April 2022
APHIS’s Shea: No additional avocados from Mexico until potato situation resolved
This is a recap from the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2022 annual meeting, which took place March 1 in Washington, D.C. Trade Affairs Committee The major talking point during the Trade Affairs ... more
Colorado potato beetle insecticide resistance requires vigilance, stewardship
Over the past two decades in the Midwest, neonicotinoid insecticides have been the most commonly used management tool for the Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata). The relative ease... more
Farm labor reform stays atop National Potato Council’s list of concerns
This is a recap from the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2022 annual meeting, which took place March 1 in Washington, D.C. Legislative Affairs Committee The last time the NPC invited members to Wa... moreNational Potato Council holds annual Grower Outreach committee meeting
This is a recap from the National Potato Council's (NPC) 2022 annual meeting, which took place March 1 in Washington, D.C. Grower Outreach & Industry Research Committee The NPC launched the “E... moreNPC: Setting policy agenda for potato growers for 2022
During this year’s Washington Summit (Feb. 18-March 2), potato growers from across the country joined the National Potato Council (NPC) in D.C. during a tumultuous time for our industry and our coun... more
Pacific Northwest wildfire, smoke risk presents potential harm to potato plants
Where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire, and that’s certainly been the case in the Western U.S. in recent years. The increasing number of Western wildfires — which cause smoke and higher ... more
