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Mexico has reopened its market to Idaho potatoes following the completion of a scientific evaluation, according to USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Mexico temporarily suspended imports of Idaho potatoes in April 2006 following the detection of potato cyst nematode (PCN), Globodera pallida, in… Full Story »

Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns announced April 20 that nearly $11 million in additional Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds would be made available to implement an eradication strategy for potato cyst nematode (PCN) in Idaho, according to a USDA statement. "These additional funds will enhance our efforts… Full Story »