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Category: Press Releases

National Potato Council Applauds President Trump’s Recognition of Agricultural Labor Crisis

June 13, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. – The National Potato Council today welcomed President Trump’s comments supporting changes to immigration enforcement actions that would avoid targeting farm workers.  “American agriculture, including the potato...

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National Potato Council Thanks Senator Boozman for Specialty Crop Provisions in Senate Reconciliation Package

June 12, 2025

WASHINGTON – The National Potato Council today thanked Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairman John Boozman and his staff for including vital specialty crop investments in the committee’s reconciliation...

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Specialty Crops Grateful for Vital Investments in U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Reconciliation Draft

May 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today reacting to the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s release of draft text per the House Budget Committee’s...

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Specialty Crops to Receive $1.3 Billion in Second Round of USDA Initiative

April 29, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 29, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of a second...

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Ted Tschirky of Washington Elected National Potato Council President

February 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Potato Council (NPC) installed its 2025 roster of Executive Committee leaders this week at the organization’s annual Washington Summit. During the Annual Meeting of...

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NPC Welcomes Confirmation of Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary

February 13, 2025

WASHINGTON – National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles issued the following statement congratulating Brooke Rollins, who was confirmed today by the full Senate to serve as Secretary of the...

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SCFBA to Congress: Strengthen national health and food security, prioritize specialty crops in Farm Bill

February 11, 2025

WASHINGTON – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) today called on Congress to advance a bipartisan farm bill that prioritizes investments in specialty crops, ensuring the long-term viability and...

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National Potato Council Statement on USDA Economic Relief Plan for Specialty Crops

November 19, 2024

WASHINGTON – The National Potato Council (NPC) today welcomed USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement of a new Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops initiative, which, according to a USDA press release, will...

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Potato Growers to Flock to Florida for Potato Expo 2025 Networking Opportunities

November 07, 2024

Fresh off the largest Potato Expo in history, U.S. and international supply chain partners are poised to relocate to sunny Orlando, Florida, for the premier networking opportunity for the...

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NPC Welcomes DGAC Rejection of Potato Interchangeability; Bewildered by Recommendation to Cut Vegetable Consumption

October 22, 2024

The National Potato Council (NPC) today responded to unscientific recommendations by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), which encourages Americans to eat fewer starchy vegetables, despite data showing that...

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