Articles tagged under: Kam Quarles

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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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…
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Canadian Potato Industry Wants Potato Export Ban Lifted

Published January 6, 2022

A ban on fresh potato exports from Prince Edward Island remains in effect after potato wart was discovered in two fields last year. At the Potato Business Summit, United Potato Growers of Canada Chairman Ray Keenan said it is not…
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Reconnect at the 2022 Potato Expo

Published January 3, 2022

The 2022 Potato Expo is happening in-person in Anaheim, California week. "This year's Expo is about making the potato industry's collective business that much more vibrant," said Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council. "We're encouraging more networking this year and…
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