Wisconsin researchers reveal dozen new potato varieties
In an effort to stay a leader in potato production, researchers in Wisconsin are hard at work to develop the best potatoes for your table.
March 24, 2015
Wisconsin Spudmobile to Make Appearance at 2015 WPS Farm Show
This week, the Wisconsin Spudmobile - Wisconsin’s traveling billboard - is in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for the annual Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Farm Show at the EAA Grounds.
December 07, 2014
Houlihan named WPVGA executive director
Tamas Houlihan has been named executive director of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association (WPVGA) by the board of directors, effective immediately.
July 28, 2014
Wisconsin Potatoes Excellent Source of Iron
Did you know one medium potato provides 6% of the recommended daily value of iron?
July 24, 2014
Late Blight threatens Wisconsin Potato Fields
A potato disease known as Late blight is threatening some Wisconsin potato fields, but growers are well aware and making strides to prevent it from spreading.
July 16, 2014
Traceability from Field to Fork - We all have a Stake in a Healthy Food Supply
Today’s consumers desire to understand the health and nutritional benefits of the produce they buy. That’s why the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), an industry-wide effort aimed at creating a quick and efficient traceability process by electronically tracking produce from the farm fields to supermarket shelves, is vital.
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May 19, 2014
Potatoes: Working to Put Common Sense Back into the WIC Rules
Did you know that in the United States participants in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program can buy nutritious potatoes with a voucher at a farmer’s market, but not at their local grocer?
May 06, 2014
Wisconsin Potato Growers highlight their Sustainable practices
Wisconsin potato growers have achieved national recognition not only through their ability to produce more potatoes on fewer acres but also for the sustainability of the practices they use
May 05, 2014
Specialty crops good for 35000 jobs in Wisconsin
Did You Know Wisconsin’s specialty crop production and processing account for more than $6 billion in economic activity? $6.4 billion, to be exact, and almost 35,000 jobs across the state!
March 04, 2014
Tomorrow’s Leaders Trained at the 2014 Potato Industry Leadership Institute
Twenty-four potato growers and industry representatives joined together to form the 2014 class of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI), an annual program jointly administered by the National Potato Council (NPC) and the United States Potato Board (USPB) that identifies and cultivates the next generation of leaders within the industry.