Management of Invasive Potato Nematodes
During Potato Expo, PAPAS: Potatoes & Pests – Actionable Science Against Nematodes, held a Q&A panel that covered cornerstones of nematode management. Presented in a fun quiz-game format, the latest…
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AMS Issues Solicitation for Bulk Potatoes for Further Processing
The Agricultural Marketing Service has issued solicitation 2000011198, 12-3J14-26-B-0163 for the procurement of bulk of potatoes of further processing. Bids are due March 20, 2026, by 3:00 pm CT. Questions…
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National Ag Day is March 24
Ag Day Events in Washington, D.C. Ag Day at USDA USDA Whitten Patio – 8:30 a.m. – Noon Register here. Speakers: Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Kelly Loeffler, Administrator, Small Business…
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Farmer Sentiment Rebounds, but Future Expectations Continue to Slide
The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 3 points to 116, driven by stronger views of current conditions. But future expectations slipped again, falling to its lowest level since September…
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IPC Nominations
Notice of Meeting to Nominate a District 3 Grower Member of the Idaho Potato Commission Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., nominations for one District…
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Sklarczyk Elected NPC President
The National Potato Council (NPC) has installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders at the organization’s annual NPC Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates on…
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North American Frozen Processing Supply Update 2026
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News U.S. and Canadian growers produced 537.9 million cwt of potatoes during 2025. That is 10.3 million cwt, or 1.9%, less than…
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Dewulf Debuts Storage Loader
Dewulf has introduced a storage loader developed specifically for the North American market. The MP 18-110 storage loader is designed for capacity, crop friendliness and ease of use. Dewulf is…
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NASDA Commends Progress on Farm Bill
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) CEO Ted McKinney praised U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson for releasing the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of…
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AgWest: Large Crop and Market Pressures Weigh on Potato Producers and Processors
Potato producers face high supplies and market pressure. The large 2025 crop (estimated at 412 million cwt) is poised to keep open-market prices below breakeven. Lower prices helped the fresh…
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