Articles tagged under: National Potato Council
As CFAP Sign-Up Ends, Another Program Announcement is Expected
Published September 13, 2020
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said more details would be released on a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0 soon, but the agriculture industry is still awaiting the details. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles thinks the goal from the USDA is…Potato Industry Continues to Seek CFAP Changes
Published August 10, 2020
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said improvements can be made to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. The potato industry would like to see adjustments to the reference period, among other things. "In order for farmers to participate in the…Potato News
Published July 13, 2020
In this week’s Potato News update, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles addresses payment rate changes made in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. Potato News is made possible by Corteva Agriscience, Bayer, Sipcam Agro and BASF’s Provysol fungicide, the new…National Potato Council Hosts Virtual Summer Meeting
Published June 29, 2020
The National Potato Council held its virtual summer meeting last Thursday. During a potato industry and COVID-19 update, United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompien reviewed demand and pricing for fresh red potatoes. Klompien said shipping started…Potato Industry Submits Formal CFAP Feedback to USDA
Published June 24, 2020
Monday was the deadline for commodity groups to plead their case to be part of the USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. In a Notice of Funding Availability, the National Potato Council said the industry faces an unprecedented crisis due to…COVID-19 Relief Helps, But More Potato Resources Required
Published May 20, 2020
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles thinks it's good to have clarity on the direct payment portion of COVID-19 relief, but more help is needed to help potato growers. Quarles says its important the payments go out effectively and hopefully,…Agriculture Awaits Details of COVID-19 Direct Payment Program
Published May 11, 2020
The agriculture industry is awaiting USDA’s publication of the final rule for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says the rule moved to the Office of Management and Budget last week. There’s been lots of…More Help is Needed for the U.S. Potato Industry
Published April 20, 2020
The U.S. potato industry says more help is needed from the USDA. According to the National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles, the COVID-19 relief package is a down payment. The potato industry would like the USDA to include representative potato…Potato Industry Looking at Scope of Coronavirus Impact
Published April 10, 2020
The National Potato Council is working to capture the coronavirus impact on U.S. potato growers. There is a lack of demand for potatoes in the food service industry. "Our supply chain is backing up and it's impacting 2019 storage potatoes…