Category: International Markets
Vilsack cites potatoes-to-Mexico situation as example of ‘breaking down barriers’
During a recent House budget hearing, Secretary Tom Vilsack cited the progress with the decades-long Mexico access dispute as an example of how the administration is expanding market opportunities for U.S. ag products.
Vilsack: US potato industry to have full access to Mexico by May 15
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and his Mexican counterpart agreed to a final visit by Mexican officials in April that finalizes expanded access to the entire Mexican market no later than May 15.
USDA issues Federal Order banning seed potatoes from Prince Edward Island
USDAA-PHIS) issued a new federal order officially prohibiting the importation of seed potatoes from Prince Edward Island (PEI) into the U.S.
USDA to resume imports of PEI tablestock potatoes, US potato organization ‘dismayed’
Imports of PEI potatoes have been suspended since November 2021 after two positive tests for potato wart in PEI fields.
Congress members urge USDA to press Mexico on potato deal
A 34-member bipartisan group of Congresspeople is calling on the USDA to press Mexico to honor its trade deal with the U.S. and allow fresh potato access to all of the country.
McCain Foods stops shipments to Russia, ends construction on facility
Potato processing giant McCain Foods has ceased construction on a Russian processing facility and stopped shipment of its product to Russia.