News on Potato Stats, Trade, Prices from the Americas

An Idaho potato Field before harvest
March 06, 2018
USDA estimates the 2017 Idaho Potato Crop Value at $1.2 billion, up 22.7 percent
The USDA reported the preliminary estimated value for the Idaho® Potato crop of 2017 at USD 1.2 billion, a 22.7% leap from the previous year.
México: Se desploma por calor rendimiento de la papa
March 03, 2018
México: Se desploma por calor rendimiento de la papa
Las cosechas de los predios sembrados en octubre y noviembre, meses con mucho calor, han tenido un desplome de hasta el 25% en rendimiento.
Colombia estudia estrategias para fortalecer el sector de la papa
February 21, 2018
Colombia estudia estrategias para fortalecer el sector de la papa
A fin de fortalecer el sector de la papa en Colombia, el ministro de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural se reunió con dirigentes de la Sociedad de Agricultores de Colombia (SAC) y Fedepapa, para analizar temas de consumo, comercio y desarrollo de la cadena.
Cuba quiere comprar la papa que le sobra al Perú
January 26, 2018
Cuba quiere comprar la papa que le sobra al Perú
El Gobierno de Cuba ha manifestado su intención de comprar a Perú los excedentes de papa, siempre y cuando estos cumpla con los requisitos fitosanitarios para su exportación.
Termina el paro en Perú pero cuestionan la solución del Gobierno
January 13, 2018
Termina el paro en Perú pero cuestionan la solución del Gobierno
Después que el Gobierno se comprometiera a adquirir el excedente de la producción, los productores de papa terminaron el paro iniciado 72 horas antes. Sin embargo, el Instituto Peruano de Economía y otros especialistas critican esta medida.
Las importaciones estarían afectando a la industria de la papa en Colombia
December 03, 2017
Las importaciones estarían afectando a la industria de la papa en Colombia
Por tal situación, antes de fin de año, se podrían estar dictando medidas cautelares contra los comercializadores que incurren en ‘dumping’ de producto precocido congelado.
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The first official USDA data for harvest 2017 show the United States production of fall potatoes is down 2 percent from last year, forecast at 399 million cwt.
November 20, 2017
USDA: United States Fall Potato Production 2017 down 2 percent
The first official USDA data for harvest 2017 show the United States production of fall potatoes is down 2 percent from last year, forecast at 399 million cwt.
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Map showing which States grow the most potatoes in the United States: grey: least, dark green: most (Courtesy: PotatoesUSA)For more details on each state - including historical data - visit United States Potato Stats
November 07, 2017
Unofficial US Potato Production Estimate for 2017: 0 to 3 percent below 2016
The USDA has provided a first - unofficial - estimate on the total potato production in the United States in its 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook' published October 27: between 0 and 3 percent below last year
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From a variety perspective, Fingerlings showed the most growth, up 23%, followed by Yellows, up 13%, with both russets and reds up as well. (Courtesy: Strohauer Farms)
October 18, 2017
Potato Retail Sales in the United States for the month of August is UP compared to last year
August was a great month for retail potato sales in the United States, with all categories enjoying volume growth when compared to the same four weeks a year ago.
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The United States Potato Production and its value in the last ten years (USDA-NASS)
September 19, 2017
Potato Production United States: USDA-NASS publishes 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'
Potato Production United States 2016: the USDA-NASS has just published its most extensive report on last year's potato production: 'Potatoes 2016 (Summary)'
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Potato Field in Idaho, United States
September 13, 2017
Japan to resume potato Imports from Idaho after 11 years
The Japanese government lifted on Tuesday an import ban on potatoes grown in Idaho, the largest U.S. potato producer, for the first time in 11 years after confirming a lowered risk of pest invasion, sources familiar with the matter said.
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Hillary Fernandez of Stanfield releases a gate on the back of a potato truck as Estella Dueñez of Hermiston sorts Russet potatoes as they move down a conveyor belt outside Hermiston (Courtesy: East Oregonian)
September 05, 2017
Acreage Reduction in Pacific Northwest means Better Potato Prices
The spring weather in Oregon may not have been ideal, but potato farmer Tony Amstad, owner of Amstad Farms, is still pleasantly surprised with the size and quality of his early season potatoes.
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United States Export of potatoes and potato products in Metric tons for July 2016 – June 2017 compared to previous year (Courtesy: Potatoes USA)
August 31, 2017
United States Export of Potatoes and Potato Products Sets New Records
Exports of all United States potatoes and potato products reached a record $1,758,130,172 for the July 2016 – June 2017 marketing year. U.S. exports also achieved a record volume level of 1,712,364 metric tons (MT).
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Colombia: Cultivadores de papa en Boyacá anuncian crisis por producción a pérdida
August 28, 2017
Colombia: Cultivadores de papa en Boyacá anuncian crisis por producción a pérdida
Los campesinos se solidarizaron con los arroceros en paro, y culparon de su crisis a las importaciones de producto dentro de otras razones.
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Así operaba en cartel de la papa en los Estados Unidos
August 09, 2017
Así operaba en cartel de la papa en los Estados Unidos
Un reciente estudio revela que los estadounidenses pagaron más por las papas que consumían debido a acuerdos establecidos entre cooperativas de productores. El cartel llegó a controlar el 60% de la producción en 2005.
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The National Potato Council, responds to the Mexican Court decision to block the import of US potatoes: 'Mexican Court Ruling Ignores Science'
August 08, 2017
National Potato Council says the Mexican court ruling banning potato import 'Ignores Science'
The National Potato Council, representing the United States Potato Industry responds to the Mexican Court decision to block the import of US potatoes: 'Mexican Court Ruling Ignores Science'
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México veta la papa de Estados Unidos
August 05, 2017
México veta la papa de Estados Unidos
Para los jueces que dictaron la medida, los tubérculos constituyen un riesgo latente a la biodiversidad y son un potencial riesgo de propagación de 63 plagas cuarentenarias.
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Potato field in Mexico
August 05, 2017
Mexican court blocks import of potatoes from the United States
A Mexican Federal court has made a ruling that bans the import of (table) potatoes from the United States.
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