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Research technician Zoe Park suited up in pesticide application PPE at the field research site
October 19, 2026
No Silver Bullet for Potato Cyst Nematode: PAPAS Research Featured in AGDAILY
PAPAS researchers spotlight Idaho’s pale cyst nematode challenge in AGDAILY, highlighting trap crops, biofumigation, resistant varieties, and integrated strategies to advance eradication and protect potato production.
Polysense co-founders and team members as the company expands into North America with its new Chicago office.
September 24, 2026
Polysense opens Chicago office to transform food manufacturing across the US and Canada
Polysense has opened its first US office in Chicago to serve food manufacturers across the US and Canada, expanding its AI-driven quality control and process optimization solutions for potato, bakery, and fruit and vegetable processing.
tna robag® Quantum
August 12, 2026
TNA Solutions to Debut tna robag Quantum in North America at PACK EXPO International 2026
TNA Solutions will debut the tna robag® Quantum in North America at PACK EXPO International 2026. The VFFS packaging platform delivers speeds of up to 300 bags per minute while reducing waste, labor dependency and operating complexity.
The Potato Sustainability Alliance’s 2025
August 10, 2026
Potato Sustainability Alliance Releases 2025 North American Potato Sustainability Assessment Report
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) has released its 2025 On-Farm Assessment Report, highlighting continued participation and measurable sustainability performance across potato production in the United States and Canada.
Washington potato growers inspect freshly harvested potatoes as the industry faces growing export competition from China, leading to declining sales across key Pacific Rim markets.
August 05, 2026
Pacific Northwest Potato Growers Face Rising Competition from China as Exports Decline
Washington potato exports have dropped about 10% as China expands production and exports across Pacific Rim markets. Industry leaders say China's lower costs and investment in potato research are increasing pressure on U.S. growers.
The Potato Association of America announced that its 111th Annual Meeting will be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, from July 25–28, 2027
August 01, 2026
Potato Association of America concludes 110th annual meeting with new leadership and research focus
The Potato Association of America (PAA) concluded its 110th Annual Meeting in New Orleans with the installation of its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, recognition of Honorary Life Members and the announcement of the 2027 meeting in Minneapolis.
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Potatoes USA has opened nominations for 55 board seats for the 2027 term, with appointed growers to be seated at the 2027 Spring Meeting in Denver, Colorado.
May 13, 2026
Potatoes USA opens nominations for 2027 board member positions
Potatoes USA has opened nominations for new board members for the 2027 term. The board is seeking nominees to fill 55 open seats, with all terms beginning in March 2027. The Potatoes USA board is currently seeking qualified nominees to succeed outgoing members in several states.
Americold highlights operational performance, energy discipline, and engineering-led execution in its 2025 Sustainability Report.
May 06, 2026
Americold Cuts Emissions by 21% and Boosts Energy Efficiency Across Global Network
Americold’s 2025 Sustainability Report highlights a 21% emissions cut since 2021, expanded renewable energy use, USD 23 Million in efficiency upgrades, improved safety metrics, and strong facility reliability driven by data and engineering.
Matthew Luks, Executive Director of the NC Potato Association
April 26, 2026
Potato Sustainability Alliance welcomes new members to strengthen sustainability efforts
The Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members in the first quarter of 2026, further strengthening its commitment to advancing sustainability across the potato value chain.
This file photo at an Oregon State University research farm shows potatoes being grown in the rows between solar panels in 2021. Now another OSU research group is looking at whether potatoes could be grown on the moon.
April 06, 2026
Not Science Fiction: Potatoes can grow in lunar soil if compost is added
Picture it: You’ve traveled three days — nearly 250,000 miles. You step off the space shuttle onto the powdery surface of the moon. You think to yourself, 'Man, fries would hit hard right about now.'
Potatoes on hand
April 05, 2026
Potatoes and diabetes: understanding carbohydrates and glycemic response
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), starchy vegetables such as potatoes can be included in the diet of a person with diabetes.
Jamey Higham, CEO of Idaho Potato Commission
March 30, 2026
Idaho Potato Commission increases budget following strong 2025 crop
The Idaho Potato Commission board approved an increase to its budget for the fiscal year ending August 31, following strong potato production in 2025 and continued momentum in the market.
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Ben Sklarczyk, 2026 President of the National Potato Council, addresses industry members during the NPC Washington Summit in Washington, D.C., outlining priorities to promote potatoes in nutrition programs and strengthen global trade.
March 09, 2026
Ben Sklarczyk Elected 2026 President of National Potato Council (NPC) to Champion US Potato Growers
Ben Sklarczyk, a third-generation Michigan grower and owner of Sklarczyk Seed Farm, was elected 2026 President of the National Potato Council. He plans to promote potatoes in nutrition programs, support fair trade, and boost grower policy engagement.
Tom Wild of Wild Seed Farms Inc., Antigo, Wisconsin
February 25, 2026
WPVGA Inducts Tom Wild and Gary and Lynda Bula into Wisconsin Potato Hall of Fame 2026
Tom Wild of Wild Seed Farms Inc., Antigo, Wisconsin, and Gary and Lynda Bula, owners of Gary Bula Farms Inc., Oxford, were inducted into the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) Hall of Fame
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R.D. Offutt Farms Establishes 90-Acre Potato Research Farm in Wadena County
For more than 60 years, R.D. Offutt Farms has paired science with stewardship to grow potatoes the right way. This January, the company doubled down on that commitment, selecting Wadena County as the home of a new 90-acre potato research farm.
Savory snack food sales reached USD 742 million during Super Bowl Week 2025, highlighting strong consumer demand across categories such as chips, popcorn, pretzels, cheese snacks, and pork rinds, according to Circana data commissioned by SNAC International
February 09, 2026
Super Bowl Week 2025 drives USD 742M in savory snack sales, Circana data shows
Savory snack food sales surged to USD 742 million during Super Bowl Week 2025, according to new Circana data commissioned by SNAC International, the leading international trade association for the snack industry representing over 200 companies worldwide.
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February 08, 2026
SNAC International appoints Cindy Kuester as President and CEO
SNAC International has announced the appointment of Cindy Kuester as its new President & CEO, effective February 9, 2026. Kuester brings more than 25 years of experience in the food industry, having spent many years at Snak King.
Jared Balcom, president of Balcom & Moe and fourth-generation grower from Washington State, is recognised for his leadership in advancing international market access for the United States potato industry.
January 29, 2026
Jared Balcom Named 2026 Potato Person of the Year for Global Trade Advocacy
Jared Balcom, a fourth-generation potato grower from Pasco, Washington, has been named the 2026 Potato Person of the Year in recognition of his long-standing leadership and advocacy on behalf of the United States potato industry.

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