| Formal Name: | Nebraska Potato Development Committee |
| Contact Person: | Casey Foster (Casey.Foster@nebraska.gov) |
| 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 Citation: | Nebraska Revised Statute, 2-1803 |
| Parent Agency: | None |
| 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: | Two years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 21-22: | blank |
| Held FY 21-22: | 2 |
| Required FY 22-23: | blank |
| Held FY 22-23: | 1 |
| Required FY 23-24: | blank |
| Held FY 23-24: | 1 |
| Support Staff: | None |
| Shared or Separate: | NA |
| FY 21-22 Budget: | $85,429.96 |
| FY 22-23 Budget: | $103,225.33 |
| FY 23-24 Budget: | $130,680.45 |
| Other Funding Sources: | NA |
| Spending Authority: | NA |
| Since July 1, 2020: | 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, 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. |