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Diseases and Pests, Soil Health June 16, 2026

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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Industry News June 16, 2026

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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Events June 15, 2026

Northland Potato Growers Golf Open July 16

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Industry News June 15, 2026

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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Events June 12, 2026

WSU Potato Field Day Set For June 25

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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Industry News June 10, 2026

AgWest: Potato Sector Faces Oversupply and Margin Pressure

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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Industry News June 9, 2026

June 18 WPC Webinar – Kenya Congress Information

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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Industry News June 2, 2026

Farmer Sentiment Slips Again As High Input Costs Remain Top Concern

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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Industry News June 2, 2026

USDA Announces Enrollment Period and Payment Rates for Specialty Crop Growers

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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Industry News May 29, 2026

Changing the Economic Equation for Potato Growers

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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