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Articles tagged under: Kam Quarles

National Potato Council Raises Alarm Over Chinese Frozen Fry Expansion

Published May 20, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says China’s state-backed agricultural expansion strategy is rapidly reshaping the global frozen potato industry. “The Chinese government has a tremendous capacity to enter markets, particularly in agriculture, and basically try to corner those markets,”…
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Quarles: Farmers Need Lifeline

Published March 26, 2026

The U.S. potato industry is pushing for economic relief and expanded market access as growers face rising costs and ongoing uncertainty. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said agriculture broadly is under pressure, with conditions some compare to the 1980s…
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NPC Welcomes Farm Bill Progress, But Relief is Needed

Published February 18, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says there is “a lot to like” in House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s Farm Bill text, but significant work remains. Quarles credited Thompson and his staff for moving the process forward, noting…
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Potato Industry Says Specialty Aid Falls Short

Published February 16, 2026

The National Potato Council is welcoming USDA’s latest round of specialty crop assistance, but industry leaders say the funding does not go far enough to meet the financial challenges facing growers. CEO Kam Quarles said the agency lacks the resources…
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Quarles: Specialty Crops Need More Relief

Published January 19, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says current bridge payments are not enough to offset the financial pressure specialty crop growers are facing from high input costs and weaker market prices. “I think USDA is doing as much as they…
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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 Faces Heavy Losses in 2026

Published January 6, 2026

At Potato Expo 2026, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said losses are widespread and are not limited to one region or crop type. “Everyone is struggling this year. On average, we are looking at grower losses in the Russet…
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Potato Expo 2026 Set to Kick Off New Year

Published December 26, 2025

Potato Expo 2026 kicks off early next year in Dallas, Texas. National Potato Council Chief Executive Officer Kam Quarles says the timing of the event is especially important as producers look ahead to the new growing season. “This is a…
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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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