National Potato Council
NPC adds senior director of public policy
The National Potato Council (NPC) has added Kam Quarles as senior director of public policy. “We are delighted to welcome Kam to NPC. Over the past ... READ MORE »
NPC: Potato growers support passage of TPP
The National Potato Council (NPC) supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and believes that passage is necessary during the final days of the 114... READ MORE »
ARS seeks research proposals
Congress has historically appropriated funds to the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to help solve specific production and disease problems ... READ MORE »
NPC takes USDA staff on production tour
The National Potato Council (NPC) hosted USDA staff from the AMS Plant Variety Protection Office and APHIS Biotech Regulatory Services on a tour of St... READ MORE »
Ag-tech business incubator awarded $55,000
USDA has signed a grant agreement to provide the Great Lakes Ag-Tech Business Incubator (GLATBI) with $55,000 to enhance their marketing, outreach, an... READ MORE »
$26 million awarded for farmworker housing
USDA has awarded $26 million to help provide housing for farmworkers in nine rental communities in four states. The funding will support 439 rental un... READ MORE »
Psyllids test positive for liberibacter in Idaho
Two potato psyllids found in two Canyon County potato fields in western Idaho tested positive for liberibacter according to a report in the Pacific No... READ MORE »
Side Delights promotions set for summer
Fresh Solutions Network (FSN) is launching summer promotions for each month of the season, with Side Delights June Meet Your New Flame," July's "Star ... READ MORE »
Wada to continue leading Domestic Marketing Committee
Chris Wada of Pingree, Idaho, was re-elected to the Potatoes USA Executive Committee on March 17, at the organization's 44th Annual Meeting in Colorad... READ MORE »
AgroFresh announces leadership changes
The AgroFresh Solutions Board of Directors announced that Thomas Macphee, chief executive officer, has stepped down from his position as of March 10. ... READ MORE »
