National Potato Council
Top 5 industry topics to keep an eye on
There is a lot going on in Washington, D.C. The National Potato Council has created a short list of things that are in play in Washington D.C., that m... READ MORE »
President Trump — The Dealmaker on Trade
As the change in leadership in Washington ushers in a new cast of characters, all eyes fall on the incoming president. On the campaign trail, Donald T... READ MORE »
Interim steps create additional fresh potato access to Mexico
On January 13, SAGARPA, the Agriculture Department of Mexico, published on their website the Pest Risk Assessment for U.S. potatoes and the Requiremen... READ MORE »
Vista Valley Ag receives Environmental Stewardship Award
Boyd Foster of Vista Valley Ag in Ririe, Idaho, received the prestigious 2016 Environmental Stewardship Award during the National Potato Council�... READ MORE »
Growers select 2017 NPC leadership
Growers selected the National Potato Council’s (NPC) new leadership during the 2017 Annual Meeting on Jan. 6-7, in San Francisco. Dwayne Weyers of A... READ MORE »
Rising potato leaders commit to improving the industry
The Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) Class of 2017 will bring together 23 potato growers and industry representatives interested in develop... READ MORE »
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 »