agriculture
NPC nabs share of $8.3M to boost specialty crop trade
USDA is awarding $8.3 million in funding to help 11 U.S. recipients, including the National Potato Council, address trade barriers and expand internat... READ MORE »
Senate confirms USDA officials as agency mulls relief for farmers
The Senate confirmed three new USDA officials on Sept. 18, including Dudley Hoskins as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP). ... READ MORE »
Recent labor developments spark optimism for long-term reform
Several recent decisions affecting ag labor have industry insiders cautiously optimistic that the political landscape may be favorable for long-lastin... READ MORE »
NPC supports chief agricultural negotiator nominee, new active ingredient
The National Potato Council joined dozens of other agricultural organizations in expressing support for Julie Callahan, nominated for Chief Agricultur... READ MORE »
USDA extends deadline to comment on reorganization plan
Members of the public have an additional month to comment on a proposed USDA reorganization after the deadline was extended until Sept. 30. An orig... READ MORE »
North Dakota ag research organization seeks public input
The North Dakota State Board of Agricultural Research and Education (SBARE) is seeking public input on agricultural research and North Dakota State Un... READ MORE »
US fresh and frozen export volume rises despite overall dip
U.S. export volumes rose for both fresh and frozen potatoes from July 2024 to June 2025, while total export volume declined 3.75%, according to U.S. D... READ MORE »
Nutrien Ag Solutions completes upgrades at Indiana facility
Crop solutions company Nutrien Ag Solutions has completed infrastructure improvements at its Tipton, Indiana retail facility. The upgrades will exp... READ MORE »
New series of center pivot systems now commercially available
A new series of center pivot systems from irrigation systems and technology company Reinke Manufacturing is now available to growers in the U.S. and C... READ MORE »
California hopes to spur ag innovation with $15M award
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources plans to use a $15 million award from the state of California to speed innovation adapt... READ MORE »
