Potatoes
Farm Bureau economist Dr. Faith Parum joins to discuss Fourth of July cookout costs, food price trends, factors contributing to higher grocery bills, and the relationship between consumer food prices and farm income.
Potato growers now have a fresh benchmark for comparing fertilizer, pesticide, and pest-management practices across major production states.
Industry leaders say overseas markets remain critical as USDA pushes for broader export opportunities.
Reliance on vegetable imports remains uneven, with domestic production still anchoring several major categories.
Local groups distribute potatoes to support hundreds of families across the Idaho Panhandle to celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month.
Researchers with the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture are studying the clouded plant bug, which causes millions of dollars in damage to crops such as corn, soybeans, and cotton growing across the state.
Ag leaders say President Donald Trump’s State of the Union is unlikely to spark major agriculture headlines, but ongoing tariff uncertainty and trade policy remain key concerns, as does the debate around glyphosate and the status of the next Farm Bill.
In the U.S. and Canada, reduced planted acres—not yield losses—led to a decline in potato production, while Mexico saw modest gains due to increased yields and harvested areas.
Record yields are cushioning production declines, but softer prices underscore the importance of cost control and market timing for vegetable growers.