Potato growers are calling on the USDA to suspend Canadian imports of fresh potatoes after a new report of a devastating disease on Prince Edward Island. Kam Quales tells Brownfield potato wart disease is not currently in the U.S., but a recent confirmed detection outside of regulated areas is a warning sign. “You’re talking about […]
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