The U.S. potato market enters 2026 with a mix of record-breaking yields and persistent pricing pressures that create a challenging environment for growers and processors alike. U.S. potato production is…
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The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) this week joined agricultural organizations from across the U.S. in calling on Congress for immediate financial assistance for America’s farmers and ranchers. Led by the American…
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The 2026 Miller Research Potato Disease Management Seminar will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Historic Wilson Theater in Rupert, ID (610 Fremont Street). Registration begins at…
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, alongside U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced…
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Idaho Potato Commission to Award Luxury TV Sweepstakes Prizes Three regional retail winners will be able to select the television set of their dreams – up to a $3,500 value…
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The 58th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is Jan. 21-22, 2026, presented by University of Idaho and Spectra Productions. Attend educational presentations and workshops and visit the adjoining…
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The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) has welcomed three new commissioners: Scott Mickelsen, Doug Ruff and Brad Russell.Mickelsen is the business manager at Rigby Produce and has decades of hands-on experience…
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By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News USDA estimates that growers produced 412.06 million cwt of potatoes during 2025. That is 9.11 million cwt less than the 2024…
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Story and photos by John O’Connell, University of Idaho Thirty-one chefs from throughout the world recently toured a new laboratory at the University of Idaho’s Parma Research and Extension Center,…
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JH Biotech, Inc. announced the launch of KELP STAR™, a soluble seaweed extract biostimulant derived from Ascophyllum nodosum. Designed to slot into existing fertility programs, KELP STAR™ supports plant vigor and crop…
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