2016 Boards and Commissions

Nebraska Potato Development Committee

General Information

Formal Name:Nebraska Potato Development Committee
Contact Person:Director Nebraska Department of Agriculture, 301 Centennial Mall South, 4th Floor,P.O. Box 94947 Lincoln, NE 68509-4947, (402) 471-2341
Purpose:The Committee is to be advisory to the Department of Agriculture in protecting and fostering the health, prosperity, and general welfare of Nebraskans through promotion of and research for the states potato industry.
How Many Affectable:13 licensed potato growers and shippers
How Many Served:NA
Year Created:1945
Year Active:1945
Sunset Date:Not specified

Authorization

Authorization Citation:Nebraska Revised Statute, 2-1803
Parent Agency:None

Memberships and Meetings

Number Of Members:Seven
Who Appoints:Governor
Legislative Approval:No
Qualifications Of Members:The committee shall be composed of three shippers and four growers from the industry. The Director of Agriculture serves as chairperson.
Per Diem:No
Expense Reimbursement:Yes, actual and necessary expenses.
Term Length:Two years
Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:Terms Rotate

Meetings Required In:

Required FY 13-14:silent on the number of meetings
Held FY 13-14:2
Required FY 14-15:silent on the number of meetings
Held FY 14-15:2
Required FY 15-16:silent on the number of meetings
Held FY 15-16:2

Operations

Support Staff:None
Shared or Separate:NA
FY 13-14 Budget:$0
FY 14-15 Budget:$0
FY 15-16 Budget:$0
Other Funding Sources:NA
Spending Authority:NA

Accomplishments

Since July 1, 2012:The Nebraska Potato Development Committee continues to advise the Nebraska of Agriculture on potato research, promotion and development programs that the industry deems relevant.Over the last few years and currently the key areas of research to assist potato producers is control and tracking of the presence of aphids and Psyllids and water usage at various stages of growth.