USDA/ARS Issues State Partnership Progress Report
This week, USDA/ARS issued its annual progress report for the 20 projects funded by the State Partnership Potato Research Program during FY19 (Oct. 2018-Sept. 2019).
Read MoreThis week, USDA/ARS issued its annual progress report for the 20 projects funded by the State Partnership Potato Research Program during FY19 (Oct. 2018-Sept. 2019).
Read MoreAs co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, NPC joined United Fresh, Western Growers, and the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association on a letter sent Aug. 25 to...
Read MoreSeeing an opening to address the U.S. potato industry’s ongoing dispute with Mexico, on Aug. 18, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), and James Risch (R-Idaho) issued...
Read MoreOn Tues., Aug. 11, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles testified before the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) during the final public meeting...
Read MoreMore than 160 participants joined NPC’s virtual Agency Tour, gaining a better understanding of the pest challenges faced by potato growers across the nation in growing and delivering potatoes...
Read MoreThe U.S. potato industry recommended tariffs to be applied by the U.S. as retaliation in the ongoing dispute with the European Union over subsidies provided to Airbus that violate...
Read MoreThe National Potato Council welcomed USDA's announcement that it is issuing revised payment rates for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which previously prevented potato growers from receiving equitable...
Read MoreOn Thursday, July 9, the House Appropriations Committee favorably reported out the FY21 House Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA appropriations bill, which provides $23.98 billion in total discretionary funding, an increase of...
Read MoreNPC and 11 state potato organizations voiced their concerns over the phytosanitary risks posed in an import petition for true seed. In response to APHIS’ stakeholder outreach, the 12...
Read MoreNPC and state potato organizations joined more than 200 ag groups on a letter urging President Trump to give China time to fulfill their promises to increase purchases of...
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