Potato Industry Welcomes $50 Million USDA Purchase for Potatoes
The National Potato Council welcomed USDA’s announcement of a $50 million surplus potato purchase to support the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe National Potato Council welcomed USDA’s announcement of a $50 million surplus potato purchase to support the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Read MoreAnnouncement is a down payment on those efforts that will require additional resources and flexibility to deliver the necessary relief for our great potato industry.
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Read MoreThe National Potato Council joined 30 agriculture organizations and businesses calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to include agricultural businesses in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program,...
Read MoreThis week, NPC joined 30 agriculture organizations and businesses calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to include agricultural businesses in the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, as...
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