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US potatoes see less use due to COVID-related foodservice losses, imports
With everything that occurred this past year, it is very important for us to understand what has happened to the sales of potatoes in the U.S. market ... READ MORE »
NPC’s Quarles named to ag trade advisory committee
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer announced Jan. 14 the appointment of 67 members, includin... READ MORE »
Labor, trade, government changes discussed during Potato Expo
The U.S. federal government is about to see significant changes in leadership, as the presidency and control of the senate will soon be in Democratic ... READ MORE »
Biden’s choice for U.S. Trade Representative is Katherine Tai
President-elect Joe Biden has made picks for two key federal positions that will affect agriculture production and trade. Former Secretary of Agric... READ MORE »
First shipment of US seed potatoes headed to Cuba
The first shipment of U.S. seed potatoes to Cuba is on its way, announced Potatoes USA Dec. 9. The mixed load of 10 different varieties will be uti... READ 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... READ MORE »
Potato imports to US surge during late summer, early fall
U.S. potato imports for the first quarter of the July 2020-June 2021 marketing year were up 19% in total, according to IRI reports released by Potatoe... READ MORE »
US potato exports down 23% in volume during third quarter
Third-quarter exports of U.S. potatoes and potato products were down significantly as COVID-19 continues to affect demand, reported Potatoes USA Nov. ... READ MORE »
More than $6 billion worth of CFAP2 payments awarded
As of Oct. 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture had nearly 350,000 applications and awarded more $6.13 billion through the Coronavirus Food Assistan... READ MORE »
Idaho ag department awards several grants to aid potato production
Interest in the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s annual specialty crop program was up considerably this year compared with last year. ISDA... READ MORE »
