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About the Production Research Program
The Potatoes USA Production Research Program supports industry-led research initiatives and improves grower access to valuable production data. The program provides leadership across key research priorities and fosters collaboration to strengthen the industry. The program aims to:
- Provide leadership to the industry’s research efforts
- Enhance access to research data for potato growers
- Increase focus on varietal strength within all sectors of the potato business
- Support international U.S. seed sales and export opportunities
- Identify attainable research opportunities with broad appeal within the industry
- Advance discourse between breeders, growers, and processors through fry and chip trials
- Support the registration of U.S. potato varieties in key international markets.
The program oversees four main initiatives to achieve these objectives:
National Chip Program
A supply-focused initiative helping chip growers achieve production goals and supply market demands
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National Fry Processors Trial
Facilitates the identification, evaluation, and commercialization of an enhanced russet variety for the fry industry
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Potato Research Advisory Committee
Strengthens and advances research that benefits potato growers and the broader industry
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Seed Export Program
Identifies and introduces U.S. seed potatoes to new international markets to expand global opportunities
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