Articles tagged under: National Potato Council
Balcom to Serve as National Potato Council President
Published March 2, 2022
Jared Balcom of Pasco, Washington is the new president of the National Potato Council. Balcom operates a potato production and fresh packing business. Previously, Balcom was NPC's first vice president and was part of the trade affairs committee.The U.S. Will Hold Mexico Accountable for Fresh Potato Access
Published March 1, 2022
The U.S. potato industry is facing roadblocks working with Mexico to expand fresh market access. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea met virtually with potato growers to discuss the situation at the Washington Summit. "We want…A Roadblock for Fresh Potato Market Access
Published March 1, 2022
About 10 days ago, the National Potato Council got a phone call from the USDA and Mexico negotiators. "On the call, we were informed they wanted to move forward with chipping potatoes first and then, table stock potatoes wouldn't advance…Potato Growers Meeting in Washington D.C. This Week
Published February 28, 2022
Potato growers from across the country are in Washington D.C. to set policy priorities and discuss key issues like ag labor reform, trade, nutrition and the upcoming farm bill. "This year, we've combined the fly-in with our annual meeting of…Olsen Attends Potato Industry Leadership Program
Published February 26, 2022
A group of young potato industry leaders have been in Los Angeles, California for the 2022 Potato Industry Leadership Institute. Buxton, North Dakota-based NoKota Packers CEO Carissa Olsen attended. "Everyone I've talked to has had an amazing experience in this…Prince Edward Island Resumes Fresh Potato Exports to Puerto Rico
Published February 9, 2022
USDA approved fresh potato shipments from Prince Edward Island to Puerto Rico, but not mainland United States. Canadian authorities voluntarily suspended exports of all potatoes for consumption and planting from PEI due to a detection of potato wart. This potato…Potato Industry Leadership Institute Planned for February
Published January 8, 2022
Ahead of the upcoming Washington Summit, the Potato Industry Leadership Institute will take place in California. National Potato Council Chief Operating Officer Mike Wenkel says the 10 day program will cover key ag issues for the potato industry’s next generation…National Potato Council Prepares for Washington Summit
Published January 7, 2022
Now that the Potato Expo is over, the National Potato Council shifts their focus to an annual meeting at the end of February. NPC's annual meeting is typically held at the end of the Potato Expo, but that changed this…Canadian Potato Industry Wants Potato Export Ban Lifted
Published January 6, 2022
A ban on fresh potato exports from Prince Edward Island remains in effect after potato wart was discovered in two fields last year. At the Potato Business Summit, United Potato Growers of Canada Chairman Ray Keenan said it is not…