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Home>NPC News>Letters and comments

Category: Letters and comments

NPC Calls on USDA to Include Revenue Model for Next Version of CFAP

August 25, 2020

As co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, NPC joined United Fresh, Western Growers, and the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association on a letter sent Aug. 25 to...

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Senate Allies Urge Full Access for U.S. Fresh Potatoes to Mexico, Citing New Authority in USMCA

August 18, 2020

Seeing an opening to address the U.S. potato industry’s ongoing dispute with Mexico, on Aug. 18, U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), and James Risch (R-Idaho) issued...

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NPC Calls for 2020-2025 DGAs to Recognize Nutritional Benefits of Potatoes

August 11, 2020

On Tues., Aug. 11, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles testified before the U.S. Departments of Agriculture (USDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) during the final public meeting...

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U.S. Potato Industry Calls for Tariffs on EU Frozen Fries

July 24, 2020

The U.S. potato industry recommended tariffs to be applied by the U.S. as retaliation in the ongoing dispute with the European Union over subsidies provided to Airbus that violate...

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NPC and 11 State Orgs Concerned with PSTVd in True Seed Import Request

June 23, 2020

NPC and 11 state potato organizations voiced their concerns over the phytosanitary risks posed in an import petition for true seed. In response to APHIS’ stakeholder outreach, the 12...

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NPC Urges President to Stay the Course on China Phase One

June 16, 2020

NPC and state potato organizations joined more than 200 ag groups on a letter urging President Trump to give China time to fulfill their promises to increase purchases of...

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NPC, State Potato Orgs Call for HOS Bill Supporters

June 13, 2020

This week, NPC joined 65 state and national ag organizations in expressing support for legislation introduced by Rep. John Joyce (R-Penn.), the FARM to TABLE Act, which would make...

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NPC Letter to USDA: Direct Payment Program Needs Improvement

May 21, 2020

NPC and 13 state grower organizations issued a letter to Secretary Perdue calling on USDA to address several deficiencies in the CFAP rules that prevent the program from having...

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Potato, Specialty Crop Industries Tout COVID-19 Employee Safety Protocols

May 08, 2020

NPC and potato organizations from across the country joined a national coalition of specialty crop producers on a letter to Congress highlighting the extraordinary measures agricultural employers are taking...

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Produce Groups Seek Equal Access to Paycheck Protection Program

May 01, 2020

NPC joined 37 agriculture groups this week on a letter to Congress requesting adjustments to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to make it easier for specialty crop growers to...

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