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Potato Industry Saddles up for Success at Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas
Potato Expo 2026, North America’s largest annual potato industry conference and trade show, is heading to Dallas Jan. 6–8 at the Gaylord Texan. The event, hosted by the National…
National Potato Council Expresses Disappointment on Japan Fresh Market Access
The National Potato Council is disappointed that the U.S.-Japan agreement did not include fresh market access for U.S. potatoes. Japan has delayed this market access request from the U.S….
National Potato Council Applauds President Trump’s Recognition of Agricultural Labor Crisis
WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Potato Council today welcomed President Trump’s comments supporting changes to immigration enforcement actions that would avoid targeting farm workers. “American agriculture, including the potato…
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Government Reopening Secures Potato Funding Priorities
The end of the government shutdown this week brought immediate benefits for the potato industry, specifically securing vital federal funding and program provisions. In a press release issued by long-time potato…
NPC Applauds Trump Administration for Investigation into Chinese Trade Practices
As the President prepares to depart for Asia, the Trump Administration today announced the launch of a new trade investigation into China’s failure to uphold the terms of the Phase One…
Japan Meetings Focused on U.S. Fresh Potato Market Access
[Pictured above: USDA Undersecretary for Trade Luke Lindberg (left) joins BCI’s Matt Lantz at a grocery store in Tokyo to view U.S. processed potato products available to Japanese consumers.]…
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