National Potato Council
Column: Food relief effort a step, but not nearly enough
On April 17, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced USDA’s first relief effort called the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). ... READ MORE »
Potato leaders urge for USDA purchases, direct payment to offset coronavirus disruptions
National Potato Council Chief Executive Officer Kam Quarles released the following information April 14 related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and i... READ MORE »
Congress members, produce industry urges USDA to aid specialty crop producers
On April 7, Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-California), Fred Upton (R-Michigan), Jim Costa (D-California) and Doug LaMalfa (R-California) led 108 member... READ MORE »
National Potato Council shares coronavirus-related updates
The National Potato Council (NPC) shared the following updates on March 31 regarding the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis: Stimulus package Las... READ MORE »
Agriculture groups, including NPC, seeking coronavirus help from USDA
A coalition of agriculture groups is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to “take swift action” to help stabilize markets affected by the CO... READ MORE »
House approves $2 trillion coronavirus relief package
The House of Representatives passed by voice vote S. 3548, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, a $2 trillion bill with sig... READ MORE »
Increased H-2A visa processing OK’d by State Department
Word came from Washington, D.C. March 26 that the U.S. State Department has taken steps to increase processing of H-2A via holders through consulates ... READ MORE »
Potato Industry Leadership Institute trains tomorrow’s potato leaders
For more than seven decades, the grower-led, grower-supported National Potato Council has thrived due to the hard work and participation of leaders th... READ MORE »
National Potato Council urging participation in public comment on school meals proposal
A proposal to simplify the National School Breakfast and Lunch programs is currently under consideration by officials in the U.S. Department of Agricu... READ MORE »
Mark Szymanski sending the right message for National Potato Council
Mark Szymanski probably oversimplified his job as “easy,” adding that he’s only responsible for telling the world about the efforts of his fello... READ MORE »