industry issues
March 2019 - The U.S. trade agenda has been making a lot of news lately. The recent changes to agreements like NAFTA, TPP and our trade talks with China are having a considerable impact on the U.S. potato industry. In this video, Kam Quarles, NPC's Vice President of Public Policy, provides an update on the current U.S. trade agenda and what it means for the industry.
August 2018 - NPC's Kam Quarles discusses both the House and Senate versions of the 2018 Farm Bill and how the potato industry could be impacted.
August 2018 - NPC's Kam Quarles outlines all the changes that have been implemented to the Electronic Logging Device Rule and how these changes impact the industry.
events & programs
2019 NPC Potato ag-vocacy campaign
NPC is a grower-created and grower-run organization dedicated to promoting the welfare of the U.S. potato industry on Capitol Hill. NPC protects growers’ interests in Washington, D.C. by addressing issues that affect the potato industry from policy issues debated in Congress to regulatory issues proposed by federal agencies. To join these efforts we're asking you to join the NPC Potato Ag-vocacy Campaign today.
2019 NPC Summer Meeting
The 2019 NPC Summer Meeting will take place July 10-12 in Wisconsin Dells, WI. Visit the website for more information and register today!
Statistical Yearbook
The annual Potato Statistical Yearbook provides overviews of national legislative, regulatory and marketing initiatives—along with U.S. and world potato production and consumption data, grower and industry contact information, position statements, and program overviews. Click here to view the 2018 Potato Statistical Yearbook.
News
May 23, 2019 6:03 PM
Spudman Magazine @SpudmanMag - Dan Moss reps #potato industry at @WhiteHouse #agricultural event w/ @realDonaldTrump. https://t.co/bu8pMYRNaIMay 23, 2019 4:07 PM
NPC Press Release: Dan Moss Represents Potato Industry at White House Ag Trade Event "The success of the potato in… https://t.co/cJhjKegSvWMay 23, 2019 3:38 PM
Carah Hart @CarahHart - Looks like the farmers meeting with President Trump at the White House have joined @SecretarySonny for this announc… https://t.co/BEMmTGGGApMay 20, 2019 7:27 AM
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump - Starting Monday, our great Farmers can begin doing business again with Mexico and Canada. They have both taken the… https://t.co/fGlrvpNOk6May 18, 2019 10:50 AM
Spudman Magazine @SpudmanMag - #Mexico retaliatory #tariff on US #potatoes expected to be lifted soon after Trump removes Section 232 tariffs on M… https://t.co/rEgna4d0CrFollow @thisspudsforyou