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Drought conditions worrying Maine potato producers
Ongoing drought conditions have producers in Maine’s $1.3 billion potato industry worried and urging growers to irrigate crops. About 80% of the ... READ MORE »
Nine members appointed to Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Nine members have been appointed to the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced numerous board and commission appointment... READ MORE »
Longtime NDSU professor of plant pathology to retire
Longtime North Dakota State University professor Gary Secor is retiring in September, punctuating a 47-year career in the potato industry. Secor, N... READ MORE »
No late blight reported in Maine, North Dakota or Minnesota
While late blight has been found on potatoes in Dufferin County, Ontario, no cases have yet been reported in Maine, and spore counts continue to decli... READ MORE »
New NPGA board chair, members begin terms
The new chair and other board members for the Northland Potato Growers Association have begun their terms. Sander Dagen of Karlstad, Minnesota, beg... READ MORE »
Proposed permitting process for Michigan late blight research abandoned
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) will not implement a proposed permitting process for late blight research that wo... 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 »
Planting continues on pace in Minnesota, North Dakota; area reports ending
Potato planting in North Dakota and Minnesota continues, with Minnesota ahead of both last year’s pace and the average. For the week ending May 1... READ MORE »
Rollins begins trade tour; potato priorities reach Capitol Hill
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins began a multi-nation trade tour with a visit to the U.K. earlier this week. The May 12-14 visit coinci... READ MORE »
Wisconsin growers can vote on potato board nominees until June 16
Three nominees to the Wisconsin Industry Potato Board have been certified, and potato growers have until June 16 to vote on the candidates. The tri... READ MORE »
