By Chad Hutchinson For years, potato production has been measured by inputs—fertilizer, water, fuel, and crop protection products. While these investments are essential, they don’t tell the whole story. A more…
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National Potato Council (NPC) joined 50 other agriculture research and commodity groups on a letter expressing concern over USDA plans to reorganize its research agencies. In a letter sent to…
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Last week, National Potato Council (NPC) CEO Kam Quarles joined the other co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance for meetings on the Hill to discuss the Farm Bill…
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The Washington State University (WSU) Potato Field Day will take place on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the WSU Othello Research Unit beginning at 8:30 a.m. GOOGLE MAP TO EVENT
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According to the latest AgWest Farm Credit report, potato markets remain under pressure as persistent supply-demand imbalances weigh on the industry. Demand for frozen potato products and table potatoes has…
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With the July 1st early-bird registration deadline for the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC) fast approaching, the WPC is hosting a webinar to share planning information for the 2026 World…
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In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment decreased from 121 in April to 119 in May. The decline in sentiment was attributable to an 8-point decline…
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The USDA announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program, which includes $1.625 billion in funding for eligible specialty crop producers. The…
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By Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council If you look at the 2018 Farm Bill today, it feels like it’s from a different lifetime. In competitive terms, many parts of…
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