Articles tagged under: Potato Expo
U.S. Potato Industry Gets China Phase One Trade Update
Published January 8, 2021
The U.S. and China phase one trade deal was the big news at the 2020 Potato Expo. One year later, Bryant Christie Vice President of Global Access Matthew Lantz said the relationship is even more challenging. "There will continue to…Climate Change Policy Debate Could Begin by Spring
Published January 8, 2021
Climate change will get attention in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency. "We fear a little bit what's in front of us legislatively, but at the same time, we know when agriculture is collaborating things will come out…Potato LEAF Funds Create New 2021 Leadership Training Event
Published January 6, 2021
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation reached a fundraising goal of $2 million in 2020. Using those funds, Potato LEAF will provide scholarships and create a new event to support Potato Industry Leadership Institute graduates. The new event is…Debt-to-Asset Ratio is Increasing
Published January 5, 2021
Farm Credit Council CEO Todd Van Hoose told Potato Expo attendees farmer/borrower stress is starting to stabilize. “The rally in the commodity markets and getting past some of the worst parts of the pandemic are starting to show. In addition,…Potato Industry Comes Together for Virtual Expo
Published January 4, 2021
On Tuesday, there will be sessions on potato demand, farm policy and research. There's also a virtual trade show. Hollee Alexander, the Vice President of Industry Relations and Events at the National Potato Council said the online content will continue…2021 Virtual Potato Expo Will Be Here Soon
Published December 21, 2020
The 2021 Potato Expo is two weeks away. The virtual event will feature general and breakout sessions on the potato business, consumer preferences, demand, supply chains and climate change. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles will lead a panel discussion…COVID Impacts 2021 Potato Expo
Published October 30, 2020
The 2021 Potato Expo is going virtual on January 5 - 7. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says domestic and international travel-related restrictions would have made an in-person event challenging. "It was the best way to bring the expo…Many Discussions on Nematodes at Potato Expo
Published January 20, 2020
The trade show at the Potato Expo was well-attended. Bayer Crop Science Product Manager Monte Sorensen had many discussions on battling nematodes and insects. "Velum Prime is a broad-spectrum nematocide. It can be applied in-furrow or via chemigation. That's really…National Potato Council Launches New Podcast
Published January 19, 2020
The National Potato Council launched a new podcast called ‘Eye on Potatoes’ during the Potato Expo in Las Vegas. The podcast highlights policy priorities and the latest issues affecting the potato industry. The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts,…