potatoes
Pennsylvania takes potato spotlight; tariff negotiations with Japan begin
Last week, the executive director of Pennsylvania Co-Operative Potato Growers emphasized the need for specialty crop funding during a roundtable discu... READ MORE »
McCain Foods, Chicago Cubs team up for Summer Fry Days
McCain Foods is partnering with the Chicago Cubs to serve its SureCrisp Fries at Wrigley Field this season. SureCrisp Fries’ recipe keeps fries c... READ MORE »
Chip connoisseurs help create new varieties
The success of the potato industry is built on growers’ ability to introduce new potato varieties that meet market demands. For example, when sna... READ MORE »
Automated nematode detective
Plant-parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are microscopic, non-segmented roundworms that pose a significant threat to potato production worldwide. If uncontrol... READ MORE »
Maine Potato Board looking to fill pair of positions
The Maine Potato Board has two open positions. The organization is seeking a program and promotions coordinator as well as a greenhouse/laboratory ass... READ MORE »
Grand Forks officials tour Belgian processor building new facility in North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota officials returned from a tour of Belgian-based potato processor Agristo impressed with the company’s cleanliness and cult... READ MORE »
Industry titan retiring from potatoes
Agronomist. Plant breeder. Farmer. Writer. Philanthropist. Mentor. Potato ambassador. Leader. Charles Higgins has been doing all those things for t... READ MORE »
Next-level, no-touch monitoring
Many crops, including potatoes, depend on research and greenhouse beginnings, with some of the most advanced technology originating in a greenhouse ... READ MORE »
Future-proofing french fries
Almost everyone eats potatoes, and french fries are one of the most popular forms of potato consumption. One of the largest suppliers of fries is McCa... READ MORE »
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 »
