Articles tagged under: Kam Quarles

New Nutrition Policy Seen as Win for Potatoes

Published January 7, 2026

New federal dietary guidelines released by the Trump Administration are being viewed as a positive development for the potato industry. Speaking at Potato Expo 2026, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said the updated nutrition messaging signals a major shift…
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Potato Industry Says $1 Billion Aid Falls Short

Published December 11, 2025

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says potato growers are still trying to determine how much support they may receive from the administration’s newly announced $1 billion allocation for specialty crops. Quarles said growers nationwide are dealing with steep financial…
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Mexican Potato Growers Strike

Published November 3, 2025

Mexican potato growers held a nationwide strike last week, demanding that their government block U.S. potato imports as part of a broader nationalistic agriculture protest. Videos shared online showed growers calling for an end to U.S. potato shipments. National Potato…
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U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Remain Stalled

Published November 1, 2025

The U.S and Japan signed a new framework trade agreement during President Trump's visit to Southeast Asia. The National Potato Council is disappointed that the agreement did not include fresh market access for U.S. potatoes. NPC CEO Kam Quarles said…
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A Vegetable or a Grain?

Published April 9, 2024

An attempt to reclassify potatoes as a grain in the U.S. dietary guidelines is being considered as a serious threat by the potato industry. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said there have been very aggressive efforts by food activists…
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