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2024 Spudman Impact Awards – Andrew Jensen
Andrew Jensen Manager, Northwest Potato Research Consortium With a life-long enthusiasm for entomology, Andrew Jensen became exposed to the potato i... READ MORE »
2024 Impact Awards: Meet the industry leaders making impactful contributions
From the classroom to the field, the 2024 Spudman Impact Award winners are making significant contributions to the potato industry. Winners were no... READ MORE »
Deadline nears for 2024 Spudwoman of the Year nominations
The deadline to nominate an industry leader for the 2024 Spudwoman of the Year Award is fast approaching. The annual honor recognizes a leader who i... READ MORE »
Nominations for inaugural Spudman Impact Awards open until Nov. 1
The inaugural Spudman Impact Awards will honor individuals making a significant contribution to the American potato industry. Nominations are open ... READ MORE »
2023 Spudwoman of the Year a master of connecting the dots
Throughout her career, Jeanne Debons has mastered the art of working with people. Debons, the 2023 Spudwoman of the Year, has held varied jobs dire... READ MORE »
United Fresh event to feature DOJ session
A workshop at this year's United Fresh Washington Conference will focus on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) approach to criminal investigations an... READ MORE »
Ag-tech business incubator awarded $55,000
USDA has signed a grant agreement to provide the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator (GLATBI) with $55,000 to enhance their marketing, outreach, an... READ MORE »
Pressure bruise management aided by texture analysis
Pressure flattening in stored potatoes is a cause of significant economic losses for Colorado potato growers. Pressure flattening occurs as the tuber ... READ MORE »
West Virginia farmers wary of aggregation center’s future
Crop aggregation machine located in Huntington. Photo: Clark Davis/WV Public BroadcastingWest Virginia farmers are being cautious about the futu... READ MORE »
MPB hosts 30th annual meeting
The Maine Potato Board (MPB) held its 30th annual dinner meeting on July 14 at Farm Park in Fort Fairfield, Maine. Nearly 300 growers, family members ... READ MORE »
