Industry News

The TreadX Dozer was designed to clear dirt and debris from air ducts underneath air floor storages. It saves time and labor during the cleaning process. Operated by remote control,…

By Riley Peterson, Nutrition Director, Potatoes USA Potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, and consumers’ belief in the nutritional benefits of potatoes is at an all-time high. However, some confusion persists…

By Dale Lathim, Potato Growers of Washington As this winter’s cycle of potato conferences, grower meetings and contract negotiations wound its way across the industry, one theme surfaced again and again:…

University of Idaho Extension is offering a free online program to help increase agriculture literacy among youth. The ePotato curriculum, designed for students in grades 3-6, covers topics such as…

The U.S. House passed its farm bill on April 30. The bill now heads to the Senate.  Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman (R-Ark.) has said he expects to take up the…

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has announced the signing of the U.S.–Taiwan Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Potato industry leaders call this a strong trade win that opens the door…

By Steve Elfering, Board Chair Emeritus, Potatoes USA As my term as chairman of the Potatoes USA board came to a close this spring, I wanted to take time to…

Rising input costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are adding strain to an already challenging farm economy. To better understand how global fertilizer market disruptions are affecting…

Following a successful first project, a U.S. client once again selected Onion Tech Alliance partners Eqraft, Modesta and Symach to develop a new facility in Washington. The plant is fully automated, covering…