Lighthizer Pushes USMCA on Capital Hill
March 18, 2019
This week, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer met with the House Democratic Caucus in an effort to gain […]
President’s Budget Recommends Ag Cuts
March 18, 2019
This week, the White House released its recommended Fiscal Year 2020 budget. The non-binding document suggested $8.9 billion […]
FDA Extends FSMA Ag Water Compliance Dates
March 18, 2019
On March 14, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a final rule that formally extends the compliance dates for […]
MPB Farmer / Farm Family of the Year
March 18, 2019
The Maine Potato Board is looking for nominations within the Maine potato industry for the 2019 Farmer/ Farm […]
Senator Collins Meets with Maine Potato Board
March 18, 2019
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins met with several members of the Maine Potato Board (MPB) in […]
NPC Comments on HHS Healthy People 2030
February 15, 2019
Feb. 15, 2019 – On January 17, NPC filed comments with the Department of Health and Human Services […]
NPC Resumes Ag Labor Efforts
February 15, 2019
Feb. 15, 2019 – NPC has resumed its work with other major agricultural associations in pushing Congress and the […]
NPC Joins Letter Urging End to Trade Dispute
February 15, 2019
Feb. 15, 2019 – Recently, NPC joined a letter with 45 other affected industry associations urging an immediate end to the […]
Farmworker and WOTUS Repeal Bills Introduced
February 15, 2019
Feb. 15, 2019 – Late January saw the introduction of separate bills designed to legalize the current improperly-documented agricultural […]
Maine legislators promote potato industry in U.S. trade with China
February 15, 2019
Feb. 15, 2019 – Maine legislators have joined this bipartisan group, asking that the U.S. potato industry be considered […]