U.S. potatoes to Mexico: Mexico is expected to open its entire market to imports of U.S. potatoes for making chips and table consumption by May 15, announced the agriculture secretaries of both nations. (USDA)
Winter wheat rated poor: Due to drought, only 30 percent of the winter wheat crop was in good or excellent condition at the start of this week, compared to the five-year average of 53 percent. (USDA)
Brooks seeks Fortenberry seat: The Nebraska Democratic Party selected state senator Patty Brooks as its candidate in the June 28 special U.S. House election to fill out the term of Jeff Fortenberry, who resigned after being convicted of lying to the FBI. (WOWT-TV)
Big EU grain exports: EU grain exports could expand by 30 percent in the marketing year that opens on July 1 with a “very good” harvest expected for grains and oilseeds, cushioning “the impact on world markets of the expected lack of grain exports from Ukraine.” (European Commission)
‘Unnoticed’ hunger in Africa: One in four people in Africa suffer from hunger in “a disaster going largely unnoticed” while the world focuses on warfare in Ukraine, said the head of global operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross. (France 24)