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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…

Research Will Feel Impact of USDA Workforce Reduction

Published April 18, 2025

The size of the USDA workforce is being trimmed back through firings and potential office closures. There are also reports that up to 16,000 USDA employees have accepted deferred resignation offers and will be gone at the end of the…

Canadian Court Reaffirms Potato Wart Decision

Published November 13, 2024

The Canadian Federal Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s 2021 ruling classifying all of Prince Edward Island as infested with potato wart. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says this ruling validates the NPC view that this is a…

Taking Steps to Prevent Potato Wart From Entering the U.S.

Published July 31, 2024

The National Potato Council, Northland Potato Growers Association and several other state potato groups have submitted comments to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency over its draft potato wart response plan. The U.S. groups said the Canadian plan takes action after…

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…

U.S. Potato Exports Continue to Climb

Published March 21, 2024

The U.S. potato industry relies heavily on trade and overseas exports. While potato exports have risen dramatically over the past 25 years the top importers have remained the same. “The magnitude of the increases is striking. For Japan, our exports…

Potatoes Generate Dollars for the General Economy

Published March 5, 2024

Michigan State University has released a study evaluating the importance of exports for the U.S. potato industry and the general economy. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said this is new research and it delivered impressive results. "A little over $4.5…

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U.S. Fresh Potato Exports to Japan Remain Stalled

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A Vegetable or a Grain?

U.S. Potato Exports Continue to Climb

Potatoes Generate Dollars for the General Economy

A Record Crowd for Potato Expo

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