How Many Potatoes Will US Growers Plant in 2026?
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News Growers have many things to consider when making planting decisions for the 2026 potato crop. Some of the major factors include…
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Busting Potato Myths: Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo 2026
Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher Robots built by Design for Making in Idaho Falls demonstrate their ability to automate packing. The Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag…
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Ag Talk Tuesday Returns for Summer
University of Idaho Extension is gearing up for another season of Ag Talk Tuesday, an online series offering growers, crop consultants and ag professionals updates and expert insights throughout the…
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Specialty Crops Renew Call for Dedicated Aid
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance joined more than 50 agricultural organizations, including the National Potato Council, from across the country today in urging assistance for America’s farmers. Led by…
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Costs of Compliance, Impacts of Overtime
By Tim Delbridge, Oregon State University There are many state and federal regulations that agricultural producers must navigate to get a crop from the field to the market. Worker safety…
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A Year for Disciplined Decisions
By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington As the 2026 planting season approaches, growers in the Columbia Basin face a landscape marked by challenging decisions and shifting market dynamics. Crop…
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Investigating Idaho Potato Pathogen
By John O’Connell, University of Idaho University of Idaho Extension soil sample testing reveals that three-quarters of Idaho potato fields are now infected with some level of the pathogen Spongospora, which can cause the…
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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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Industry Updates: From Global to Local
Story and photos by Bill Schaefer Updates on the state of the potato economy globally, nationally and in Idaho were on the agenda at the Idaho Potato Commission’s 2025 harvest…
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