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US potato reps hopeful on Mexico court case, but eyeing alternatives
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles discussed the U.S. potato industry’s ongoing trade dispute with Mexico during the latest “Eye on Potatoes�... READ MORE »
Senators urge for more pressure on Mexico in potatoes-for-avocados dispute
A trio of U.S. Senators issued a letter Aug. 18 to the USDA and U.S. Trade Representative to urge for increased pressure on Mexico for more access to ... READ MORE »
Potato exports down 2.6%, year-over-year, due to pandemic
U.S. potato exports for the July 2019-June 2020 marketing year (MY20), declined 2.6% in value and 2.2% for the fresh weight equivalent volume from the... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA’s International Marketing Committee talks export numbers
Potatoes USA, the marketing arm of the U.S. potato industry, is holding its annual summer meetings through a series of virtual events. On July ... READ MORE »
Fresh-potatoes-to-Mexico push has been a long one for US potato industry
The U.S. potato industry’s quest to get more access for fresh potatoes into Mexico remains ongoing. Actually, more like stalled in the Mexican Supre... READ MORE »
USMCA trade deal goes into effect
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into effect July 1, at a crucial time for farmers and ranchers struggling to recover from COVID... READ MORE »
National Potato Council talks potatoes trade with China, Japan, Mexico
The National Potato Council held its 2020 summer meetings June 25 through a virtual Zoom format. The annual event, which normally takes place in th... READ MORE »
US potato exports showed strong growth during late 2019
Exports of U.S. potatoes and products show strong growth through the first six months of the July 2019-June 2020 marketing year. Exports of frozen ... READ MORE »
State of the Potato Industry Report 2020
The U.S. potato industry has been in a fight in recent decades, a fight against negative public perception. International demand for potatoes and p... READ MORE »
House of Representatives ratifies USMCA trade agreement in lopsided vote
The House of Representatives ratified the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by a vote of 385-41 on Dec. 19. The bill now moves to the Senate. Th... READ MORE »
