NPC Names New Executive Committee
The National Potato Council has installed its 2026 Executive Committee and elected Ben Sklarczyk to serve as president. Sklarczyk is a third-generation grower and owner of Sklarczyk Seed Farm, a…
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Identifying and Managing Black Dot on Potato Tubers
By Kasia Duellman and Phillip Wharton, University of Idaho Black dot has been gaining renewed attention among growers due to its potential impact on tuber quality and marketability. This blemish…
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Ag Groups Raise Concerns over USDA Research Reorganization Plans
National Potato Council (NPC) joined 50 other agriculture research and commodity groups on a letter expressing concern over USDA plans to reorganize its research agencies. In a letter sent to…
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NPC Meets with Senate Ag Leaders on Economic Relief and Farm Bill
Last week, National Potato Council (NPC) CEO Kam Quarles joined the other co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance for meetings on the Hill to discuss the Farm Bill…
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AgWest: Potato Sector Faces Oversupply and Margin Pressure
According to the latest AgWest Farm Credit report, potato markets remain under pressure as persistent supply-demand imbalances weigh on the industry. Demand for frozen potato products and table potatoes has…
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June 18 WPC Webinar – Kenya Congress Information
With the July 1st early-bird registration deadline for the 13th World Potato Congress (WPC) fast approaching, the WPC is hosting a webinar to share planning information for the 2026 World…
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Farmer Sentiment Slips Again As High Input Costs Remain Top Concern
In the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment decreased from 121 in April to 119 in May. The decline in sentiment was attributable to an 8-point decline…
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USDA Announces Enrollment Period and Payment Rates for Specialty Crop Growers
The USDA announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program, which includes $1.625 billion in funding for eligible specialty crop producers. The…
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Changing the Economic Equation for Potato Growers
By Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council If you look at the 2018 Farm Bill today, it feels like it’s from a different lifetime. In competitive terms, many parts of…
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Idaho Has Eleven Open Positions to Fill on the Potatoes USA Board
On July 6th, 2026 at 11am, there will be a nominations meeting for Idaho delegates to serve on the Potatoes USA Board. This year Idaho has five open positions to fill…
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