Another PEI Potato Wart Find Prompts U.S. Industry Response
November 29, 2021
Last week, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reported the detection of potato warts in two fields where […]
NPC Concerned About Eligibility and Caps in Administration’s PPE Relief Grant Program
October 18, 2021
“Over the past few months, the National Potato Council and our partners in the agriculture industry have given […]
USDA Info Update
October 18, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for September 2021, which are effective Sept. 1. […]
NPC Welcomes Nomination of USTR Chief Ag Negotiator
October 18, 2021
President Biden last month nominated Elaine Trevino to be the Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the […]
House Democrats Drop Biden Tax Increases on Farm Families
October 18, 2021
Following public opposition from farm groups, including NPC and state potato organizations, House Democrats released a package of […]
Potato Expo 2022 Exhibitors Look Forward to Reconnecting in Anaheim
October 18, 2021
More than 145 companies and organizations have already signed up to exhibit at Potato Expo 2022, January 5-6, in Anaheim, […]
NPC Supports Proposed Label Changes to Difenoconazole
October 18, 2021
On October 4, NPC offered comments on EPA Dockett: EPA-HQ-OPP-2015-0401-0047 regarding the Agency’s proposed interim decision for difenoconazole. […]
Vilsack to NPC: Mexico Fresh Access a USDA Priority
October 18, 2021
In response to NPC’s June 28 letter enlisting the Biden Administration’s support for full U.S. fresh potato access to Mexico, […]
USDA, EPA Announce Plans to Integrate Climate Adaptation into Missions
October 18, 2021
As part of the Biden Administration’s whole-of-government approach to the climate crisis, both the USDA and EPA unveiled […]
Application Period Opens for USDA’s PPE Grant Program for Small Businesses
October 18, 2021
USDA announced on October 6 that the application period for the new Pandemic Response and Safety Grant program […]