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oktober 19, 2025
North Dakota State University (NDSU) Unveils ND1241-1Y: New Yellow Potato Variety with Rich Flavor and Perfect for Chips
NDSU’s new yellow potato variety, ND1241-1Y, bred by Susie Thompson in the Red River Valley, offers uniform, round tubers with rich color and flavor. It chips well from field or storage and suits the region’s short season. Commercial release may come soon.
oktober 15, 2025
Explore how Pioneer Potatoes cut labor by 50% and boosted throughput to 16 tons/hour.
As a sixth-generation family farm in Washington’s Skagit Valley, Pioneer Potatoes may be smaller in acreage than many neighbors, but their focus has always been on delivering premium A-size potatoes to top supermarkets and restaurants.
oktober 13, 2025
Lay’s Potato Chips get a New Look and Recipe to Celebrate 100 Years of Real Potatoes, Real Flavor and Real Joy
Lay’s unveils its biggest redesign in nearly 100 years, celebrating its farm-to-chip heritage. With real, farm-grown potatoes, new natural recipes, and refreshed packaging, Lay’s commits to no artificial flavors or colors in the U.S. by 2025.
oktober 13, 2025
World Potato Congress Webinar - Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab - Oct 20, 2025
World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) will host a webinar, 'Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab,' October 20, 2025. The speaker is Amanda Gevens, PhD, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Wisconsin–Madison. Sponsored Content
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oktober 07, 2025
Large United States Potato Crop and Low Prices Expected to Reduce Canadian Import Demand
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has reported that United States demand for Canadian table potatoes could be lower this year due to a large United States crop and extremely low prices.
oktober 06, 2025
United States Seed Potato Exports Surge: New Markets Emerging in Central and South America
Potatoes USA reports strong seed export growth. Golden Globe registered in Cuba, Soraya next. New sales in Panama, Nicaragua & Uruguay follow trials. Future trials planned in Dominican Republic & Honduras, including the variety Sound.
oktober 06, 2025
Powering Athletes Naturally: Wisconsin Potatoes for Performance and Sustainability
In May 2025, the Washington Post published an article entitled, powered by potatoes: Endurance athletes are chasing speed with spuds. The humble potato – cited as a mild, carbohydrate-packed fuel option – is growing in popularity among endurance athletes
september 29, 2025
Argentina: la crisis de precios se agudiza
La sobreoferta interna, la reducción de exportaciones de la papa industrializada y un dólar poco competitivo golpean a los productores de papa de todo el país. Los precios de venta representan apenas un tercio de los costos de producción.
september 28, 2025
Cornell Celebrates 160 Years of Potato Breeding Research Driving Innovation and U.S. Potato Industry Growth
Cornell marks 160 years of potato breeding, creating 50+ varieties—including top U.S. chip potatoes and nematode-resistant strains. Farmer partnerships and USDA support drive innovation, boosting sustainability and the USD 100B U.S. potato industry.
september 26, 2025
Agristo Launches Major U.S. Expansion with Grand Forks Potato Plant
Agristo begins site preparation for its first U.S. potato plant on 360 acres in Grand Forks, ND. Set to open Jan 2028, it will produce fries, tots and more using 20,000+ acres of potatoes. Groundbreaking planned for Apr 2026.







