American growers have reduced potato acreage in 2026 by 3.2 per cent, responding to over-supply in the previous year.
- The Agricultural Coalition for USMCA is disappointed that the trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico and Canada was not renewed on July 1, underlining the importance of certainty for making long-term investment decisions.
- The $11 billion request to Congress is a top-up to the $12 billion already sent to farmers in early 2026.
- Well-known companies in the produce sector are taking a strong stand for a renewed USMCA agreement ahead of July 1, 2026.
- The California senator has introduced six bills to expand support and market access in the next U.S. Farm Bill.