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NPC submits comments regarding proposed label changes for Chlorothalonil
The National Potato Council has joined state potato associations in submitting comments to the EPA regarding proposed label changes for Chlorothalonil (tradename Bravo). The comments on the EPA’s Proposed Interim Decision included input from pot... more
Europatat Congress to address potato industry challenges in May
The Europatat Congress will return to Brussels May 23-24. The annual event has become a platform to assess the state of the potato sector and to communicate priorities and challenges facing the industry in Europe and beyond. Under the theme “Eur... more
Drexel adds new member to sales team
Drexel Chemical Co. has added a new member to its sales team. Founded in 1972, Drexel’s product portfolio includes a range of fertilizer and crop protection products for potatoes. Olivia Gilkey has joined the Memphis, Tennessee-headquartered co... more
UK-based manufacturer of automated potato packaging solutions plans US dealer network
A UK-based manufacturer of automated potato packaging and palletizing solutions is establishing a dealer network in the U.S. PACE Mechanical Handling is in the process of reaching out to potential partners for a location, a company representative ... more
USDA seeks nominations for Colorado Potato Administrative Committee
The USDA is seeking nominations for the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (Area 3). Nominees are needed to fill two producer member seats, one handler member seat and three alternate member seats. Two-year terms will begin May 1, 2024, acco... more
Letter to appropriations committees expresses AEWR concerns
A letter signed by 75 members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent to the House and Senate appropriations committees expresses concerns about the rising wage rate in the H-2A program. The rate, known as the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR), is... more
NPC calls for urgency in public comments to CFIA potato wart plan
The National Potato Council has submitted public comments to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s risk management documents for mitigating the risk of spreading Prince Edward Island potato wart to the U.S. In December 2023, CFIA announced plans... more
Potatoes Australia names World Potato Congress ambassador
Potatoes Australia has named Robbie Davis, a national potato industry and agribusiness figure, as its ambassador for World Potato Congress 2024. The event will be held in Adelaide from June 23-26. [caption id="attachment_19891" align="alignleft... more
Estimates show increase in 2023 potato production
USDA estimates for 13 reporting states show a 42.01 cwt increase in 2023 potato production from the previous year. Adjusted estimates show 440.75 million cwt produced in 2023, a 10.5% increase from 2022. USDA’s planted area estimate for Michi... more
USDA researchers working toward year-round supply of high-quality potatoes
Scientists at the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are using the latest technology to work toward a high-quality, year-round supply of potatoes for processing facilities, restaurants and grocery stores. Researchers are studying the life ... more