Speak Up: Proposed WOTUS Rule Needs Your Input
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army have released a proposed rule that reshapes how “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) are defined under the…
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2025 Potato Supply Situation
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News U.S. potato production in the reporting states is currently expected to match production from the 2024 crop, according to North American…
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Redox Product Gains Certification
Mainstay Calcium 2.0, a biostimulant product from Redox Bio-Nutrients, recently received the Certified Biostimulant label from The Fertilizer Institute. This indicates that the product meets industry recognized standards for efficacy,…
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A Turnkey Operation
Story and photos by Denise Keller, Editor At the time of year that most potato growers are nearing the final stage of the season, operations are just shifting into high…
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IPC Names New Foodservice Promotion Director
Michael Ybarra has joined the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) as foodservice promotion director (West), following the retirement of Armand Lobato.Ybarra has nearly three decades of experience in foodservice and produce,…
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WSPC Welcomes Director of Research and Industry Outreach
The Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) has appointed Shashi Yellareddygari as the new director of research and industry outreach. He replaces Matthew Blua after his retirement in July. Yellareddygari brings…
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Big Idaho Potato Harvest Meeting Set for November 12, 2025
Schedule Nov 12 7:30 am MT Doors Open – Open Registration 8:30 am EVENT STARTS Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council“Advancing Priorities for the Potato Industry in a Chaotic Washington…
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Acreage Down, Production Flat?
By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News USDA reports that growers in the 13 reporting states planted 912,000 acres of potatoes in 2025. That is 18,000 fewer acres…
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Ag Leaders Urge Emergency Aid for Specialty Crops
The co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) today urged President Trump to ensure specialty crops be included in any emergency economic aid initiatives for the agricultural sector….
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NPC Pushing for Specialty Crop Aid as Support Package for Program Crop Growers Expected Next Week
The Trump Administration signaled this week that a “substantial support” package for U.S. program crop farmers impacted by trade tensions with China could be announced as early as Tuesday. Treasury…
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