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A Win for Area Potato Farmers

Published August 30, 2025

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring called the Agristo Grand Forks project a major win for farmers and the local economy. “They established the market, and now they want to provide for that market right here in North Dakota," said…

Support for Large Ag Development

Published April 23, 2025

A $30 million incentive for the proposed Agristo potato processing plant in Grand Forks is on its way to Governor Kelly Armstrong’s desk. The bill promotes large agricultural development and it has passed both chambers. The bill includes an emergency…

ND Senate Supports State Incentives for Large Ag Project

Published April 17, 2025

For the second time, the North Dakota Senate has passed a bill to provide $30 million in state incentives for large agricultural development. The bill passed in late March, but an amendment was added to allow it to be implemented…

International Investment Being Seen in U.S. Potato Business

Published February 21, 2025

The United States is a net importer of potatoes. Potatoes USA CEO Blair Richardson said the domestic demand for potatoes is so strong, international companies are now investing in the U.S. "Everyone in this region knows about the Agristo plans (to…

ND Targets Ag Growth with Incentives

Published January 26, 2025

At Thursday's hearing of the House Agriculture Committee, House Bill 1332 was discussed. It would authorize a value-added agriculture production facility incentive program with up to $30 million for projects. Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke in favor of the bill.…

Hoeven: Agristo Deal a ‘Game Changer’ for ND

Published January 13, 2025

North Dakota Senator John Hoven calls Agristo's plan to build its first U.S. potato processing facility in Grand Forks a "game changer" for the region. "This just makes potato production possible for a lot more producers to expand their operations,"…

‘They Appreciate the Culture’

Published January 11, 2025

In recent years, Agristo significantly increased its share of the frozen potato product market worldwide, focusing on private-label products. For its first U.S. factory, Agristo chose Grand Forks over Stevens Point, Wisconsin. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring met with…

More RRV Acres Needed for Potato Production

Published January 10, 2025

Grafton, North Dakota farmer Tom Campbell is excited to see a new potato processing facility coming to Grand Forks. "It's going to be 22,000 additional acres and by 2030 or somewhere in there, they want 35,000 acres," said Campbell. "That's…

Huge Opportunity for Grand Forks and the Region

Published January 10, 2025

Stevens Point, Wisconsin was under consideration for the new Agristo potato processing plant. Those negotiations have ended and the European company has selected Grand Forks for the facility. "We have 12-plus counties where we have the potential to grow dryland…

Potato Processing Plant Coming to Grand Forks

Published January 10, 2025

A Belgium firm, Agristo, plans to build a potato processing facility in Grand Forks. The family-owned business plans to invest up to $450 million in the plant. Negotiations for the plant's construction are underway with a goal to finalize the…

Articles tagged under: Agristo

A Win for Area Potato Farmers

Support for Large Ag Development

ND Senate Supports State Incentives for Large Ag Project

International Investment Being Seen in U.S. Potato Business

ND Targets Ag Growth with Incentives

Hoeven: Agristo Deal a ‘Game Changer’ for ND

‘They Appreciate the Culture’

More RRV Acres Needed for Potato Production

Huge Opportunity for Grand Forks and the Region

Potato Processing Plant Coming to Grand Forks

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