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Florida's freeze wiped out an estimated $3 billion in crops, including our own potato variety trial site. 🥔❄️But when we started digging, we found wins we didn’t expect. #Insiders #PotatoIndustry #AgCommunity #CropScience @HZPC hubs.li/Q045-nqm0

Growing quality Little Potatoes starts with caring for what makes them possible. Our farmers use only what’s needed, with smart irrigation and water recycling to reduce waste every step of the way. Learn more: littlepotatoes.com/our-story/sust…

🌾🍎 It’s Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month! 🇨🇦 Today’s letter is S — for Soil - where it all begins! More than dirt, soil grows our food, supports ecosystems, and sustains life in Alberta. No soil = no agriculture. No agriculture = no food. Help students dig deeper 🌾

On World Water Day, we recognize that water is at the heart of agriculture and food security. Every seed planted and every harvest depends on responsible water management. Innovation in plant breeding, irrigation and soil health helps farmers grow more while using less water. Protecting water resources is essential to sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems. #WorldWaterDay #WaterStewardship #SustainableAgriculture

Canada can’t assume water is unlimited. Drought + shrinking glaciers + water quality issues threaten food production. Time to act. #WorldWaterDay #WaterSecurity hubs.li/Q044lKmh0

Another growing season is kicking off near Chatham, look at these early potatoes being planted! 📍🥔 #OntarioPotatoes

For International Day of Happiness, we are excited to share our NEW Family Hub. It is filled with simple, screen-free activities designed to spark connection, conversation, and a few extra smiles at home. Explore our Family Hub here: littlepotatoes.com/family-fun-ide…

What does it really take to move from tetraploid systems to diploid breeding pipelines? Find out in our April 1 webinar, presented by the Breeding & Genetics Section. Don't miss out! Register today: bit.ly/4rxLY8N #potatoscience #breeding #genetics #webinar

“We’ve always done it this way” — and that’s the problem. AI isn’t about replacing growers. It’s about: • Reducing drudgery • Saving time on paperwork • Improving decisions Read more: hubs.li/Q047DgCG0

Fertilizer prices are rising — driven by global instability, energy costs & trade barriers. Ryan Barrett’s advice for growers: • Follow soil tests • Reassess phosphorus needs • Improve N efficiency • Use test strips Read more: hubs.li/Q047Dm3N0

Root health is more than fertilizer and root mass. It’s biological. Microbes around the roots help unlock nutrients, support growth, and protect plant health. In potatoes, that can directly shape tuber yield and quality. @EcoTea_Ag

Farm transition plans rarely stay static. A fictional case study shows how changing family dynamics can reshape retirement and succession planning and why flexibility matters. Learn more: fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/g…

Grad students: we want your research at #PAA2026! This is your opportunity to build your CV, gain presentation experience, and connect with leaders in the field. Submit by April 2: bit.ly/4ci3FFd #gradstudents #potatoscience

Using EcoTea Residue Digester Farmers are seeing real results in the field year after year.

We were on The Price is Right Tonight last night… did you see us?! 🎉 Still smiling about this little moment. From busy weeknight dinners to the big stage, it’s all about sharing the fun with family Watch The Price is Right Tonight Tuesdays at 8/7c on @Citytv

The 800,000 Heroes!🍟 Behind every plate of fries in Nairobi is a small-scale hero. 👩‍🌾 Over 800,000 smallholders produce 90% of Kenya’s potatoes. 🥔It’s a livelihood for over 2.5 million people along the value chain. How do you support local farmers? wpc2026kenya.com

It’s Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month! Do you know your Agriculture Alphabet? From A is for Acre to Z is for Zucchini, there’s a whole world of food, farming, innovation, careers, and community behind every letter. Today’s letter is K — for Know Your Food

“Be cautious. This could be one of the more challenging years we’ve seen.” CPC chair Bill Zylmans on: • High input costs • Market pressure • Risk management • Why diversification matters A must-read for growers: hubs.li/Q047DcR70

Canada’s potato holdings hit 66.9M cwt in March (+7.3%). What does it mean for growers? Victoria Stamper breaks down: • Processing demand • U.S. pressure • 2026 acreage decisions Watch now: hubs.li/Q047CKVB0

Canadian potato growers are navigating renewed cost pressures as global geopolitical tensions impact fertilizer, fuel, and transportation markets. “Input costs is really the biggest concern on growers’ minds,” says Victoria Stamper, general manager of the United Potato Growers of Canada. With fertilizer prices rising again — particularly key nutrients like urea — alongside higher diesel and electricity costs, the financial strain is being felt across production, storage, and logistics. At the same time, market returns remain uneven, adding another layer of complexity to planning decisions. “There is certainly a need to evaluate planting decisions carefully,” Stamper notes. As uncertainty continues, growers are balancing profitability with risk in an increasingly volatile environment. Read the full article: hubs.li/Q047CD0f0