US to Allow Imports of PEI Potatoes Into Puerto Rico
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will allow the resumption of imports of table stock potatoes from Prince Edward Island, but only into Puerto Rico for now, it said by email Feb. 8. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack noted in the announcement…
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that Puerto Rico has low risk for potato wart due to its climate, and does not have a commercial potato industry. Canada suspended exports of table stock and processing potatoes from Prince Edward Island in November, after it became clear USDA would act to ban imports following the detection of potato wart in the province (see 2111230041).