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Feds urge Western ocean carriers to resume full capacity
There have been a couple of recent initiatives by the U.S. Department of Transportation and U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to help alleviate ... READ MORE »
Mexican officials inspect US potatoes in latest fresh-market access development
The Colorado Potato Administrative Committee (CPAC) recently hosted a site visit by Mexican authorities for the purpose of U.S. exporters fully gainin... 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 »
US chipping potatoes go on display in China
For the first time ever, a sample of fresh U.S. chipping potatoes arrived in China and was displayed at a trade show in Shanghai. This historic eve... READ MORE »
US potato exports continue climb during third quarter
U.S. exports of frozen potato products increased by 30% for the July-September 2021 quarter compared to 2020. These increases were led by a 63% inc... READ MORE »
Vilsack pens letter to NPC regarding fresh potatoes to Mexico
In response to NPC’s June 28 letter enlisting the Biden Administration’s support for full U.S. fresh potato access to Mexico, USDA Secretary Vil... READ MORE »
Fresh potato trade with Mexico remains frustrating for US growers
In April of this year, by a vote of 5-0, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled in favor of overturning a lower court decision that prevented the Mexican fed... READ MORE »
Potato imports to US see 16% increase over past 12 months
U.S. imports of potatoes and potato products for the July 2020-June 2021 marketing year increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in ... READ MORE »
US potato exports show slight rebound over past year
Total U.S. potato exports increased by 4% in volume and 1% in value for July 2020-June 2021 compared to the previous marketing year (MY). According... READ MORE »
Climate-smart ag investments called for in infrastructure act
The Senate recently unveiled an updated version of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bipartisan infrastructure package negotiated betwee... READ MORE »