Industry News

Fusarium is a damaging disease that often goes unnoticed until it spreads significantly. Because potatoes are stored in cold environments, the disease often lies dormant until the crop warms up….

IPNI Photo Contest Returns Grab your camera and head to the field. Your photo could be selected as the winner in one of four categories. 4R Nutrient Stewardship – the best…

USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) is working to make it a little easier for certifiers and businesses to export organic products to Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Mexico. The organic industry may…

Simon is stepping up marketing efforts for its new range of soil steam disinfection machines. The company is recommending its Steam’R line for use in any crop, including potatoes, especially…

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved a temporary waiver that will allow participants in the USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida…

Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will lead a new effort worth up to $7.5 million to use plants to detect environmental threats to deployed troops and…

The Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association joined the Village of Plover and other partners at a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of the first phase on-the-ground restoration projects…

Revisions have been made to the varietal classifications for size requirements for U.S. No. 2 grade potatoes by the USDA . The purpose of the revision is to distinguish between Russet potatoes…

Potatoes USA has expanded its marketing team with two new hires. Kayla Dome has joined the staff as a global marketing manager for the retail sector. Dome spent the last…