Trade
South Korea re-opens market to US table stock
Earlier in December, 2017, the South Korean government announced the reopening of its market for table stock potatoes from the Pacific Northwest state... more »
US potato exports rebounded in October
U.S. potato and product exports all posted positive growth in October 2017 compared to 2016 according to Potatoes USA. Frozen exports led the way with... more »
NAFTA talks restart, NPC keeps eye on trucking issue
As the fifth round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) get underway in Mexico City, the National Potato Coun... more »
September shows slow U.S. potato exports
The volume of U.S. potato and product exports fell in September 2017 compared to the year before, according to numbers released by Potatoes USA. Ex... more »
NPC supports World Trade Organization ruling against Indonesia
The National Potato Council has issued a release in support of a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling that it said will increase potato export... more »
U.S. potato exports continue growth
U.S. potato exports continue their upward trend. After posting year-over-year gains for July, exports for August 2017 also showed positive growth comp... more »
Potatoes USA reports success on first shipment to Myanmar
The first shipment of U.S. chipping potatoes arrived in Myanmar in September and it could lead to future trade according to Potatoes USA, which worked... more »
Exports of U.S. Potatoes and Products Up for July 2017
Exports of frozen, dehydrated and fresh potatoes in July 2017 all showed gains compared to July 2016, according to Potatoes USA. The volume of froz... more »
Censky, McKinney confirmed for key USDA posts
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Steve Censky, nominated by President Donald Trump as deputy secretary, and Ted McKinney, selected by the president to be... more »
Japan allows import of Idaho chipping potatoes after 11 years
The Japanese government has lifted an import ban on Idaho potatoes after confirming a lowered risk of pest invasion, according to Japan Today (JT). ... more »
