WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
DALLAS, TEXAS
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AMVAC is primarily a specialty chemical manufacturer that is dedicated to developing and marketing safe and effective products for agricultural and commercial uses. These products, which include insecticides, fungicides, molluscicides, plant growth regulators, and soil fumigants are marketed in liquid, powder, and granular forms. Its products are sold throughout the United States and in various foreign countries under either its own name or those of its customers. For more information, visit www.amvac.com
1,4GROUP, Inc. is a leading supplier of innovative dormancy and sprout inhibiting products for the potato storage industry worldwide. In collaborative efforts with leading university researchers and private industry, we are dedicated to continued development of new and improved post-harvest chemical applications. From the harvest of your crop to your customer's dock, you'll find a complete family of complimentary treatments that protect the quality and condition of your potatoes. Visit www.14group.com for more information.
Deere & Company is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich, and build upon the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter, and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity. For more information, visit www.deere.com
GOLD SPONSORS
Some manufacturers sell only the commodity items they stock. Others are completely custom. Volm delivers the very best of both. While offering a complete catalog of standard bags and packaging, mesh fabric products and more, we retain the ability to tailor our offerings to meet whatever specifications you demand. Looking for a custom color combination for your brand compliant mesh bags? We can do it, just as we have for some of the most recognized consumer brands in the nation. For more information, visit www.volmcompanies.com
The J.R. Simplot Company is one of the largest privately held food and agribusiness companies in the nation, though at heart we’re as small as a single farmer. We pioneer innovations in plant nutrition and food processing, research new ways to feed animals and sustain ecosystems, and strive to feed a growing global population. At Simplot, we’re in the business of Bringing Earth’s Resources to Life. For more information, visit www.simplot.com
SILVER SPONSORS
Founded in 1941, the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) was formed to support local growers and shippers. As the Federal and State Marketing Order, CPAC helps set quality standards, and seeks to innovate in sustainability, best practices, research and marketing. Together with the growers from the San Luis Valley and beyond, CPAC has overseen expansion into new varieties of potatoes and a multi-level inspection process that ensures over two billion pounds of Colorado potatoes grown annually are the highest quality possible. For more information, visit www.coloradopotato.org
Established in 1937, the Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) mission is to contribute to the economic welfare of the state, its growers and other potato-related businesses through marketing, advertising and promoting Idaho’s “Famous Potatoes,” and to protect the Idaho® potato registered trademark and certification marks. The IPC invests in research to improve quality, increase yield and introduce new potato varieties. The IPC also works with other Idaho® potato organizations and federal and state agencies to expand Idaho® potato forms, including fresh and processed, in the United States and internationally. The Idaho Potato Commission prides itself on delivering a superior quality of potatoes. Idaho’s ideal growing conditions of warm days and cool nights, ample mountain-fed irrigation and rich volcanic soil give Idaho® potatoes their unique texture, taste and dependable performance. To be sure you're getting genuine, top-quality Idaho® potatoes, look for the "Grown In Idaho" seal. For more information, visit www.idahopotato.com
Europlant America is a privately held seed potato breeding operation providing innovative new varieties to the market as part of the worldwide Europlant team. For more information, visit www.europlantamerica.com
We are supporting an economically and environmentally sustainable Washington State potato industry by providing strong leadership and innovation and building partnerships to meet the demands of global consumers. For more information, visit www.potatoes.com
BRONZE SPONSORS
The Maine Potato industry prides itself on producing a high-quality product, whether that product is potatoes destined for your table, french fries, potato chips, or other processed potatoes. The Maine Quality Trademark is your guarantee that the contents are only the highest quality. In fact, before those potatoes can bear that trademark, they are inspected and pass requirements stricter than the United States Department of Agriculture’s U.S. No. 1 grade. Just look for the red, white and blue State of Maine trademark the next time you’re shopping for potatoes.. For more information, visit www.mainepotatoes.com
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) was formed in 1970 by the Michigan legislature as the state’s potato research, promotion, and education organization. The Commission members, appointed by the Governor, are charged to use the funds assessed on growers and shippers of Michigan potatoes to promote an economically viable potato industry in Michigan. For more information, visit www.mipotatoindustry.com
In 1928, a group of potato farmers in the northeastern coastal regions of North Carolina decided it would benefit everyone if they worked together. Thus, the first commodity association in North Carolina was formed – The North Carolina Potato Association. Today, the association has an elected executive committee and board of directors that handle the decision making process. Elected representatives from the association attend meetings of the United States Potato Board and the National Potato Council. Committees are appointed by the president to handle different aspects of business operations such as promotion planning. The North Carolina Potato Association is a non-profit organization facilitated by rules and regulations prescribed by the board of directors. North Carolina Potato Association is headquartered at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Service Northeast Marketing Center. NCDA & CS marketing specialists work with the North Carolina Potato Association to assist in promoting North Carolina potatoes throughout the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.ncpotatoes.org
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The mission of United Potato Growers of Canada is to provide potato industry information, intelligence, and analysis, that allows producers to make timely informed production and marketing decisions. For more information, visit www.unitedpotatocanada.com​​​​​​
The Mission of the Potato Marketing Association of North America is to gather information pertaining to bargaining and the potato industry, on a North American level. We will analyze and disseminate that information to our member associations so that they may be better informed in their bargaining process. We will work to promote harmony within the industry and its organizations throughout North America. We will continue to strive for an expanded market for our membership. For more information, visit www.pmana.org
United Potato Growers of America is a federated farmer cooperative focusing on improving grower sustainability through better understanding potato supply and demand. For more information, visit www.unitedpotatousa.com