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USDA numbers show dip in U.S. potato production in 2022
New numbers from the USDA show U.S. potato production declined 3% in 2022 from the 2021 crop, though the value of all potatoes sold increased by 23%. ... READ MORE »
Amendment aimed at checkoff programs fails to pass U.S. House
An amendment opponents said would undermine commodity checkoff programs was defeated last week on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. T... READ MORE »
Fresh potato access to Japan topic of bilateral plant health meetings
In advance of this week’s bilateral plant health meetings in Japan, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles re-emphasized the importance of opening ... READ MORE »
USDA pilot program aims to address agricultural workforce challenges
A new USDA pilot program is designed to address workforce challenges farmers and ranchers face. The Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot P... READ MORE »
Meetings to focus on full access to Japanese market for US fresh potatoes
Ongoing efforts to open the Japanese market to all U.S. fresh potatoes continue Sept. 25-29 with representatives from USDA Animal and Plant Health Ins... READ MORE »
Potato industry members among those appointed to ag advisory committees
Members of a pair of potato industry organizations are part of the 130 representatives appointed by the USDA and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office ... READ MORE »
Potato-focused projects part of nearly $73 million in USDA funding
Twenty projects benefiting the U.S. potato industry are part of $72.9 million in USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program investments. The potato-fo... READ MORE »
Potatoes among specialty crops included in USDA insurance expansion
Potatoes are among the specialty crops included in an expansion of the USDA’s insurance coverage options. The agency’s Risk Management Agency i... READ MORE »
Deadline to apply for Angolan trade mission is Friday
The deadline to apply for the USDA’s first-ever agribusiness trade mission to Angola is Friday. The trip will take place Nov. 28-Dec. 1. U.S. exp... READ MORE »
USDA investing $33M to support research projects at 1890 land-grant universities
The USDA is investing more than $33 million to support research, Extension and education projects across the nation’s 19 historically Black colleges... READ MORE »
