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Potato Growers Applaud Congressional Push Encouraging President Trump to Open the Japanese Market to U.S. Fresh Potatoes

March 11, 2026

WASHINGTON – The National Potato Council today welcomed a bipartisan, bicameral letter sent to President Trump by 68 members of Congress, urging the Administration to prioritize opening Japan’s market...

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Specialty Crops Applaud Committee Approval of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

March 05, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement on the approval of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026,...

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National Potato Council and Spudman Unveil Spud Sector Survey

February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Potato Council (NPC), in partnership with Great American Media Services and its Spudman magazine, today released the Spud Sector Survey 2026©. This comprehensive report,...

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National Potato Council Elects Ben Sklarczyk as 2026 President

February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders last night at the organization’s annual NPC Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting...

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NPC Thanks Administration for South Korea’s Expanded Market Access for U.S. Potatoes from 11 Additional States

January 26, 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomes today’s announcement by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regarding expanded market access in South Korea. Effective Jan. 23, 2026, the agreement...

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Specialty Crop Leaders “Deeply Disappointed” as House Funding Bill Omits Farm Aid

January 23, 2026

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the final slate of fiscal 2026 spending bills on Thursday. A minibus funding the Departments of Defense, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Health...

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Specialty Crop Leaders Join Call for Financial Relief Amid Ongoing Farm Crisis

January 16, 2026

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) this week joined agricultural organizations from across the U.S. in calling on Congress for immediate financial assistance for America’s farmers and ranchers....

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National Potato Council Sees “Amazing Progress” in Supporting Potato Consumption in New Dietary Guidelines

January 07, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Potato Council released the following statement regarding the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines released by the Trump Administration this morning: “The National Potato Council’s initial review...

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NPC Requests USTR Investigation into Canadian Trade Practices

December 19, 2025

Today, the National Potato Council Executive Committee unanimously approved a resolution requesting the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to launch a fact-finding investigation into Canadian trade...

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Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Applauds Bipartisan Specialty Crops Caucus, Urges Immediate Action on Farm Aid

December 18, 2025

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) today applauded the bipartisan leadership of the Congressional Specialty Crop Caucus for urging immediate and equitable economic relief for specialty crop producers...

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