Beyond the Exhibit Hall: Why Potato Expo 2026 is a Critical Investment for Your Operation’s Future
Scheduled for January 6-8 at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas, Potato Expo 2026 represents a monumental convergence of the North ...
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The $150 Million Barrier: Why Japan’s Closed Market for Fresh Potatoes is a Strategic Setback for U.S. Growers
The U.S. potato industry is grappling with a significant setback following the exclusion of fresh potatoes from a recent trade ...
Ted Tschirky Elected President of the National Potato Council
Experienced Leader of the U.S. Potato IndustryAt its annual summit in Washington, D.C., the National Potato Council (NPC) announced a ...
Japan’s Persistent Refusal to Engage with U.S. on Fresh Potato Trade: A Stalled Negotiation and What It Means for U.S. Potato Farmers
For years, the U.S. potato industry has been trying to gain access to Japan’s fresh potato market, which remains tightly ...
Idaho’s Push for Fresh Potato Access to the Japanese Market
This article outlines Idaho's efforts to secure full market access for U.S. fresh potatoes in Japan through recent bilateral meetings, ...
U.S. Potato Industry Pushes for Fresh Potato Access in Japan
The U.S. potato industry is lobbying to open Japan's market to fresh potato imports. If successful, this could increase U.S. ...
Closing the Door on Destructive Potato Diseases: Protecting Idaho’s Potato Industry
Potato wart is a serious disease caused by the fungus Synchytrium endobioticum. It can drastically reduce potato yields and render ...
U.S. Pushes for Increased Potato Export Access to Japan
The U.S. potato industry is seeking to expand its market by gaining access to Japan for fresh U.S. potatoes. Currently, ...
U.S. Seeks Expanded Access for Fresh Potato Exports to Japan
The U.S. potato industry is pushing for Japan to lift its embargo on fresh potato imports from the United States. ...
USDA’s $50M Potato Purchase: A Lifeline for Growers Amid Surplus Crisis
In a significant move to stabilize the potato market, the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has declared a $50 million ...
USDA Announces $50 Million Surplus Potato Purchase to Support U.S. Growers
The USDA has announced a $50 million surplus commodity purchase for potatoes, responding to a significant oversupply from the 2023 ...
National Potato Council Podcast Explores U.S. Fresh Potato Market in Mexico
The latest episode of the Eye on Potatoes Podcast, brought to you by the National Potato Council, delves into the ...
Discover the Latest Northeast Potato Technology Forum and Its Impact on Your Farm
#NortheastPotatoTechnology#Forum#potatofarming#agriculture#climatechange#precisionagriculture#farmowners#agronomists#agriculturalengineers#farmers#NationalPotatoCouncil#technology#productionpractices#markettrends. The Northeast Potato Technology Forum is one of the most anticipated events in the agricultural industry. It offers a ...
#SpudNation: Potato Supply Chain Contributes $100.9 Billion to U.S. Economy
#SpudNation #NationalPotatoCouncil #PotatoSupplyChain #PotatoIndustry #USPotatoProduction #PotatoExports #EconomicImpact #HealthyDiet #FamilyOwnedFarms #AdvocacyEfforts The National Potato Council (NPC) recently released its “Spud Nation” ...
National Potato Council Appoints Program Coordinator
The National Potato Council recently welcomed Ethan Keller to serve as the organization’s program coordinator. The recent Ohio State University ...
