National Potato Council
China ready to tack on more tariffs on US potatoes starting Sept. 1
This morning, China responded to prior U.S. tariff threats by releasing a new list of targeted American products. Among them were new tariffs on potat... READ MORE »
US, Japan reach deal to return to TPP trade terms, potato industry reacts
On Aug. 25, the National Potato Council is strongly supporting the announcement at the G7 meeting in Biarritz, France that an agreement has been s... READ MORE »
Perdue pushes for fresh US potatoes to Mexico, industry says ‘thank you’
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has been vocal in support of more U.S. potato access to Mexico, and the potato industry, led by the Nationa... READ MORE »
NPC accepting nominations for 2020 leadership institute
The National Potato Council is now accepting applications for the 2020 Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI). PILI provides tools to help younge... READ MORE »
U.S. potatoes to Europe: NPC requests leveling of playing field
The National Potato Council (NPC) wants to piggyback on an Office of the U.S. Trade Representative action to level the trade playing field between the... READ MORE »
National Potato Council announces staff promotions for Alexander, Hutchins
The National Potato Council has announced the promotions of Hollee Alexander to the position of Vice President of Industry Relations & Events and ... READ MORE »
National Potato Council, Potatoes USA leaders tour facilities in Oregon, Washington
The week of June 24-28, outgoing National Potato Council executive vice president and CEO John Keeling and new CEO Kam Quarles joined Blair Richardso... READ MORE »
Mexico becomes first to approve USMCA; push for further potato funding continues
This week, the House of Representatives began consideration of the FY2020 Agriculture Appropriations Bill on the House floor. This bill provides discr... READ MORE »
Jared Balcom to rep potato industry on agricultural advisory committee
Jared Balcom has been named the latest potato industry representative to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC). Balcom, of Pasco, Wash... READ MORE »
NPC joins coalition of farm groups in support of new Canada-Mexico trade pact
The National Potato Council joined with over 950 farm groups and agricultural organizations in a letter urging Congress to immediately ratify the U.S.... READ MORE »