National Potato Council
Potato wart confirmed in two Prince Edward Island fields
On Nov. 27, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum) in two fields on a farm ... READ MORE »
Potato DC Fly-In moved to virtual event, PILI canceled for 2021
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) Board of Directors announced Nov. 13 it has decided not to conduct a ... READ MORE »
National Potato Council unveils revamped, expanded website
This week, the National Potato Council released a new website to better support its mission of “Standing Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill.” “Th... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA adding new office, culinary facility in Denver plus other potato industry updates
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) held its annual Big Idaho Potato Harvest Meeting in a virtual, condensed format on Nov. 12. During the hour-long ... READ MORE »
Trivia fundraiser announced for Potato LEAF foundation
The National Potato Council is having a trivia fundraiser for the Potato Leadership, Education & Advancement Foundation (LEAF). The online even... READ MORE »
More than $6 billion worth of CFAP2 payments awarded
As of Oct. 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture had nearly 350,000 applications and awarded more $6.13 billion through the Coronavirus Food Assistan... READ MORE »
COVID-19 relief talks stall
Talks on the latest round of coronavirus aid temporarily fell through last week after President Trump announced he would not negotiate on a broad pack... READ MORE »
Increasing labeling requirements focus of latest ‘Eye on Potatoes’ podcast
The growing number of labeling requirements for food producers is the subject of the latest “Eye on Potatoes” podcast. Tyson Redpath of Washing... READ MORE »
’21 PILI leadership program accepting applications
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is now accepting applications for the 2021 Potato Industry Leadership Instit... READ MORE »
National Potato Council’s annual meeting moved to late February in D.C.
The National Potato Council's annual meeting, which typically is held the day following Potato Expo in January, has been moved to Washington, D.C. to ... READ MORE »
