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May 31, 2023

Changing the Conversation About Potato Nutrition

Published on April 19, 2023

During the World Potato Congress webinar, Blair Richardson of Potatoes USA presents the organization’s approach to reshaping the potato’s health narrative. Learn about the performance-boosting power of potatoes in this engaging session.

From the Aisles to the Fields — How Grocery Shopping Affects Ag

Published on April 29, 2023

In the Seed Speaks episode, grocery shopping habits and their impact on agriculture are explored, with guests Kim Breshears from Potatoes USA and Leslie Redmond from the University of Manitoba.

Growing Potato Profits

Published on April 26, 2023

Join Kayla Vogel from Potatoes USA in Farm Journal’s webinar as she shares top merchandising strategies used by leading grocery retailers to boost potato sales, secure higher everyday prices, and more.

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Potatoes USA’s reverse trade mission bridges the U.S. potato industry with global buyers

In April, Potatoes USA hosted the Foodservice and Retail Reverse Trade Mission (RTM) 2023.

Measuring and maximizing soil health in potato production

The Soil Health project, led by the University of Minnesota, is wrapping up its fifth year (a four-year project with a one-year extension) to expand scientific understanding of soil health characteristics in potato cultivation to improve the economic and environmental well-being of the industry.

The unique eating habits of Gen Z: key takeaways from a panel discussion

A group of five Generation Z (Gen Z) consumers from diverse backgrounds convened at Potato USA’s Annual Meeting to discuss their attitudes and buying habits toward food and shared their perception of potatoes.

Potatoes in the press

Potatoes remain in the limelight for their favorable qualities, garnering attention from the media.

See the Diploids on June 21 at Oregon’s Field Day

The Potatoes 2.0 project, funded by a Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) grant and backed by the industry, is dedicated to developing a potato breeding system responsive to grower and market needs by moving the genetic processes from tetraploids (four chromosomes) to diploids (two chromosomes).

Articles from April

APRIL 27, 2023

News & Events

Catch these industry webinars

Changing the Conversation About Potato Nutrition

From the Aisles to the Fields — How Grocery Shopping Affects Ag

Growing Potato Profits

Articles from April

Battling potato viruses: innovations for a healthier harvest

Spud sentiment in the media continues to improve

Potatoes USA Has Consumers Hopping on the Latest Trend – Painting Easter Potatoes

Potatoes in the press

U.S. potato exports reached $2.1 billion in 2022

USDA swears in 32 members to Potatoes USA’s Board of Directors