Spud leaders give GMO guarded endorsement - AgMinute for July 21, 2014

Potato industry leaders have taken a stance in favor of biotechnology as a safe option for developing improved crop varieties. Click here for the full story

New USDA rules retain WIC spud ban - AgMinute for March 3, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. — USDA has announced a final rule for the federal Women, Infants and Children nutrition program that continues to single out fresh, white potatoes as the only ineligible fresh fruit or vegetable. Click here for the full story

Potato leaders look to challenges ahead - AgMinute for January 31, 2014

National Potato Council CEO John Keeling says the farm bill is mostly positive for specialty crop research funding, but cautions farmers that new permitting rules could open the door to legal challenges. Click here for the full story