Articles tagged under: Kam Quarles
More Help is Needed for the U.S. Potato Industry
Published April 20, 2020
The U.S. potato industry says more help is needed from the USDA. According to the National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles, the COVID-19 relief package is a down payment. The potato industry would like the USDA to include representative potato…Potato Industry Looking at Scope of Coronavirus Impact
Published April 10, 2020
The National Potato Council is working to capture the coronavirus impact on U.S. potato growers. There is a lack of demand for potatoes in the food service industry. "Our supply chain is backing up and it's impacting 2019 storage potatoes…Potato Growers Meet in Washington D.C. This Week
Published February 24, 2020
Starting today, 125 potato industry members from across the country will be in Washington D.C. to address key issues like trade, research, nutrition and ag labor. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says potato growers will get an update from…USMCA Stabilizes Potato Trading Relationship
Published January 29, 2020
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is considered positive for the U.S. potato industry. Ratification of the agreement is still needed by Canada. "We anticipate Canada will do that relatively quickly. Then, things will turn to simply implementing the agreement, ensuring the terms…Potato Expo Begins Tuesday
Published January 13, 2020
There are new programs and structure for this year’s Potato Expo. "We have a terrific line-up of speakers and educational programs," said Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council. "It will all take place at the Mirage in Las Vegas." The…U.S. Potato Industry Seeks Fresh Market Access to Japan
Published September 27, 2019
In the limited U.S. and Japan trade agreement, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said tariff gains are recaptured for U.S. potato products. "We didn't want to be at a disadvantage in trade." The U.S. potato industry is seeking market…Quarles Transitions to National Potato Council CEO
Published May 20, 2019
As of last Wednesday, National Potato Council's former Vice President of Public Policy Kam Quarles is leading the organization as CEO. He’s replacing former Executive Vice President John Keeling, who is retiring June 30. The next few weeks are a…Quarles to Succeed Keeling as National Potato Council CEO
Published April 8, 2019
The National Potato Council Vice-President of Public Policy Kam Quarles will become the Council's Chief Executive Officer, succeeding current CEO John Keeling. Quarles has been with the NPC since 2016. The current Executive Director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission,…A Larger Battle With Spending Issue
Published January 14, 2019
During Friday's National Potato Council annual meeting, Executive Vice-President John Keeling told farmer directors a school breakfast amendment included in the House FY19 agriculture appropriations bill may not survive if there is an omnibus spending bill passed. Keeling explained to…