U.S. Potato Exports Reach Second Highest Level On Record

First vessel passes through new, larger locks as country celebrates.

Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says a confluence of events is putting the state’s producers in a good spot to open new markets.

The prospects of normalized trade with the island nation could shake up the Sunshine State’s farming sector.

The discussion focused on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, with the Produce Marketing Association calling for strong implementation and enforcement. 

Opportunities for growers abound as the Panama Canal doubles its capacity.

Leaders from across the U.S. agriculture and food sector have continued to express their optimism and confidence in […]

Late on the evening of Friday, May 22, the U.S. Senate approved the Trade Priorities And Accountability Act […]

It might be said Sunshine State producers are worried if wider trade is opened as the potential for competing winter crops is real.

Accomplishment represents third year in a row that Sunshine State exports have topped the $4 billion mark.

Although U.S. walnut exports to China are down, emerging markets are on deck to help compensate for the decline.

The California Walnut Board and Commission’s Michelle McNeil shares insight into the recent slowdown in walnut exports to China, and why she doesn’t think there’s reason for concern.

Despite expanding business abroad, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam says he’s confident in the protocols in place to prevent entry of invasive pests and disease.

Thanks to expansion of pilot program, apples, citrus, and pears from Argentina and Peru now allowed.

New agreement addresses concerns over brown rot.

Angry at European Union/United States sanctions over Ukraine, Russia has banned many food imports.

One-year embargo also includes fruits and vegetables from Canada, the European Union, and beyond.

The area of shipment is limited to locations within 16 miles of the border.

The National Potato Council announces Mexico will now allow U.S. fresh potatoes to enter the country as part of a bilateral agreement.

Tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and snap beans among the most sought-after goods.