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Millions of dollars in US potato exports hang in balance of tariff tug-of-war

Millions of dollars in U.S. potato exports could be in the crosshairs in a tariff tug-of-war with major trading partners Canada and Mexico. Preside... READ MORE »

A large, stainless steel fryer for continuous frying of potatoes and other foods

New continuous fryer features customizable heating, belt systems

PPM Technologies, a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, has introduced a new continuous frying system design to maximize... READ MORE »

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Making a mark in Mexico

For almost 25 years, U.S. potato growers faced the Sisyphean task of trying to gain full market access for U.S. fresh potatoes in Mexico. Any time we ... READ MORE »

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Keeping a family tradition alive and growing

Scott Bedlington is a third- generation grower on his family farm in northwestern Washington, located about an hour and a half north of Seattle on the... READ MORE »

Potatoes peek up from the soil as workers excavate more against a blue sky

Potato industry keeps wary eye on retaliatory tariffs

Editor's note: This story has been updated with information about delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. While potatoes are not among goods named on... READ MORE »

Newly harvested potatoes sit on a bed of black soil, surrounded by green plants

NPC greets potato wart report with cautious optimism, calls for robust mitigation

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s announcement that it did not detect potato wart in its 2024 National Potato Wart Survey is being met wi... READ MORE »

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Bracket challenge to benefit Potato LEAF

Combine your love of hoops and spuds and face off against potato industry foes in the fifth annual Bracket Challenge benefiting the Potato Leadership,... READ MORE »

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Event highlights potatoes’ role in culinary medicine

Ten health care professionals took part in Potatoes USA’s culinary medicine immersion at Tulane University’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine... READ MORE »

North Dakota potato grower holding equipment auction

A North Dakota potato grower is holding an equipment auction, with bids opening March 10 and closing March 13. The John F.  Desautel Farm Co. equi... READ MORE »

Michigan growers urged to attend Potato Day at the Capitol

Michigan’s potato industry can make its voice heard during the 2025 Potato Day at the Capitol, set for Thursday, March 6 at the Michigan State Capit... READ MORE »


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