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 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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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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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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A new national effort called Probing Our Country’s Soil Health is focused on creating a free and user-friendly tool for farmers to benchmark the soil health of their fields. The…
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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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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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Schedule Nov 12 7:30 am MT Doors Open – Open Registration 8:30 am EVENT STARTS Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council“Advancing Priorities for the Potato Industry in a Chaotic Washington…
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By Ben Eborn, Publisher, North American Potato Market News USDA reports that growers in the 13 reporting states planted 912,000 acres of potatoes in 2025. That is 18,000 fewer acres…
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Potato Expo, set for January 6-8 in Dallas, Texas is packed with events, meetings and educational seminars. Here are the highlights: 40+ sessions 2 Happy Hours 2 Receptions Cook-off &…
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