Articles tagged under: National Potato Council

Trade Resumes Following Potato Disease in PEI

Published March 25, 2022

USDA will allow imports of table stock potatoes from Canada’s Prince Edward Island. In November, Canada voluntarily suspended exports from the region due to the detection of potato wart disease. Canada is implementing new standards to reduce the risk of…

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Local Potato Growers Attend Washington Summit

Published March 5, 2022

Potato growers and industry leaders were in Washington D.C. last week for the annual Washington Summit. NoKota Packers President Carissa Olsen and three others from North Dakota and Minnesota focused on agricultural policy issues like ag labor and trade. "We've…

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A Glimpse into the Farm Bill Process if the GOP is in the Majority

Published March 5, 2022

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas is hopeful the upcoming elections will switch the majority in the House. If that’s the case, Glenn "G.T." Thompson would be the chairman of the agriculture committee. "If Republicans are in the majority,…

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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