National Potato Council
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 »
Rep. Newhouse to Senate on ag labor reform: ‘Get it done’
Potato and apple industry leaders and several members of the U.S House of Representatives came together outside the Capitol Building Feb. 26 to implor... READ MORE »
Potato, apple leaders to urge Senate to act on ag labor crisis
At 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, leaders from the potato and apple industries will host a press conference with agricultural industry partners and member... READ MORE »
Column: Moving agriculture transportation into 21st century
As we move through the first quarter of 2020, NPC and our Potato D.C. Fly-In (Feb. 24-27) attendees are taking our priority issues up to Capitol Hill ... READ MORE »
‘All Spuds’: Alsum Farms has quadrupled potato production the past 30 years
Alsum Farms & Produce has been referred to “All Spuds” because of the size of its potato production. It is true, when it comes to farming, the... READ MORE »
Trump signs USMCA into law, move lauded by National Potato Council
The National Potato Council cheered the Jan. 29 signing of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact into law by President Trump. The agree... READ MORE »
