’s headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. In adv... READ MORE »
Specialty potato brand unveils new mesh packaging
RPE specialty potato brand Tasteful Selections has unveiled a new 3-pound mesh pillow pack for three varieties: Honey Gold, Ruby Sensation and Sunburs... READ MORE »
NPC preparing for monumental 2024 Washington Summit
It seems like every election cycle, politicians tell us that this is the most important election of our lifetimes. Hyperbole aside, the 2024 General E... READ MORE »
Water shortages spurring innovation in Columbia Basin
Farmers rely on water for their livelihoods, but it often costs a lot to get it to the field. In arid regions, and in the top two potato-producing sta... READ MORE »
Northland Potato Growers Association campaigns receive marketing awards
The Northland Potato Growers Association, in partnership with Ten Acre Marketing, has been recognized with two National Argi-Marketing Association (NA... READ MORE »