Category: International Markets
Export markets remain solid for US potatoes
From July to December 2021, most U.S. potato and product exports are above the levels for the same period in 2020. However, the figures for December are down, reflecting the supply and shipping constraints.
Canadian rep suggests buying PEI potato wart fields to take them out of production
There is a push for the Prince Edward Island government to buy up fields were potato wart has been found to remove the fields from production.
Yet another snag for US potato industry in Mexico trade situation
New developments are delaying yet again full fresh access to Mexico for U.S. potato growers and shippers.
Input costs, inflation expected to affect Pacific Northwest ag
Northwest Credit Services projects 12-month outlook for potatoes, onions, sugar beets in the Pacific Northwest.
PEI can resume exporting to Puerto Rico
Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Feb. 8 the resumption of tablestock potatoes from Prince Edward Island (PEI), Canada, into Puerto Rico.
Total of ’21 vegetable exports returned to near pre-pandemic levels
Exports of the U.S. agricultural industry totaled a record $177 billion in 2021, reported the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Feb. 8.
IFPA, Canadian ag minister meet to discuss trade, trucking issues
Topics included newly added vaccine mandates for international truck drivers and suspension of potato imports from Prince Edward Island.
Potato wart concerns in PEI predate positive tests
A new governmental committee met recently at which time it was revealed export permits for PEI potatoes to Uruguay were not granted when confirmation of potato-wart free fields could not be attained.
Canadian government forms committee to assist PEI in restoring market access
The Canadian government is forming a committee to assist the Prince Edward Island potato industry in restoring market access following multiple cases of potato wart being found in PEI fields in 2021.
Canadian government to fund PEI growers $28 million to offset trade losses
The Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food announced $28 million in funding to support Prince Edward Island potato farmers affected by trade disruptions caused by positive tests for potato wart.
Feds urge Western ocean carriers to resume full capacity
“The Port of Oakland, Port of Portland, and other West Coast ports have excess capacity to alleviate supply chain congestion.”
