Articles tagged under: specialty crop

Sugar Not Included in Friday Announcement

Published May 31, 2026

To the surprise of many, USDA’s specialty crop assistance announcement did not include sugarbeets. The only information the sugar industry has received was a February statement, saying $150 million in assistance will be provided to sugarbeet and sugar cane farmers.…
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Specialty Crops Often Overlooked in Policy Decisions

Published May 27, 2026

Northarvest Bean Growers Association Board President Tony Richards says edible bean producers continue pushing for stronger USDA specialty crop support. Richards raised the issue during Senator John Hoeven’s ag roundtable in Fargo. In his view, dry bean growers have often…
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Hoeven: Sugar Aid Important, More Needed

Published February 23, 2026

USDA has announced $150 million in assistance for sugar growers, working through sugar processors to distribute funds to farmer-members. The support mirrors the structure of the Farmer Bridge Assistance program that began in December and is aimed at helping producers…
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Hoeven: More Help Needed for Farmers

Published February 5, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says year-round E15 remains a top priority for Congress. Hoeven told the Red River Farm Network he was disappointed the provision was left out of recent legislation but believes another opportunity is coming soon. “In…
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Quarles: Specialty Crops Need More Relief

Published January 19, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says current bridge payments are not enough to offset the financial pressure specialty crop growers are facing from high input costs and weaker market prices. “I think USDA is doing as much as they…
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Specialty Crop Caucus Seeks Equity

Published December 19, 2025

A bipartisan group of more than 100 members of Congress responded to the specialty crop provisions in the new Farmer Bridge Assistance program. The lawmakers are seeking immediate and equitable economic relief for specialty crop producers. The new farm relief…
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