Articles tagged under: Potato Expo

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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Blight Could Carry Over into 2020

Published January 17, 2020

Gowan USA Product Marketing Manager Ken Reh says there is a chance blight could carry over in fields this spring. "It's important to start planning for the next season and understand options available," he explains. "The pathogen is going to…
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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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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…
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