Ag Groups Sound Off as Farm Bill Passes House
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…
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US, Taiwan Sign Trade Agreement
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…
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Reflections, Thanks and Looking Forward
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…
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Farm Bureau Survey: 70% of Farmers Can’t Afford All Fertilizer Needed
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…
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Onion Tech Alliance Builds Next-Gen Automated Facility
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…
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AgWest: Open Market Prices Slide as Input Costs Surge
According to the AgWest Monthly Market Update, potato markets remain under pressure as open market prices weaken across all major growing regions. Acreage reductions for the 2026/27 crop have continued…
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USDA Buying Fresh and Dehy Potatoes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued two solicitations, one for fresh potatoes and one for dehydrated potatoes. Both purchases will be used for the National School Lunch Program…
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New Appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the appointment of 24 members to serve on the National Potato Promotion Board, effective immediately. Twenty producer members will serve three-year terms…
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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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Busting Potato Myths: Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo 2026
Story and photos by Dave Alexander, Publisher Robots built by Design for Making in Idaho Falls demonstrate their ability to automate packing. The Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag…
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