Fresh potato markets have remained relatively balanced following harvest, as marketers carefully manage movement to maintain prices that provide reasonable returns to growers. Idaho Russet shipping-point prices are up 126%…
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By Cameron Rudolph Weeds are one of the largest barriers to profitable plant agriculture, costing U.S. growers billions each year. For organic growers — or those transitioning to organic systems…
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Farmer sentiment improved in October, with the Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer (AEB) Index increasing from 123 points in September to 126 points. The Index of Current Conditions increased…
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offerors to sell dehydrated potato products,pursuant to the AMS Master Invitation for Bids Domestic Commodity Procurement (MIFB-D) for use inthe Federal Food and…
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Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor From the field to the lab, researchers are working to find ways to grow better potatoes. At the Oregon State University Potato Field…
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An article by Terri Moore of Farm Bureau points to the dichotomy that as grocery prices rise, prices received by farmers are going down. According to the Bureau of Labor…
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The World Potato Congress (WPC) started October 26 and runs through the 30th at Lake Naivasha, Kenya. There are delegates from almost 70 countries for the event. Photos from the…
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Idaho Potato Commission has announced the speakers for the upcoming Big Idaho Potato Harvest Meeting on November 11. Key Speakers Include:Phil McGrane, Idaho Secretary of StateGarrett Lofto, President and CEO…
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The latest AgWest Market Update notes that the 2026 potato crop is expected to be smaller than 2025 due to reduced acreage and weather-related yield challenges in several major growing…
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By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News USDA reports that growers in the 13 reporting states planted 873,000 acres of potatoes in 2026. That is 29,000 acres fewer…
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