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Michigan Potato Industry Commission

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The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) is the state’s potato research, promotion and education organization representing Michigan’s potato industry. Formed in 1970 by the Michigan legislature, the commission supports potato growers through research, variety development, industry promotion, education, sustainability initiatives and market development activities for Michigan-grown potatoes.

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United States potato shipments increased during the week ending May 2, 2026, as the industry continued transitioning from storage potatoes to new-crop supplies across several growing regions.
May 08, 2026
United States potato shipments increase as industry transitions to new-crop supplies
Chip potato movement remains slow and steady as the industry transitions from storage potatoes to new-crop potatoes.
North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG): Will better contract prices be high enough to cover growing potato demand in the future?
October 07, 2025
Large United States Potato Crop and Low Prices Expected to Reduce Canadian Import Demand
The Michigan Potato Industry Commission (MPIC) has reported that United States demand for Canadian table potatoes could be lower this year due to a large United States crop and extremely low prices.
Potato Late blight
September 10, 2025
Michigan Potato Industry Commission Launches Late Blight Resource Webpage
A new webpage by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission offers growers tools to identify and manage late blight, featuring pathogen details, outbreak protocols, fungicide advice and links to monitoring organizations.

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