Spudman Magazine

New report finds potato industry generates $2.5 billion a year to Michigan's gross domestic product:

New report finds potatoes worth $2.5 billion annually to Michigan - Spudman A new report authored by Michigan State University economists found that the potato industry generates $2.5 billion each year to the state’s gross domestic product.

USDA projection: Potatoes will account for 35% of US vegetable production by 2033:

Report: Potatoes projected to account for 35% of vegetable production by 2033 - Spudman U.S. production of vegetables and pulse crops is projected to grow 4% in the next decade, with potatoes expected to account for 20% of vegetable farm value by 2033, according to the USDA.

EPA recognizes Syngenta facility as top green power user:

EPA recognizes Syngenta facility as top green power user - Spudman A manufacturing facility of global seed and pesticide provider Syngenta Group has been recognized as a top user of green power by the EPA.

In today's agriculture, the term 'sustainability' is used everywhere. The industry is making significant strides in this direction, but have you ever wondered what sustainability truly means? How do we establish its goals, select the right tools and gauge our progress?
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Happy Friday! We just released our February digital issue ⭐

In this issue, we’re highlighting the 2024 Impact Awards. From the classroom to the field, the 2024 Spudman Impact Award winners are making significant contributions to the potato industry. Winners were nominated by peers and selected by a panel of judges. Congratulations to this year's Class of 2024! Read more about this year’s winners, plus other topics including:

🥔Climate change has put a spotlight on water issues, prompting potato industry experts to look for solutions to challenges that impact both water quality and availability.

🥔Water shortages spur innovative solutions in which farmers are increasingly utilizing cutting-edge technology to become more efficient and stretch their available water sources.

🥔PEI potato wart mitigation measures back in spotlight.

🥔And more

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Meet the 2024 Spudman Impact Award winners:

2024 Impact Awards: Meet the industry leaders making impactful contributions - Spudman From the classroom to the field, the 2024 Spudman Impact Award winners are making significant contributions to the potato industry. Winners were nominated by peers and selected by a panel of judges

Equipment manufacturer Vanmark delivers compact hydrocutting system to Indian potato processor:

Vanmark delivers compact hydrocutting system to Indian company - Spudman Industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer Vanmark has built and delivered a compact hydrocutting system for a leading Indian company in the frozen fast-food sector.

Bonnie Johnson, director of nutrition and industry relations for Potatoes USA USA, shares the nutritional benefits of potatoes during a presentation Wednesday at the

Day 2 of the is in full swing. Don't forget to head next door to the Toyota Center for even more exhibits.

UK-based automatic packaging solutions provider plans to establish US dealer network by summer:

UK-based manufacturer of automated potato packaging solutions plans US dealer network - Spudman A UK-based manufacturer of automated potato packaging and palletizing solutions is establishing a dealer network in the U.S.

Some spud swag, in the form of french fry earrings, modeled by Tina Brandt, Simplot variety development manager, at the

Looking forward to some cultivar knowledge during afternoon sessions at

Snow is on the ground and potato pride is in the air at the 2024
Spudman managing editor Melinda Waldrop is free-range, flitting about from booth to booth and soaking in knowledge from professionals at BASF, Syngenta US and more.
Say hi if you spot her and discuss opportunities to join our top-notch pool of sources and/or column contributors.

National Potato Council calls for increased urgency in public comments to CFIA risk management plans for containing PEI potato wart:

NPC calls for urgency in public comments to CFIA potato wart plan - Spudman The National Potato Council has submitted public comments to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s risk management documents for mitigating the risk of spreading Prince Edward Island potato wart to the U.S.

It seems everyone is talking about sustainability today. But, what does sustainability really mean in the context of today’s farming realities, and how do we achieve it in practical, real-world application?
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It's official!
Potato Expo 2024, which wrapped up Thursday in Austin, Texas, set participation records.
The 2,320 registered attendees broke the previous record of 2,019, set in 2020 in Las Vegas, according to the National Potato Council. The 216 exhibitors also broke the 2020 Las Vegas record of 189.

NNZ the packaging network had another successful Potato Expo this year!

Check out Melinda Waldrop presenting two of our Spudman Impact Award winners at Potato Expo and speaking with some of the superstars on stage!

Stop by the National Potato Council booth at the 2024 Potato Expo and grab some cool swag like these stickers and potato chapsticks!

Top U.S. agricultural negotiator urges science, patience in talks to fully open Japanese market:

Top US ag negotiator urges Japan to trust potato science - Spudman The U.S.’s top agricultural negotiator has a message for markets where fresh potato exports are still meeting resistance: Trust the science

Managing editor Melinda Waldrop is at booth 408 at the Potato Expo today! Stop by and say hello.

On stage right now at the Potato Expo is the Rabbo Agra Finance Group presenting solutions for today’s farmers!