National Potato Council
Ag committee holds hearing on biotechnology, supported by NPC
The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing on agricultural biotechnology on Oct. 26. About two dozen ag-focused groups signed a letter in suppo... READ MORE »
NPC to combine D.C. Fly-In, annual meeting into single event: Washington Summit
U.S. potato growers and industry partners from around the country are invited to the nation’s capital for the new NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 28-Mar... READ MORE »
$10 billion ag relief package still on way as government avoids shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) announced Sept. 29 that a deal was reached between Senate Democrats and Republicans on a continuing ... READ MORE »
EPA’s administrator signals timeline for new WOTUS rule
At a recent National Association of State Departments of Agriculture meeting, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan ann... READ MORE »
Vilsack pens letter to NPC regarding fresh potatoes to Mexico
In response to NPC’s June 28 letter enlisting the Biden Administration’s support for full U.S. fresh potato access to Mexico, USDA Secretary Vil... READ MORE »
NPC’s 2022 summer meeting heading to Nashville
After two years of virtual events, National Potato Council announced its in-person 2022 Summer Meeting, scheduled for June 21-24, will be held in Nash... READ MORE »
USDA alters Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
The USDA recently announced that 2018 sales can be substituted for 2019 sales by producers seeking to access assistance under the Coronavirus Food Ass... READ MORE »
National Potato Council keeps eye on infrastructure reform
Recently, the Senate took two major steps forward on the Biden administration’s priorities for economic recovery in the wake of the pandemic. The... READ MORE »
Climate-smart ag investments called for in infrastructure act
The Senate recently unveiled an updated version of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bipartisan infrastructure package negotiated betwee... READ MORE »
National Potato Council takes stance added farm taxes
During the National Potato Council's (NPC) Board of Directors meeting, RJ Andrus, V.P. of Legislative Affairs, reported that the committee had recomme... READ MORE »
