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“All vegetables are healthy, potatoes included,” says Shelley Maniscalco, a registered dietitian and partner at Nutritio...
12/20/2025

“All vegetables are healthy, potatoes included,” says Shelley Maniscalco, a registered dietitian and partner at Nutrition in Demand, an agency that works with the Alliance for Potato Research and Education.

Current CEO Steve Barnard will become executive chairman of the board, and president and COO John Pawlowski will become ...
12/20/2025

Current CEO Steve Barnard will become executive chairman of the board, and president and COO John Pawlowski will become CEO, effective April 2026.

FTC alleges the company misled consumers on fees and memberships while Instacart denies wrongdoing, citing compliance wi...
12/19/2025

FTC alleges the company misled consumers on fees and memberships while Instacart denies wrongdoing, citing compliance with law.

12/19/2025

H-2A overhaul brings much-needed visa streamlining and AEWR relief, while court battles and implementation questions remain.

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Presented at Potato Expo 2026, the award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty during ...
12/19/2025

Presented at Potato Expo 2026, the award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty during the past year to further the potato industry.

12/19/2025

While the USDA recently announced $12 billion in one-time bridge payments to American farmers, only $1 billion was earmarked for specialty crops, sugar and other unspecified commodities not covered by the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, leaving the industry in need of billions in federal aid.

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A recent impact report out of Westlands Water District in California found wide-reaching ripple effects of water restric...
12/19/2025

A recent impact report out of Westlands Water District in California found wide-reaching ripple effects of water restrictions for San Joaquin Valley growers.

Divert expands its Northern California customer base while supporting General Produce's commitment to create a more resp...
12/18/2025

Divert expands its Northern California customer base while supporting General Produce's commitment to create a more responsible supply chain.

Just the russet variety of potatoes alone are looking at $500 million in losses this year, says National Potato Council ...
12/18/2025

Just the russet variety of potatoes alone are looking at $500 million in losses this year, says National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles.

In 2025, specialty crop growers accelerated the adoption of high-precision tools such as spray drones to protect sensiti...
12/18/2025

In 2025, specialty crop growers accelerated the adoption of high-precision tools such as spray drones to protect sensitive, high-value crops while stretching limited labor and gaining the flexibility needed to respond to ongoing market and input cost uncertainty.

The lime importer says its winter crop is set to support retailers’ citrus and health and wellness promotions at the sta...
12/17/2025

The lime importer says its winter crop is set to support retailers’ citrus and health and wellness promotions at the start of the new year.

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