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Michigan harvest slowed by warm temperatures, but reports are positive
Above-average temperatures slowed Michigan’s potato harvest last week, according to the latest North American Potato Market News report, though repo... READ MORE »
Report: US growers to produce 428.8 million cwt of potatoes this year
U.S. growers expect to produce 428.8 million cwt of potatoes during 2024, according to a North American Potato Market News forecast based on crop cond... READ MORE »
Late blight confirmed in Minnesota potato field
Late blight has been confirmed in a potato field in Minnesota, which has been desiccated. Samples are being analyzed for genotyping. The disease wa... READ MORE »
Michigan seed potato grower dies at age 62
Michigan seed potato grower Richard Skogman, of Skogman Seed Farm, died Aug. 23 at age 62. Skogman was fourth generation to own and operate the fam... READ MORE »
Federal judge issues preliminary injunction blocking H-2A labor rule
A federal judge in Georgia has blocked a U.S. Department of Labor rule preventing agricultural employers from retaliating against migrant workers with... READ MORE »
Michigan State Fair to celebrate Year of the Potato
The Michigan State Fair, which began Aug. 29 and runs through Sept. 2, will feature a “Year of the Potato” celebration which will include free bag... READ MORE »
Longtime Maine potato industry advocate honored
Longtime Maine potato industry advocate Don Flannery received recognition for his 27 years of service at the Maine Potato Board’s annual meeting las... READ MORE »
Late blight confirmed in second Michigan field
Potato late blight, first confirmed in a Michigan field on July 23, has been confirmed in an additional field in the same county on Aug. 5. The dis... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA executive committee visits Red River Valley
The Potatoes USA executive committee visited Red River Valley potato farms earlier this month to learn about challenges and opportunities in North Dak... READ MORE »
Late blight confirmed in Michigan field
Potato late blight has been confirmed in a commercial field in Michigan. Experts strongly recommend preventative foliar programs and diligent crop mon... READ MORE »
