Articles tagged under: Potatoes

Gowan Reinvents Proven Products for Potatoes

Published January 8, 2026

Gowan Company continues to build on its long-standing relationship with potato growers while expanding its global footprint. Speaking during Potato Expo, Gowan Company Northwest Sales Representative Kayley Jacobson said the family-owned company has grown significantly since its founding in 1962.…
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Improved Nitrogen Efficiency Boosts Potato ROI

Published January 8, 2026

Potato growers facing tight margins may find opportunity in improved nutrient efficiency. At Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, Yara North American Agronomy Solutions Manager Erika Wagner shared results from the company’s potato incubator farm in Idaho, where targeted nitrogen management…
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New Nutrition Policy Seen as Win for Potatoes

Published January 7, 2026

New federal dietary guidelines released by the Trump Administration are being viewed as a positive development for the potato industry. Speaking at Potato Expo 2026, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said the updated nutrition messaging signals a major shift…
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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…
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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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Potato Industry Says $1 Billion Aid Falls Short

Published December 11, 2025

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says potato growers are still trying to determine how much support they may receive from the administration’s newly announced $1 billion allocation for specialty crops. Quarles said growers nationwide are dealing with steep financial…
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Mexican Potato Growers Strike

Published November 3, 2025

Mexican potato growers held a nationwide strike last week, demanding that their government block U.S. potato imports as part of a broader nationalistic agriculture protest. Videos shared online showed growers calling for an end to U.S. potato shipments. National Potato…
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Cool Weather Aids Potato Storage

Published September 5, 2025

Justin Dagen, Karlstad, Minnesota, wrapped up his wheat harvest with average results. Attention now shifts to potatoes. When RRFN spoke with Karlstad, a polar vortex was bringing cool temperatures to the region "so we will be able to put some…
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