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PEI can resume exporting to Puerto Rico
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Feb. 8 the resumption of tablestock potatoes from Prince Edward Island ... READ MORE »
IFPA, Canadian ag minister meet to discuss trade, trucking issues
On Jan. 27, a delegation from Canada, including Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, met with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack in Wash... READ MORE »
Potato wart concerns in PEI predate positive tests
The Canadian federal government is moving to assist Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farmers regain access to U.S. markets, although it was made publ... READ MORE »
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 ... READ MORE »
Journalist raises questions on handling of PEI potato wart situation
In recent weeks, a news outlet in Canada has raised questions about CFIA’s management of potato wart in Prince Edward Island, as well as potential p... READ MORE »
Canadian government to fund PEI growers $28 million to offset trade losses
Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced $28 million in funding to support Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato farme... READ MORE »
Canadian Food Inspection Agency updates PEI potato wart situation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency released the following statement Dec. 13 regarding the potato wart situation involving Prince Edward Island: "T... READ MORE »
Potato Wart: Data shows vast reduction in PEI soil testing in recent years
In light of the multiple potato wart finds on Canada’s Prince Edward Island (PEI), during a meeting of the Potato Association of America on Dec. 1, ... READ MORE »
All fresh potatoes from PEI halted to US due to potato wart cases
The National Potato Council (NPC) and grower organizations throughout the United States welcomed the Nov. 22 announcement by Canada's Acting Chief Pla... READ MORE »
Potato wart confirmed in two Prince Edward Island fields
On Nov. 27, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the presence of potato wart (Synchytrium endobioticum) in two fields on a farm ... READ MORE »
