Articles tagged under: Potatoes

Fresh Potato Sales Rising

Published August 19, 2026

U.S. retail potato sales totaled $20 billion this past year, unchanged from 2025. Fresh potato sales volume was close to 4.8 billion, the highest level recorded over the past five years. Purple potatoes had the largest volume increase for fresh…
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An Average Potato Crop

Published August 12, 2026

Despite the hot, dry growing season, North Dakota's potato crops are holding together. NDSU Extension Potato Agronomist Andy Robinson said irrigated acres are faring better than non-irrigated fields in the Red River Valley. “Insect pressures also remained relatively light,” said…
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Halverson: Farmers Have “Friend in the White House”

Published March 29, 2026

Black Gold Farms founder Gregg Halverson says the Great American Agriculture Celebration at the White House was a memorable event that highlighted agriculture’s importance on a national stage. Halverson described the gathering as unique, bringing together farmers from across the…
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Canada Sending Spuds to Mexico

Published March 17, 2026

The United States has been the sole supplier of potatoes for Mexico for the past 20 years. That’s changed now with Canada getting a piece of that business. Mexico and Canada have a new agreement to allow fresh Canadian potatoes…
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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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Quarles: Specialty Crops Need More Relief

Published January 19, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says current bridge payments are not enough to offset the financial pressure specialty crop growers are facing from high input costs and weaker market prices. “I think USDA is doing as much as they…
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Resilience in the Potato Industry

Published January 12, 2026

AMVAC sees both challenges and long-term strength in the potato industry as growers navigate a difficult economic environment.  “When you take a step back and look at the agricultural market in general, it’s really been a recession,” said AMVAC's Michah…
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