Articles tagged under: potato growers

Quarles: Farmers Need Lifeline

Published March 26, 2026

The U.S. potato industry is pushing for economic relief and expanded market access as growers face rising costs and ongoing uncertainty. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said agriculture broadly is under pressure, with conditions some compare to the 1980s…
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Red River Valley Growers Tour Agristo Operations in Belgium

Published March 11, 2026

A group of nearly 50 potato growers and industry representatives from North Dakota and Minnesota made the trip to Belgium to tour facilities operated by Agristo. The European frozen potato processor is building its first North American plant in Grand…
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Potato Growers Heading to D.C

Published February 13, 2026

Potato growers are ramping up advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., to address transportation, labor, and policy challenges affecting the industry. Gary Shields, executive director, Northland Potato Growers Association, says federal policy remains a top priority for maintaining a competitive and…
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Potato Expo 2026 Brings Growers Together in Texas

Published January 8, 2026

Potato growers from across the country gathered in Texas for Potato Expo 2026. “I tell you what makes this so great is that this Potato Expo gets all of us potato growers together, a chance for us to meet and…
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Potato Expo Marks 18 Years of Uniting the Industry

Published January 8, 2026

Attendance at Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, Texas, topped 2,100, making it a top-three show in the 18-year history. More than 30 countries were represented at this year's expo. Justin Dagen, representing Minnesota Certified Seed Potato growers, has a long…
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Halverson: Potato Industry Focused on Resilience

Published January 8, 2026

Despite ongoing market pressure across the agricultural sector, optimism remains strong within the potato industry. Speaking during the Potato Expo 2026, Black Gold Farms CEO Eric Halverson said that growers and industry leaders are focused on adapting to tight margins…
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Celebrating Rising Consumer Demand

Published January 7, 2026

Potato industry leaders say new federal dietary guidelines and shifting consumer habits are reinforcing the nutritional and economic importance of potatoes. Speaking at Potato Expo 2026, Northland Potato Growers Executive Director Gary Shields said national unity and research-backed messaging continue…
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Tschirky: Optimism Strong Among Potato Growers

Published January 7, 2026

National Potato Council President Ted Tschirky says growers remain optimistic despite challenges in agriculture, noting that the Potato Expo provides a forum to discuss production, labor, and financial strategies. “Yeah, like potato growers or farmers in general are always optimistic…
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