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NPC Applauds EPA Decision to Roll Back Onerous Waters of the United States Rule

Leaders of the National Potato Council welcomed the announcement that EPA finalized its proposed rule clarifying that Waters of the United States (WOTUS) do not include farm and roadside ditches, prior converted cropland, and farm and stock watering ponds.

Leaders of the National Potato Council welcomed the announcement that EPA finalized its proposed rule clarifying that Waters of the United States (WOTUS) do not include farm and roadside ditches, prior converted cropland, and farm and stock watering ponds.

Record Breaking Potato Expo 2020 Focuses Industry on the Future

From Jan. 14 through 15, more than 2,000 U.S. potato growers and industry members from a dozen countries turned out for Potato Expo 2020 at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., to do business and prepare their operations for the future. Now in its 12th year, the annual Potato Expo has become the largest meeting of its kind in North America.

From Jan. 14 through 15, more than 2,000 U.S. potato growers and industry members from a dozen countries turned out for Potato Expo 2020 at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., to do business and prepare their operations for the future. Now in its 12th year, the annual Potato Expo has become the largest meeting of its kind in North America.

Potato Growers Select 2020 NPC Leadership

Today at the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2020 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Britt Raybould of Rexburg, Idaho was elected to serve as NPC’s 2020 President and to lead the council’s Executive Committee.

Today at the National Potato Council’s (NPC) 2020 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas, Britt Raybould of Rexburg, Idaho was elected to serve as NPC’s 2020 President and to lead the council’s Executive Committee.

NPC Welcomes China Phase One Agreement Signing

The National Potato Council welcomed the signing of the Phase One Agreement reached between the United States and China, expected to reduce tariffs and boost Chinese purchases of American farm, energy, and manufactured goods.

The National Potato Council welcomed the signing of the Phase One Agreement reached between the United States and China, expected to reduce tariffs and boost Chinese purchases of American farm, energy, and manufactured goods.

Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation Launched at Potato Expo 2020

Chair Shelley Olsen announces the creation of Potato LEAF at Potato Expo 2020 in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS – At Potato Expo 2020, the largest annual potato industry event held in North America, growers and allied industry partners joined together to launch a new initiative dedicated […]

NPC Launches New “Eye on Potatoes” Podcast

The Eye on Potatoes podcast provides a platform for growers throughout the country and policy makers in Washington to learn about industry policy priorities and hear from growers and experts on the latest issues affecting the industry.

The Eye on Potatoes podcast provides a platform for growers throughout the country and policy makers in Washington to learn about industry policy priorities and hear from growers and experts on the latest issues affecting the industry.

NPC, Agriculture Workforce Coalition Urge Senate Action on Agriculture Labor Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With the new increased Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) going into effect today, the National Potato Council (NPC) as part of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition (AWC) called […]

National Potato Council Applauds House Passage of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement

The National Potato Council today lauded U.S. House passage of legislation ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). By eliminating retaliatory tariffs, ratification of USMCA could lead to additional growth opportunities for U.S. potato growers and our industry partners.

The National Potato Council today lauded U.S. House passage of legislation ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). By eliminating retaliatory tariffs, ratification of USMCA could lead to additional growth opportunities for U.S. potato growers and our industry partners.

National Potato Council Applauds House Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

The National Potato Council today welcomed U.S. House passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 5038), which promotes solutions to address American agriculture’s labor crisis.

The National Potato Council today welcomed U.S. House passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 5038), which promotes solutions to address American agriculture’s labor crisis.

Japan’s Upper House Approves Historic U.S.- Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade

Today, the National Potato Council cheered the passage of the U.S.-Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade by Japan’s Upper House. Today’s action will restore tariff reductions and place the U.S. potato industry on a level playing field with foreign competitors.

Today, the National Potato Council cheered the passage of the U.S.-Japan Agreement on Agricultural Trade by Japan’s Upper House. Today’s action will restore tariff reductions and place the U.S. potato industry on a level playing field with foreign competitors.