FY24 Ag Spending Bill Advances in House
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…
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NPC Estimates Economic Impact of Potato Industry
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,”…
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NPC Summer Meeting Heads to Lake Tahoe June 27-29
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…
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Proposed White House Budget Would Increase USDA Funding by 14%
President Biden issued his proposed 2024 budget that would include a 14.3% increase in discretionary funding for USDA to $30.1 billion in FY24. Highlights of the proposed budget include: An…
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RJ Andrus of Idaho Elected National Potato Council President
The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2023 roster of Executive Committee members this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of the Voting Delegates, RJ…
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New Report Reveals Potato Supply Chain Drove $100.9 Billion in U.S. Economic Activity
The National Potato Council (NPC) today announced the release of “Measuring the Economic Significance of the U.S. Potato Industry,” a comprehensive analysis on the domestic economic impact of potatoes. The…
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NPC Applauds White Potatoes’ Inclusion in Proposed WIC Updates
National Potato Council (NPC) submitted comments to USDA in response to their proposed revisions to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). In November, the Department…
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NPC to FDA: New “Healthy” Food Labeling Definition Should Include Potatoes
National Potato Council (NPC) provided comments in response to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed rulemaking that would update the definition of the nutrient content claim “healthy” included on food…
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NPC Launches 2023 Grower Supporter Campaign
The National Potato Council’s (NPC) annual Grower Supporter campaign provides resources to promote and protect the potato industry’s interest in Washington, D.C. Through the contributions of 2022 Grower Supporters, NPC…
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2023 Potato Industry Leadership Institute Participants
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is hosting the 2023 class of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute later this month. The 10-day program will begin on Feb….
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