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NPC Welcomes Farm Bill Progress, But Relief is Needed

Published February 18, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says there is “a lot to like” in House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s Farm Bill text, but significant work remains. Quarles credited Thompson and his staff for moving the process forward, noting…

Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Published January 28, 2026

The American Sugarbeet Growers Association gathered this past week for its annual meeting. The industry is facing economic pressure from sugar imports, flat demand and the use of GLP-1 medications. “We’ve got to get this industry back where it’s not…

Boozman, Hoeven Back Targeted Farmer Assistance

Published January 19, 2026

More than 55 agriculture groups, led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, are urging Congress to provide additional farm assistance as rural communities face growing financial pressures. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman and Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven…

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Published December 11, 2025

Sugarbeet growers were on Capitol Hill this past week, highlighting the current challenges within the industry. “We have seen a decrease in demand and an increase in supply from foreign actors like Brazil dumping sugar on our market," said Harrison…

Boosting Competition in Specialty Crops

Published November 9, 2023

In a Thursday briefing, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small highlighted USDA's support for the specialty crops sector. "We've launched a number of initiatives and programs to increase competition for producers of all sizes to boost market access for their…

Updates Made to CFAP 2.0 for Contract Growers and Specialty Crops

Published August 24, 2021

Updates made by USDA to the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2.0 now allow contract growers of livestock, poultry and specialty crops to receive assistance for pandemic revenue losses. $1 billion is available for payments to contract livestock and poultry producers…

USDA Announces COVID-19 Assistance Program

Published April 17, 2020

On Friday, the USDA announced the details of a coronavirus aid package for farmers and ranchers. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program includes $16 billion in direct support to farmers and ranchers and $3 billion to purchase fresh produce, dairy and…

Perdue Gives Status Update on Farmer Coronavirus Aid

Published April 9, 2020

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says the USDA continues the process of getting feedback from agricultural groups on the USDA’s response to COVID-19. "We're meeting daily getting data, listening to stakeholders within the various commodity groups and getting their ideas, talking…

Articles tagged under: specialty crops

NPC Welcomes Farm Bill Progress, But Relief is Needed

Markwart: Profitability Key to Sugarbeet Industry’s Future

Boozman, Hoeven Back Targeted Farmer Assistance

Harrison: ‘The Math is Not Mathing’

Boosting Competition in Specialty Crops

Updates Made to CFAP 2.0 for Contract Growers and Specialty Crops

USDA Announces COVID-19 Assistance Program

Perdue Gives Status Update on Farmer Coronavirus Aid

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