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Halverson in Leadership Role for Potatoes USA

Published Yesterday

Potatoes USA has announced its 2026-2027 board leadership. Pennsylvania potato farmer David Masser is the new chairman, succeeding Steve Elfering of Idaho. Leah Halverson of Grand Forks is serving as chair of the Potatoes USA Communications Committee.

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Potatoes Remain America’s Favorite Vegetable

Published January 7, 2026

Potato consumption in the United States is at an all-time high, and industry officials say global demand for American potatoes continues to grow. "A lot of the new consumption over the past decade has come from imported potato products, which…

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…

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Potatoes-America’s #1 Vegetable

Published July 11, 2024

Leah Halverson of Grand Forks is co-chair of the Potatoes USA Domestic Marketing Committee. The Potatoes USA tour is an opportunity for leadership to stay up to date with the potato community. Another focus is to spread the word about…

Differences Seen in Potato Production From RRVto PNW

Published July 11, 2024

Dennis Wright manages a large potato farm in the Columbia Basin of Washington State. Wright is a member of the Potatoes USA executive committee and was in the Red River Valley for a grower outreach event. "Soils here are much different…

Potatoes USA Executive Committee Visits ND/MN

Published July 11, 2024

Potato industry leaders from throughout the country were in North Dakota and Minnesota this past week for a grower outreach event. Potatoes USA CEO Blair Richardson said this tour has two primary objectives. "One of them is to bring our executive…

Potato Leaders Visit the Region

Published July 6, 2024

The Potatoes USA executive committee is in North Dakota and Minnesota for a grower outreach event this week. “One of the greatest advantages of this is the ability to have a better relationship with the different industry regions," said Blair…

Positive Outlook for Potato Markets

Published February 25, 2024

Potatoes USA President and CEO Blair Richardson says potato markets have rebounded following the Covid-19 pandemic. With significantly less consumption at restaurants, there was an opportunity to educate consumers on using potatoes at home. “That has since shifted back to…

Carter to Lead Potatoes USA

Published May 16, 2023

Potatoes USA has a new board chairman, Mike Carter of Wisconsin. Leah Halverson of Grand Forks, North Dakota will co-chair the domestic marketing committee.

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Halverson Takes Leadership Role with Potatoes USA

Published April 19, 2022

Potatoes USA has elected its executive committee for 2022-2023. Leah Halverson of Grand Forks is co-chairing the industry outreach committee. Potatoes USA is the marketing and promotion board for the potato industry.

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Halverson in Leadership Role for Potatoes USA

Potatoes Remain America’s Favorite Vegetable

International Investment Being Seen in U.S. Potato Business

Potatoes-America’s #1 Vegetable

Differences Seen in Potato Production From RRVto PNW

Potatoes USA Executive Committee Visits ND/MN

Potato Leaders Visit the Region

Positive Outlook for Potato Markets

Carter to Lead Potatoes USA

Halverson Takes Leadership Role with Potatoes USA

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