Trade
US Trade Representative urged to keep pressure on Mexico in potatoes trade
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met virtually May 3 with the National Potato Council (NPC) to discuss the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)... more »
Column: US-Mexico potatoes drama giving ‘Days of Our Lives’ a run for its money
“Days of Our Lives” is one of the longest running soap operas of all time. The U.S. potato industry’s quest to get its fresh potatoes throughout... more »
What election results could mean for potato industry
We knew heading into 2020 that the presidential election would be one of the biggest stories of the year. It was, but the COVID-19 pandemic and all of... more »
USDA seeking nominees for National Potato Promotion Board
The USDA is seeking nominees to fill 73 producer and importer member seats on the National Potato Promotion Board. The nominating process will conclud... more »
NPC joins coalition of farm groups in support of new Canada-Mexico trade pact
The National Potato Council joined with over 950 farm groups and agricultural organizations in a letter urging Congress to immediately ratify the U.S.... more »
Potato representatives among those named to trade advisory committee
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on June 11 announced the appointment of 140 private-sector... more »
Industry to tackle top issues in D.C.
Potato growers will soon make their annual trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with Congress, including newly elected members. The meeting’s location a... more »
Trade in 2019
Trade was uneasy for growers throughout the past year with the end of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in sight while growers tried to ... more »
Farm Bill agreement reached by Congress, vote expected soon
Congress has been reached a bipartisan agreement on a new Farm Bill, with a vote expected later this week. The months-long debate finally ceded fol... more »
Secretary of Agriculture expresses optimism on passage of farm bill
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was in New Jersey on Tuesday, when he toured several farms to hear about concerns and issues growers there ... more »
