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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Farmer Sentiment Sees Modest Rise in October, Fueled by Livestock Sector
Farmer sentiment improved modestly in October, as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer rose 3 points to a reading of 129. The boost came primarily from stronger confidence among livestock producers,…
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Mexican Growers Strike Against U.S. Potato Competition
This week, Mexican potato growers engaged in a national strike against competition from the U.S., demanding that their government block imports. Their actions were part of a larger nationalistic agricultural…
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U.S.-Japan Agreement Does Not Include Fresh Market Access for U.S. Potatoes
The National Potato Council (NPC) is disappointed that the U.S.-Japan agreement did not include fresh market access for U.S. potatoes. Japan has delayed this market access request from the U.S….
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Call for Expressions of Interest to Host the World Potato Congress in 2030 and 2032
The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is now calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from parties interested in hosting the 15th and 16th World Potato Congress to be held in…
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From Drones to Dirt: 5 Ag Biz Trends
According to an article on Syngenta Thrive, high-tech and back-to-basics strategies are trending for 2026. These are the trends Thrive is expecting to see in 2026: Agritech Platforms Streamline Office Time…
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Potato Market Access to Japan Raised in Closed-door White House Meeting
In a private lunch last week, Republican Senators met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, where, according to Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), potatoes were a “significant topic” among the commodities…
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AgWest: Returns Likely Below Production Costs
Abundant supplies as harvest is underway. Potato harvest is underway across the West, and the plentiful crop will likely keep returns below production costs for many growers. As new crop…
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