APRIL 2023 Issue 4 | Volume 61 COLUMNS 4 Editor's Letter 30 United Potato Growers of America 31 Potatoes USA 32 Potato Sustainability Alliance 8 33 National Potato Council DEPARTMENTS 35 Calendar 35 Advertiser Index 12 FEATURES 8 The PAPAS project Scientists work to improve nematode management strategies 12 New leader at NPC Andrus already working to aid the nation's potato growers 16 Labor issues Spudman survey highlights labor needs for growers 6 Spudman * April 2023 20 Potato power Survey finds potato industry has $100.9 billion economic impact 26 Spud squeeze Organic russets feeling effects of shortage 28 Emergence of elicitors A potential new tool for fighting pests EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT https://spudman.com/ A recent study found that the potato industry has an overall economic impact of $100.9 billion in the U.S. Graphic: Greg Ryan 31 ON THE COVERhttps://www.spudman.com/