Washington Potato & Onion Meeting Set for June 21-23
The 2026 Washington Potato & Onion Association’s Annual Summer Meeting is in Walla Walla, Wash. June 21 – 23. The meeting features a golf tournament or wine tour and a PAC auction….
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Farmer Sentiment Improves Despite Rising Input Cost Concerns
Farmer sentiment improved in March, driven by improved expectations for the future even as current financial conditions remain mixed. The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 11 points to 127. The…
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Sounding the Alarm
By Mike Telford I am a first-generation potato grower. I planted my first crop when I was 26 years old in 1974. Over the years I have grown for processors,…
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Legislation to Lower Fertilizer Costs Introduced
On March 19, 2026, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), John Thune (R-SD), and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced bipartisan bills to address high fertilizer costs in the wake of the war…
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USDA Seeks Nominees for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – Area 2 (San Luis Valley)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – Area 2 (San Luis Valley) to fill seats for eight members and eight alternates…
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Potato Sustainability Alliance to Host Summer Symposium in Plover, Wisc. July 15-17
The 2026 Potato Sustainability Alliance Summer Symposium, hosted by McCain Foods, will take place at the Food + Farm Exploration Center in Plover, Wisc. July 15-17, 2026. The Food + Farm Exploration…
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ARA Leads Letter to President Trump Expressing Concern Over Fertilizer Supply Chain Disruptions
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) sent a letter, along with 24 state agribusiness associations, to President Donald Trump expressing concern regarding fertilizer supply disruptions and the potential for broader impacts…
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Take the National Cover Crop Survey
Farmers across the United States—whether they use cover crops, formerly used them, or have never planted covers—are invited to share their insights on cover crops in the National Cover Crop Survey being…
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Navigating Economic Uncertainty
By Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus Iran Conflict: The war with Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz and forced producers in the Gulf region to begin shutting down oil and…
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AgWest: Strong Movement, Weak Prices Strain Potato Growers
Potato producers remain under pressure as elevated production costs persist across major growing regions. Total costs per acre continue to trend higher, keeping breakevens historically elevated and limiting growers’ ability…
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