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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 »
USTR Tai presses Mexican officials on fresh potatoes update
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Mexican officials July 7 to discuss trade frictions between the two countries, including ag-related c... READ MORE »
US potato industry urges Vilsack, Tai to take ‘trust but verify’ approach with Mexico
With Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai scheduled to meet with Mexican Agriculture Secretary Victor Vill... READ MORE »
Mexican potato federation to have hand in inspecting US fresh potatoes
The excitement that U.S. potato growers felt following an April 28 decision by the Mexican Supreme Court to open up that entire nation to fresh potato... READ MORE »
Potato imports to US continue to rise
Strong demand for potatoes and potato products and tight domestic supplies continues to drive increases in imports for the current (July 2020-June 202... READ MORE »
US potato exports continue to face challenging circumstances
U.S. potato exports have faced a great deal of adversity in the current marketing year (July 2020 to June 2021). Demand for frozen potato products dec... READ MORE »
US Trade Representative urged to keep pressure on Mexico in potatoes trade
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met virtually May 3 with the National Potato Council (NPC) to discuss the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)... READ MORE »
