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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…

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…

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…

One-Time Crop Insurance Payment Available for Eligible Crop Insurance Clients

Published August 8, 2025

USDA’s Risk Management Agency is making $30 million available for a one-time specialty crop insurance payment. The funding is for eligible crop insurance contracts for the 2022 and 2023 reinsurance years. The money was made available through the American Relief…

Marketing Assistance Available for Specialty Crop Growers

Published December 10, 2024

The Farm Service Agency is now accepting applications from specialty crop producers for marketing assistance. The $2 billion in support was announced in November. A variety of special crop producers are eligible for funding, including farmers in this region growing…

Support for Specialty Crops

Published August 10, 2023

The purpose of the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is to boost the competitiveness of specialty crops. North Dakota Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring spoke in favor of SCBCP at a crop insurance roundtable event in Fargo. "If there weren't specialty…

Potato Industry at the Table for COVID-19 Relief Discussions

Published January 11, 2021

Members of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance are working together to help the potato industry get relief during COVID-19. "When Congress started debating relief in 2020, we were at the table. We had a strong message, data and we…

Specialty Crop Grants Awarded

Published September 24, 2018

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring has awarded 25 specialty crop grants, valued at more than $3 million. The projects funded include $226,000 for North Dakota State University to study rust resistance in dry beans and $120,000 for the National…

USDA Announces Specialty Crop Support

Published May 1, 2018

USDA has announced $7 million of funding support for specialty crop industries. The funding will support 11 projects in six states to develop solutions for challenges impacting specialty crop producers. According to USDA, the program helps strengthen food safety, while…

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Hoeven: More Help Needed for Farmers

Quarles: Specialty Crops Need More Relief

Specialty Crop Caucus Seeks Equity

One-Time Crop Insurance Payment Available for Eligible Crop Insurance Clients

Marketing Assistance Available for Specialty Crop Growers

Support for Specialty Crops

Potato Industry at the Table for COVID-19 Relief Discussions

Specialty Crop Grants Awarded

USDA Announces Specialty Crop Support

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