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NPC and 11 State Orgs Concerned with PSTVd in True Seed Import Request

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 Urges President to Stay the Course on China Phase One

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.

NPC, State Potato Orgs Call for HOS Bill Supporters

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.

Updated Hours of Service Regs Finalized

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 to Provide Rural Businesses $1 Billion in Loan Guarantees

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 Letter to USDA: Direct Payment Program Needs Improvement

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.

New OSHA Policy on Workplace COVID-19 Contractions

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.

USDA Direct Payment Program Announced

President Trump held a press event at the White House Tuesday to announce the details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which will provide up to $16 billion in […]

President Trump, USDA Announce $16 Billion in Direct Support to Food Producers

The U.S. potato industry urges Congress to provide more resources and flexibility to maintain producers’ livelihoods.

The U.S. potato industry urges Congress to provide more resources and flexibility to maintain producers’ livelihoods.

Final Hours of Service Rule Published

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) this week published a final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules designed to increase safety on America’s roadways by updating existing regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) this week published a final rule updating hours of service (HOS) rules designed to increase safety on America’s roadways by updating existing regulations for commercial motor vehicle drivers.