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Potato Development Committee

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Potato Development Committee
  • Contact Person:
    Casey Foster Nebraska Department of Agriculture P.O. Box 94947 Lincoln, NE 68509-4947 (402) 471-6857
  • 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:
    7
  • 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:
    2 years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
    Not specified
  • Held FY 17-18:
    3
  • Required FY 18-19:
    Not specified
  • Held FY 18-19:
    3
  • Required FY 19-20:
    Not specified
  • Held FY 19-20:
    3
Operations
  • Support Staff:
    None
  • Shared or Separate:
    NA
  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    $195,637
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    $172,676
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    $143,514.53
  • Other Funding Sources:
    NA
  • Spending Authority:
    NA
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    The Nebraska Potato Development Committee continues to advise the Nebraska Department of Agriculture on potato research, promotion and development programs that the industry deems relevant.Over the last few years, 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.