Potato Review

INTERNATIONAL NEWS NPC delays annual meet THE National Potato Council, which advocates the econo mic wellbeing of US potato gro wers, has reschedul ed its annual meeting, w hich usually coincides with the Potato Expo each January. It is now scheduled to coincide with the group’s Potato D.C. Fly-In in February. The move, according to a notice from NPC President Britt Raybould, is to accommodate people who might not be ready travel to larger events like the Potato Expo, which takes place on January 6th and 7th in Grapevine, Texas. The NPC still plans “an in-person component” at the Potato Expo. The Potato Fly-In is scheduled for February 22nd to 25th and the nominating committee will meet virtually before the Fly-In. “The change will allow our leadership, sta‹, and state partners to focus the annual meeting’s discussions on the policy priorities and concrete actions that will maximize our ability as we continue to Stand Up for Potatoes on Capitol Hill,” Britt said. Potato Expo 2020 was one of the last industry events before COVID-19 pandemic restrictions banned large gatherings, forcing groups to cancel or move in-person events online. “While our industry has struggled to pull through during these unprecedented times, we can all be proud of the leaders elected at the annual meeting, who have worked tirelessly over the last six months to fight for the industry and deliver relief to America’s potato producers and processors,” Britt said. “This pandemic truly has shown what can be achieved when our volunteer leaders come together to work for the future of the industry.” High yields of pack-size and ‘bakers’with great taste Good resistance to common scab, bruising and black leg Excellent resistance to foliage and tuber blight; well suited to organic production ipmpotato.com ORLA Fresh Market | Early Maincrop Broadwater Machinery Ltd 01728 723221 E: broadwatermach@yahoo.co.uk W: www.broadwaterltd.com ROTA TINGAHEAD IN THE FIELD BOX ROTATORS & FORWARD TIPPLERS K54 – Europe’s best selling agri box rotator for any handler K80 forward tippler gentle & quick box tipping. 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