Articles tagged under: Kam Quarles

Risk Mitigation

Published January 12, 2023

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says Canada’s government has answered potato wart concerns regarding potato imports from Canada’s Prince Edward Island. "They made it very clear that they're working to modernize testing." Quarles expects USDA to adjust protocols to…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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