trade
NPC disappointed that US/Japan deal does not address fresh market access
The National Potato Council (NPC) has expressed disappointment that a trade deal between Japan and the U.S. signed Oct. 28 did not include fresh marke... READ MORE »
Potato trade talks part of sitdown between trade rep, senators
International potato trade was a topic on the table during a private lunch Oct. 15 between U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and a group of sen... READ MORE »
Chefs sample U of I’s potato expertise in reverse trade mission
Thirty-one chefs from throughout the world recently toured a new laboratory at University of Idaho (U of I)’s Parma Research and Extension Center, w... READ MORE »
US trade deficit likely to worsen, study finds
A growing U.S. trade deficit will worsen in coming years as fruit and vegetable imports exceed exports, according to a recent study. Shifting globa... READ MORE »
Aid efforts, trade talks soldier on amid government shutdown
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) urged the inclusion of specialty crop aid in any emergency economic relief for the U.S. agricultural ind... READ MORE »
Potatoes USA report finds seed export potential in Cuba
A recent seed potato update from Potatoes USA found export market potential in Cuba while noting export increases to Central and South America. Cub... READ MORE »
NPC CEO hopeful new trade model can propel potatoes into new markets
As he prepared to leave for two days of trade talks in Japan, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles expressed optimism that a new USDA trade approac... READ MORE »
NPC supports chief agricultural negotiator nominee, new active ingredient
The National Potato Council joined dozens of other agricultural organizations in expressing support for Julie Callahan, nominated for Chief Agricultur... READ MORE »
US fresh and frozen export volume rises despite overall dip
U.S. export volumes rose for both fresh and frozen potatoes from July 2024 to June 2025, while total export volume declined 3.75%, according to U.S. D... READ MORE »
NPC: Specialty crop grant reauthorization to aid Mexican market access
USDA has reported to the National Potato Council that the department’s Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program grant has been reauth... READ MORE »
