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Potato Growers Applaud Congressional Push Encouraging President Trump to Open the Japanese Market to U.S. Fresh Potatoes
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…
Specialty Crops Applaud Committee Approval of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 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,…
National Potato Council and Spudman Unveil Spud Sector Survey
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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Specialty Crop Leaders “Deeply Disappointed” as House Funding Bill Omits Farm Aid
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…
NPC Requests USTR Investigation into Canadian Trade Practices
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…
NPC Advocates for Meaningful Specialty Crop Relief After Administration’s Aid Announcement
This week, the National Potato Council engaged with Congress and the Administration to develop a meaningful economic relief package for specialty crop growers in response to the Administration’s announcement…
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