fresh potatoes

According to the trade text, the USDA and China will sign and implement phytosanitary protocol allowing American fresh potato imports into China for processing.  The signing ceremony was essentially a commitment to open the market by February 24th.  Wh...

Chris Voigt, Executive Director of the Washington state Potato Commission says the trade agreement with Japan, signed by President Trump in early October, means good things for Northwest growers going forward.  He said the lack of a trade deal meant competitors such as New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the European Union all enjoyed tariffs advantages in Japan.  ...

Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse is calling on the USDA to consider open market access for fresh potatoes during trade negotiations.  In a letter sent last week, Newhouse asked the USDA and Sonny Perdue to “pursue full market access for U.S. fresh table s...

Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse is calling on the USDA to consider open market access for fresh potatoes during trade negotiations.  In a letter sent last week, Newhouse asked the USDA and Sonny Perdue to “pursue full market access for U.S. fresh table s...