Specialty Crop Block Grants
USDA awards nearly $3.6 million in block grants for U.S. potato industry
USDA announced nearly $73 million in FY22 grants to support specialty crops, including $3,569,579 for potato industry programs and research through th... READ MORE »
NPC’s executive committee meets in-person for first time since early 2020 and other news
The week of Oct. 26-30, the National Potato Council's (NPC) Executive Committee came together for their first in-person meeting in D.C. since February... READ MORE »
Cornell to get grant for biological crop protection research for potatoes
New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced Oct. 30 that more than $1.2 million in funding will support nine advanced research, ... READ MORE »
North Dakota State receives pair of potato-focused grants
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) announced 27 grants totaling more than $3 million on Oct. 13, a pair of which are geared toward pota... READ MORE »
National Potato Council, United Fresh applaud newly signed Farm Bill
On Dec. 20, the National Potato Council joined with agriculture industry colleagues at the White House as Vice President Pence, Secretary of Agricultu... READ MORE »
Maine potato growers get boost from Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The federal government is investing more than a half million dollars in Maine to help boost production of crops including state staples like potatoes ... READ MORE »
Over $60M in grants available for specialty crops
The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is making more than $60 million in grants available to support farmers growing specialty crops including... READ MORE »
Grants released for potato research
Among the Specialty Crop Block Grants recently released by the USDA were these related to potato research in the following states: Colorado: 1) Partn... READ MORE »
States receive specialty crop block grants for potato research
Colorado:Partner with Colorado Potato Administrative Committee to develop and promote a branded potato that is unique to Colorado to help increase sal... READ MORE »
