National Potato CouncilThe 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 World Trade Organization rules.
The 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 World Trade Organization rules.
The 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 access to relief funds.
The 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 access to relief funds.
On 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 $487 million above the FY20 enacted level.
On 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 $487 million above the FY20 enacted level.
NPC 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 organizations objected to moving forward on the import petition from the Netherlands due to the high risk of disease transmission.
NPC 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 organizations objected to moving forward on the import petition from the Netherlands due to the high risk of disease transmission.
NPC 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 U.S. agricultural commodities.
NPC 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 U.S. agricultural commodities.
This week, NPC joined 65 state and national ag organizations in expressing support for legislation introduced by Rep. John Joyce (R-Penn.), the FARM to TABLE Act, which would make agricultural truck transportation more efficient, allow for higher farmgate prices, and lower food prices for consumers.
This week, NPC joined 65 state and national ag organizations in expressing support for legislation introduced by Rep. John Joyce (R-Penn.), the FARM to TABLE Act, which would make agricultural truck transportation more efficient, allow for higher farmgate prices, and lower food prices for consumers.
On June 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will publish its revised hours of service (HOS) regulations “to provide greater flexibility for drivers subject to those rules without adversely affecting safety.”
On June 1, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will publish its revised hours of service (HOS) regulations “to provide greater flexibility for drivers subject to those rules without adversely affecting safety.”
USDA announced Thursday it is making $1 billion in loan guarantees available “to help rural businesses meet their working capital needs during the coronavirus pandemic.”
USDA announced Thursday it is making $1 billion in loan guarantees available “to help rural businesses meet their working capital needs during the coronavirus pandemic.”
NPC and 13 state grower organizations issued a letter to Secretary Perdue calling on USDA to address several deficiencies in the CFAP rules that prevent the program from having a meaningful impact for the nation’s potato growers.
NPC and 13 state grower organizations issued a letter to Secretary Perdue calling on USDA to address several deficiencies in the CFAP rules that prevent the program from having a meaningful impact for the nation’s potato growers.
On May 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an updated memorandum providing guidance to employers for recording work-related COVID-19 cases. The memo goes into effect on May 26, 2020.
On May 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued an updated memorandum providing guidance to employers for recording work-related COVID-19 cases. The memo goes into effect on May 26, 2020.
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