Articles tagged under: Potato Expo
Potato Innovation on Display
Published January 5, 2023
According to Black Gold Farms Chairman Gregg Halversen, the demand for potatoes is very strong. "Literally, the consumption of all classes of potatoes is going up." Leah Halversen owns Ten Acre Marketing, a division of Black Gold Farms, and said…At the Center of the Plate
Published January 2, 2023
The National Potato Expo will be held this week just outside of Denver. Minnesota native Jason Morse is a culinary consultant and chef who is now based in Colorado. Morse will be part of a cook-off with celebrity chefs, putting…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…“Working Out Details” Shipping Fresh Potatoes to Mexico
Published January 10, 2022
In 2021, Mexico’s Supreme Court allowed market access for the U.S. fresh potato industry beyond the border areas. For the last seven months, Bryant Christie Incorporated Vice President of Global Access Matt Lantz and other potato industry professionals have been…Climate May Play a Bigger Role in New Farm Bill
Published January 7, 2022
Agriculture is starting to think about a new farm bill. The current legislation expires in 2023. The Russell Group President Randy Russell anticipates an evolutionary farm bill, with the exception of climate. Climate is expected to be front-and-center, with a…National Potato Council Prepares for Washington Summit
Published January 7, 2022
Now that the Potato Expo is over, the National Potato Council shifts their focus to an annual meeting at the end of February. NPC's annual meeting is typically held at the end of the Potato Expo, but that changed this…Plan Ahead for Growing Season Input Needs
Published January 7, 2022
Bayer Crop Science Technical Services Representative Kevin Thorsness says supply chain issues continue to be top-of-mind for many in agriculture. "Product availability in some situations may be challenging. We're doing everything we can to make sure these products are available…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…The 2022 Potato Expo is Coming Up in January
Published December 7, 2021
The 2022 Potato Expo will be in person. National Potato Council Vice President of Industry Relations and Events Hollee Alexander says relationships are important in the potato industry. This year's expo is all about making the potato industry’s business more…