Potato Farmers Receive 26 Cents From a Bag of Chips
According to the National Farmers Union (NFU), potato growers receive a paltry 26 cents on a $5.99 bag of potato chips. But chips are not the only discrepancy. Farmers and…
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Making Sense of Soil Moisture Sensors
By Emily Bedwell, Extension Irrigation Technology Specialist, University of Idaho Crops have very specific water needs, and those needs change dynamically throughout the growing season as plant growth and development…
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A Global Market, A Shared Challenge
By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington Over the past several years, I’ve consistently emphasized a fundamental shift in the potato industry: it is no longer local, regional or even…
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NPC Names New Executive Committee
The National Potato Council has installed its 2026 Executive Committee and elected Ben Sklarczyk to serve as president. Sklarczyk is a third-generation grower and owner of Sklarczyk Seed Farm, a…
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Identifying and Managing Black Dot on Potato Tubers
By Kasia Duellman and Phillip Wharton, University of Idaho Black dot has been gaining renewed attention among growers due to its potential impact on tuber quality and marketability. This blemish…
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Upcoming University of Idaho Field Days and Symposium
Wednesday, June 24 – UI Kimberly Research and Extension Center, 3806 N 3600 E, Kimberly, ID 83341 Free Registration: 8:00 to 9:00 AM Tour: 9 AM to Noon Sponsored lunch…
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Potato Farming Isn’t About Inputs. It’s About Energy.
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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Ag Groups Raise Concerns over USDA Research Reorganization Plans
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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Northland Potato Growers Golf Open July 16
NPC Meets with Senate Ag Leaders on Economic Relief and Farm Bill
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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