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Potato Growers of Michigan (PGMI) President Dennis Iott, left, presents Representative Jerry Neyer, right, with the Golden Spud Award during the 2026 Winter Potato Conference at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel on Jan. 29, 2026. PGMI recognizes Michigan House Ag Chair Jerry Neyer with Golden Spud Award   Potato Growers of Michigan, Inc. (PGMI) […]

On Aug. 4, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Michigan) visited Iott Seed Farm in Kalkaska County to hear firsthand from Michigan potato growers about the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. The visit highlighted key legislative priorities for the specialty crop sector as Congress prepares to take up the Farm Bill. While the reconciliation bill that passed earlier

Potato Growers of Michigan, Inc. (PGMI) joined a broad coalition of Michigan agricultural organizations in supporting Section 453 of the House Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2026 — an important provision reaffirming that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the sole federal authority on pesticide labeling and packaging under the

The Potato Growers of Michigan, Inc. (PGMI) is taking a bold step to safeguard and advance potato research and the potato industry in Michigan by establishing a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF). This initiative, sparked by discussions at the Rooted in Progress Summit, will provide an independent, grower-driven funding source to support critical research efforts. To bring

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