Articles tagged under: Kam Quarles
More Potato Wart
Published November 3, 2022
Canadian Food Inspection Agency inspectors have found a fourth case of potato wart in potato sample from Canada’s Price Edward Island. A statement from National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says this latest find reinforces USDA’s conclusion that additional mitigation…Potato Expo Heading to the Rockies
Published October 28, 2022
Potato Expo is coming up January 4-5 near Denver. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says this is a big event for the potato industry. "We're really looking forward to having everybody back full blast, it is going be an opportunity…Canada’s Potato Wart Poses Threat
Published October 24, 2022
The USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service report on the status of the current potato wart infestation on Canada’s Prince Edward Island is likely larger than reported. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says unfortunately the report confirms many fears…Midterm Elections and the Impact for Agriculture
Published October 12, 2022
There’s currently a 50-50 split in the Senate and a narrowly-divided House. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says the midterm election could change the majority in both chambers. "As we head into 2023, there will be an entirely new…A Budget Challenged Farm Bill
Published August 3, 2022
There's been an effort by emerging crops to capture specialty crop funding in the next farm bill. This includes the hemp, wild rice and aquaculture industries. "Both the National Potato Council and Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance have come out…U.S. and Mexico Resolve Potato Trade Dispute
Published May 13, 2022
After more than 25 years of regulatory hurdles, fresh U.S. potatoes are available in Mexico. Previously, the United States could not export potatoes beyond a 26-kilometer border zone. "Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack lived up to the promised deadline of getting…U.S. Potato Industry Gets Closer to Fresh Market Access in Mexico
Published April 5, 2022
By May 15, the United States should have full fresh potato market access in Mexico. That’s according to a joint statement from the USDA and Mexico’s Ag Ministry. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says fresh potato exports need to…The U.S. Will Hold Mexico Accountable for Fresh Potato Access
Published March 1, 2022
The U.S. potato industry is facing roadblocks working with Mexico to expand fresh market access. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Administrator Kevin Shea met virtually with potato growers to discuss the situation at the Washington Summit. "We want…Potato Growers Meeting in Washington D.C. This Week
Published February 28, 2022
Potato growers from across the country are in Washington D.C. to set policy priorities and discuss key issues like ag labor reform, trade, nutrition and the upcoming farm bill. "This year, we've combined the fly-in with our annual meeting of…