USDA Buying Dehy Potato Flakes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell dehydrated potatoes pursuant to the AMS Master Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food…
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USDA Buying Fresh Russets and Round Whites
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) invites offers to sell fresh potatoes pursuant to the AMSMaster Solicitation for use in the National School Lunch Program and other Federal Food and…
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Farm Bureau Warns Increased Tariffs Threaten the Economic Sustainability of Farmers
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on President Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose reciprocal tariffs on trading partners. “Trade is critical to the success of…
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Farmer Sentiment Slips Due to Rising Policy Uncertainty
By Michael Langemeier and James Mintert, Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture Farmer sentiment declined in March as concerns over agricultural trade and farm policy weighed on producers’ outlook for the…
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Ag Groups Concerned by Unintended Consequences of Strategy on Chinese Shipbuilding
National Potato Council (NPC) has joined more than 300 ag and trade organizations urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to avoid negative impacts on U.S. farmers and…
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Author Pens Potato Storybooks
An Idaho author, illustrator and publisher has launched a series of children’s books featuring potato characters. Rhonda Newton’s nine potato-themed books follow the adventures of “Masher the Potato,” “Paisley the…
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Vive Strengthens Leadership Team With Strategic Promotions
Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and strategic growth. Dave Rummel has been named Chief Commercial Officer and Jeff Lacrooy has…
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AMS Awards Potato Contracts
The Agricultural Marketing Service has awarded contracts for solicitation 2000010654, 12-3J14-25-B-0234 for the procurement of bulk potatoes for further processing. Deliveries will start starting October 1, 2025 and run through…
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IPC Welcomes Pair of New Commissioners
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is starting the new year with two new commissioners. Brian Lundquist of Idahoan Foods and Klaren Koompin, a grower in American Falls, Idaho, will each…
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NPC Requests Trump Administration to Reconsider Potato Wart Threat
During the National Potato Council (NPC) Washington Summit, the organization’s Board of Directors passed the following resolution to guide the council’s advocacy efforts: WHEREAS, the U.S. potato industry generates over…
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