National Potato Council
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 »
Hollee Alexander is National Potato Council’s ‘master sergeant’
If John Keeling has been the National Potato Council’s face and voice for the past 17 years, Hollee Alexander has been its backbone. Alexander, w... READ MORE »
Progress made on overturning USDA limits to potatoes for school breakfast program
The House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee included a provision in its FY20 bill that prohibits the U.S. Department of Agriculture from excludi... READ MORE »
