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Positive addition: Potatoes can be a ‘better choice’
The Idaho Potato Commission and the American Diabetes Association recently announced a multiyear partnership making fresh Idaho potatoes the first veg... READ MORE »
America is a Spud Nation
As growers flew into D.C. to “stand up for potatoes on Capitol Hill” during this year’s National Potato Council Washington Summit, Feb. ... READ MORE »
Potato Power
A recent report highlighting the potato industry’s $100.9 billion economic impact in the U.S. featured eye-catching numbers, and the timing of its r... READ MORE »
A third-generation farmer’s advocacy efforts get traction
The National Potato Council has a new president, RJ Andrus. His ambitious goals for representing the interests of the nation’s spud producers are no... READ MORE »
President Biden vetoes effort to overturn WOTUS regulation
President Joe Biden has vetoed a resolution that would have overturned protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways which ... READ MORE »
Colorado Department of Agriculture expands access to agricultural leadership opportunities
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is committed to expanding access to learning and leadership opportunities for future generations in agric... READ MORE »
National Potato Council welcomes new program coordinator
The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomed Sept. 27 new Program Coordinator Madeleine Poulin to assist the council as it promotes the interests of... READ MORE »
USMCA and ag labor bill updates, plus potato council adds familiar face
The bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act (HR 4916) was approved Nov. 20 by the House Judiciary Committee. "Clearing the House Judiciary Comm... 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 »
So far, new Chinese tariffs leave out potatoes
On Thursday, March 22, President Trump announced $60 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese imports to the U.S. Overall, the proposed list of tariffs am... READ MORE »
