Articles tagged under: Potato Expo
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…Dagen Receives Gold Potato Award
Published January 16, 2019
Karlstad, Minnesota seed potato grower Justin Dagen received the Gold Potato Award for leadership following the National Potato Council’s annual meeting. The award is given based on a grower’s dedication to the industry and participation in the NPC. Dagen has…Keeling Awarded 2018 Potato Man for All Seasons
Published January 16, 2019
The Executive Vice President and CEO of the National Potato Council John Keeling is the 2018 Potato Man for All Seasons. NPC members nominated Keeling for the award. The award was given following the NPC annual meeting. Keeling will retire…Transportation Challenges Improve for Local Potato Industry
Published January 14, 2019
Transportation challenges plagued the Red River Valley during the 2017-18 marketing year, but local packers say it's not as challenging this year. Northern Plains Potato Growers Association President Donavon Johnson says the biggest reason is supply. Red River Valley potato growers…Good Demand for Local Fresh Red Potatoes
Published January 9, 2019
Weather challenges in northeastern Canada and Wisconsin are providing opportunity to move more fresh red potatoes out of the Red River Valley, according to Grafton, North Dakota-based Campbell Farms partner Tom Campbell. "We're having a hard time filling orders. It's a…