Priority Issues
FY25 Funding Bill Includes $4 Million for Potato Research
On March 14, the Senate approved 54-46 a House-passed Continuing Resolution that funded the government through Sept. 30. The action avoided a government shutdown, which would have occurred on…
NPC Welcomes Confirmation of Brooke Rollins as USDA Secretary
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…
SCFBA to Congress: Strengthen national health and food security, prioritize specialty crops in Farm Bill
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…
Recent Activity
Over 30% of CFAP 2.0 Spent as USDA Announces $4.5 Billion in Aid Already Distributed
As of October 13, USDA approved nearly 242,494 applications and awarded over $4.52 billion through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0. See a breakdown by categories below: “Now that…
NPC Supports Bill Providing Ag Exemption for Hours-of-Service Rules
NPC joined dozens of ag groups on a letter of support for the Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2020, which would modernize the agricultural exemption…
