Washington, Aug. 27 -- Congressman Mike Simpson issued the following press release:
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and updates directly to your inbox.WASHINGTON-Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $5,000,000 in funding for the USDA-ARS University of Idaho Aberdeen Research and Extension Center Potato Breeding Facilities Project in Aberdeen, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the House-passed Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Bill. "Potatoes are one of Idaho's most important crops, and our state leads the nation in production," said Rep. Simpson. "The University of Idaho has conducted phenomenal research on vario...