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COVID-19 Relief Helps, But More Potato Resources Required

Published May 20, 2020

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles thinks it's good to have clarity on the direct payment portion of COVID-19 relief, but more help is needed to help potato growers. Quarles says its important the payments go out effectively and hopefully,…

Agriculture Awaits Details of COVID-19 Direct Payment Program

Published May 11, 2020

The agriculture industry is awaiting USDA’s publication of the final rule for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says the rule moved to the Office of Management and Budget last week. There’s been lots of…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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COVID-19 Relief Helps, But More Potato Resources Required

Agriculture Awaits Details of COVID-19 Direct Payment Program

More Help is Needed for the U.S. Potato Industry

Potato Industry Looking at Scope of Coronavirus Impact

Potato Growers Meet in Washington D.C. This Week

USMCA Stabilizes Potato Trading Relationship

Potato Expo Begins Tuesday

U.S. Potato Industry Seeks Fresh Market Access to Japan

Quarles Transitions to National Potato Council CEO

Quarles to Succeed Keeling as National Potato Council CEO

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