National Potato Council

With Congress returning to D.C., U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) – the Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee respectively – issued a statement…

The GOP-controlled U.S. House Appropriations Committee approved a budget bill on July 17 that would reduce the Environmental Protection Agency’s funding to its lowest level since 1991. In a party-line…

House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders commented last week on both chambers’ commitments to completing the Farm Bill in 2023. In a statement to reporters, Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stated last week that it would issue a final rule on the definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) before Sept. 1. Following…

The 2023 edition of the Annual Potato Yearbook is now available, highlighting progress on NPC’s national legislative, regulatory, and marketing priorities. The Yearbook also features updated U.S. and world potato…

The House Appropriations Committee passed a Fiscal Year 2024 spending bill for USDA and FDA by a party-line 34-27 vote. The bill would provide a total of $25.3 billion for…

On May 18, the House Ag Appropriations Subcommittee passed a Fiscal Year 2024 spending bill for USDA and FDA by a party-line voice vote. The bill includes major cuts to…

The National Potato Council (NPC) has released a new analysis of the national economic contribution of potatoes. According to the report, “Measuring the Economic Significance of the U.S. Potato Industry,”…

Hosted by 2023 President RJ Andrus from Idaho Falls, the 2023 National Potato Council (NPC) Summer Meeting will be attended by potato growers and industry leaders from all major production…