National Potato Council
Potato wart detected in PEI fields, seed suspended to US
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently reported the detection of potato wart in two fields where potatoes were being grown for processing... READ MORE »
Former NPC prez Britt Raybould eyes return to Idaho House
Former National Potato Council President Britt Raybould announced Nov. 10 she’s running for a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives in 2022. ... READ MORE »
NPC leaders meet with EPA on pesticide reviews
Members of the National Potato Council’s (NPC) Environmental Committee along with members of the organization’s Grower Pesticide Advisory Panel re... READ MORE »
NPC’s executive committee meets in-person for first time since early 2020 and other news
The week of Oct. 26-30, the National Potato Council's (NPC) Executive Committee came together for their first in-person meeting in D.C. since February... READ MORE »
Ag committee holds hearing on biotechnology, supported by NPC
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on agricultural biotechnology on Oct. 26. About two dozen ag-focused groups signed a letter in suppo... READ MORE »
NPC to combine D.C. Fly-In, annual meeting into single event: Washington Summit
U.S. potato growers and industry partners from around the country are invited to the nation’s capital for the new NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 28-Mar... READ MORE »
$10 billion ag relief package still on way as government avoids shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) announced Sept. 29 that a deal was reached between Senate Democrats and Republicans on a continuing ... READ MORE »
EPA’s administrator signals timeline for new WOTUS rule
At a recent National Association of State Departments of Agriculture meeting, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan ann... READ MORE »
Vilsack pens letter to NPC regarding fresh potatoes to Mexico
In response to NPC’s June 28 letter enlisting the Biden Administration’s support for full U.S. fresh potato access to Mexico, USDA Secretary Vil... READ MORE »
NPC’s 2022 summer meeting heading to Nashville
After two years of virtual events, National Potato Council announced its in-person 2022 Summer Meeting, scheduled for June 21-24, will be held in Nash... READ MORE »
