Priority Issues
National Potato Council Applauds First Shipments of U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico in 25-plus Years
The National Potato Council today welcomed the news that the first shipments of U.S. fresh potatoes crossed into Mexico yesterday, May 11. The successful crossings signal the start of…
National Potato Council Statement on Joint U.S.-Mexico Announcement on Potential Reopening of Mexican Market to U.S. Potatoes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2022 WASHINGTON – The National Potato Council today released the following statement in response to a joint announcement by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom…
National Potato Council Statement in Response to USDA Announcement on the Resumption of Trade Between PEI and the United States After Latest Potato Wart Find
WASHINGTON – The National Potato Council today released the following statement in response to USDA’s announcement that trade in table stock potatoes would resume between Prince Edward Island (PEI),…
Recent Activity
Over 30% of CFAP 2.0 Spent as USDA Announces $4.5 Billion in Aid Already Distributed
As of October 13, USDA approved nearly 242,494 applications and awarded over $4.52 billion through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. See a breakdown by categories below: “Now that…
NPC Supports Bill Providing Ag Exemption for Hours-of-Service Rules
NPC joined dozens of ag groups on a letter of support for the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2020, which would modernize the agricultural exemption…
