Ag Groups Sound Off as Farm Bill Passes House
The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate. Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he expects to take up the…
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US, Taiwan Sign Trade Agreement
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced the signing of the U.S.–Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Potato industry leaders call this a strong trade win that opens the door…
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Farm Bureau Survey: 70% of Farmers Can’t Afford All Fertilizer Needed
Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting…
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2026 YMCA Famous Idaho Potato Marathon
May 16, 2026 marks the date for the 49th annual Famous Idaho Potato Marathon in Boise, Idaho. Join the fun with the 5K or 10K distances or push your limits with…
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Onion Tech Alliance Builds Next-Gen Automated Facility
Following a successful first project, a U.S. client once again selected Onion Tech Alliance partners Eqraft, Modesta and Symach to develop a new facility in Washington. The plant is fully automated, covering…
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New Vive Crop Averland SM for In-Season Nematode Control
Vive Crop Protection has announced the launch of Averland® SM, a new in-season nematicide designed to provide growers with a more flexible and effective approach to managing nematodes in potatoes,…
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AgWest: Open Market Prices Slide as Input Costs Surge
According to the AgWest Monthly Market Update, potato markets remain under pressure as open market prices weaken across all major growing regions. Acreage reductions for the 2026/27 crop have continued…
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USDA Buying Fresh and Dehy Potatoes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued two solicitations, one for fresh potatoes and one for dehydrated potatoes. Both purchases will be used for the National School Lunch Program…
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New Appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 24 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board, effective immediately. Twenty producer members will serve three-year terms…
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Washington Potato & Onion Meeting Set for June 21-23
The 2026 Washington Potato & Onion Association’s Annual Summer Meeting is in Walla Walla, Wash. June 21 – 23. The meeting features a golf tournament or wine tour and a PAC auction….
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