potatoes
Construction underway at $55M potato chip production plant
Construction has begun on the $55 million, 80,000-square-foot Taste of Maine Potato Chip Co. facility in Limestone, Maine. The plant, located at the f... READ MORE »
Retail potato sales volume increases despite drop in dollar sales
U.S. retail sales of potatoes increased despite a small drop in dollar sales during the nine-month period from July 2024 to March 2025. Sales incre... READ MORE »
SCFBA applauds rapid specialty crop assistance payments
The rapid delivery of a second round of federal assistance for specialty crop producers, coupled with millions of dollars in additional funding contai... READ MORE »
Trio’s election to Wisconsin Potato Industry Board certified
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has certified the 2025 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. T... READ MORE »
USDA numbers show dip of 18,000 acres planted in 2025
USDA reports that growers in the 13 reporting states planted 912,000 acres of potatoes in 2025 — a drop of 18,000 acres, or 1.9%, from 2024 numbers.... READ MORE »
Trend away from potatoes driving drop in per capita vegetable availability
The per capita availability of vegetables and pulses in the U.S. fell to 376 pounds per person in 2024 — the lowest total in more than 35 years. ... READ MORE »
Weather putting Maine potato crops at risk for late blight
Maine potato crops are at risk for late blight, according to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Potato Pest Alert. The alert is distribu... READ MORE »
NPC Summer Meeting addresses industry issues in Idaho
National Potato Council president and Washington state potato grower Ted Tschirky brought together industry stakeholders for NPC’s Summer Meeting,... READ MORE »
New french fry trend heating up summer snacking
A snack inspired by a popular take-out trend in Ireland is being touted as a quick, tasty way to enjoy potatoes this summer, in time to celebrate Nati... READ MORE »
MSU Extension irrigation workshop set for August
Michigan State University Extension will hold a summer irrigation workshop focused on improving irrigation efficiency on Aug. 1. The event, to be h... READ MORE »
