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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 »
Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results certified
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has certified the 2024 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board election results. The... READ MORE »
Idaho gridiron rivals to compete for new Potato State Trophy
The winner of the annual football game between the University of Idaho and Idaho State University will now have a one-of-a-kind potato prize to put in... READ MORE »
2023/24 US potato crop increases; acreage drop forecast
The 2023/24 U.S. potato crop increased 10% from the previous season, though a 2% drop in potato acreage is forecast in 2024 from 2023 by the USDA’s ... READ MORE »
Small fire damages equipment at Red River Potatoes
A small fire caused minimal equipment damage and led to the evacuation of staff at Red River Potatoes in Grand Forks, North Dakota. No one was inju... READ MORE »
