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Making a mark in Mexico

For almost 25 years, U.S. potato growers faced the Sisyphean task of trying to gain full market access for U.S. fresh potatoes in Mexico. Any time we ... READ MORE »

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Labor logistics present complicated puzzle

As amped-up enforcement of existing immigration policy and the creation of new regulations stoke uncertainty in the agricultural community, those clos... READ MORE »

Tariffs, farm bill hot topics on Capitol Hill

The National Potato Council passed three resolutions to guide its policy efforts during its Washington Summit, while its CEO recently met with congres... READ MORE »

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Potato industry keeps wary eye on retaliatory tariffs

Editor's note: This story has been updated with information about delayed tariffs on Mexico and Canada. While potatoes are not among goods named on... READ MORE »

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NPC greets potato wart report with cautious optimism, calls for robust mitigation

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s announcement that it did not detect potato wart in its 2024 National Potato Wart Survey is being met wi... READ MORE »

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Prince Edward Island Potato Board keeping close eye on tariff situation

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board says it is closely monitoring tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on Canada. On Feb.... READ MORE »

American Farm Bureau Federation prioritizes labor, trade issues in 2025

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) delegates have adopted policies to guide the organization in 2025, with labor and trade issues at the forefront... READ MORE »

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Deadline nears to submit specialty crop assistance applications

The deadline to apply for a federal program providing $2 billion to help keep U.S. specialty crops competitive is next week. Eligible producers mus... READ MORE »

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Potato priorities for 2025 clear amid political change

As the calendar flips to 2025, fresh challenges, including a new presidential administration, await American agriculture in general and the potato ind... READ MORE »

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Applications now open for federal specialty crop assistance program

A new federal program providing $2 billion to help keep U.S. specialty crops competitive has opened the application process. Eligible producers mus... READ MORE »


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