Potatoes
Michigan ag industry mourns the passing of Michael Salisbury
Michael H. Salisbury, a prominent figure in Michigan agricultural economics, has died. Salisbury died Aug. 18, at the age of 78. Born in Albion, Michigan, Salisbury earned his degrees from Utah State University before serving... more »
Potato Late Blight confirmed in Michigan
Potato late blight has been confirmed in a commercial field in St. Joseph County, Michigan marking the first detection of the disease in the area this year. Dr. Amanda Gevens from the University of Wisconsin-Madison... more »
New growers elected to Wisconsin Potato Industry Board
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has elected three growers to serve on the 2024 Wisconsin Potato Industry Board. The three-year terms began on July 1, 2024. District 1 Eric Schroeder... more »
USDA: insurance options enlarged for specialty, organic growers
Fresh and processing tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage and other fruits and vegetables are to benefit from changes in USDA's crop insurance options. The USDA is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting with... more »
World Potato Congress honors Industry Award winners
Nine remarkable individuals were honored at the 12th World Potato Congress in Adelaide, Australia, for their significant contributions to the global potato industry. The awards were presented by Peter VanderZaag, president of World Potato Congress... more »
Bushwick Commission supports pediatric health with Virginia Grown initiative
Bushwick Commission, a fourth-generation supplier of fresh potatoes and vegetables, recently concluded a promotion in Virginia that benefits the Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. Addressing acute pediatric care and disease while also focusing on... more »
Idaho Potato Commission adds regional promotion director
Matt Zapczynski is the Idaho Potato Commission's (IPC) new retail promotion director for the Northeast/Midwest. The Philadelphia native says his food industry career started by accident during college in Pennsylvania when he took a part-time... more »
Sym-Agro fungicide approved for use on potato crops
The EPA has approved the expanded use of Sym-Agro's Instill Bactericide & Fungicide to include potato and other crops. Instill is now registered for use on potatoes, hazelnuts and sugar beets for the management of... more »
Michigan potatoes generate $2.5B within the state
A new report authored by Michigan State University economists found that the potato industry generates $2.5 billion each year to the state’s gross domestic product. That includes almost $1.5 billion in direct economic activity stemming... more »
Idaho Potato Conference provides industry updates
University of Idaho Extension will present the 56th Annual Idaho Potato Conference & Trade Show Jan. 17-18, in the Pond Student Union Building on the campus of Idaho State University, Pocatello. The conference covers a... more »
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