Category: Potatoes
Spudman: Michigan grower named National Potato Council president
A Michigan farmer is following in his father’s footsteps as National Potato Council President, learn about the new leader here.
Winter blast prompts Florida officials to push for USDA disaster assistance
Florida officials request farm disaster assistance as freezing weather threatens specialty crops. Read how growers could be affected and what aid may be available.
North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission elects 2026 officers, honors Dr. Craig Yencho
Find out who’s on the board, who’s leading the Commission and how research continues to support the nation’s top sweetpotato-producing state.
Farm groups rally for specialty crop relief in 2026
Ag leaders are calling for more specialty crop grower relief in 2026. Learn how they are making the case for expanding direct payments.
2025 USDA vegetable crop report: Record yields, lower prices and mixed markets
USDA released its 2025 December vegetable crop report. Check it out to get a snapshot of where several crops stand heading into 2026.
Meet the 2025 Michigan Master Farmers: Fusilier Family Farms, Sarah Black
The Michigan Vegetable Council Master Farmer and Master Farmer Associate Awards have been handed out. Find out who won.
Deeper dive: Michigan farms create 26,400 jobs and $5.39 billion in economic impact
A new study shows the importance of Michigan’s specialty crop industry to the state’s economy. Find out just how impactful the sector is.
Study: Michigan vegetable farming, processing drive major growth in state economy
A new study highlights the massive contribution vegetable farming and processing make to Michigan’s economy. Find out what’s in the report.
Hollabaugh’s Pennsylvania vegetable, farm market success
Pennsylvania tree fruit and vegetable success. Read more about Hollabaugh Bros.’ seven decades of growing and farm market achievements.
New Syngenta foliar insecticides garner EPA approval
A new Syngenta insecticide 12 years in the making has cleared another regulatory hurdle. Learn which crops it’s labeled for use on.
Protecting the plate: Why sound science must guide nation’s health policy
The MAHA Commission report is being discussed. Learn what aspects of the report are being greeted with caution by one industry advocate.
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
Specialty crop leaders urge targeted aid and continued trade talks as the government shutdown stalls relief. Learn what’s at stake for growers.
UF new host for major plant breeding accelerator program
UF is the new host for a major plant breeding accelerator program. Learn what crops could benefit from the research.
Full Belly Farm balances the practical with the ecological
Full Belly Farms mixes the practical with the environment. Read how the northern California organic farm successfully grows vegetables.
UPDATED: Trump comments on ag workers
Industry welcomes comments that seem to suggest support for changes in immigration action to avoid target ag workers. Read what the president is proposing.
Tariff impacts to be felt by U.S. potato industry
The U.S. potato industry is bracing for impact of additional tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Senate confirms Rollins as new USDA leader
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brooke Rollins, a Texas lawyer who served as chief for domestic policy during Donald Trump’s first administration, as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.
Report: Fresh potatoes top seller in fresh vegetable pound sales
Fresh potatoes rank as the top seller in terms of fresh vegetable volume movement.
Profitable July-September retail potato sales recorded
Potato retail sales recently experienced a profitable period in July to September volume sales, according to a report.
Warming winters increase potato production challenges and solutions
Michigan growers face potato production challenges. Read about potential solutions as warming winters fuel volunteer potatoes pest issues.