Kam Quarles

The federal government shutdown isn’t just politics. It’s costing U.S. potato growers millions in lost trade opportunities.

For 25 years, U.S. potato growers fought for market access in Mexico, only to be repeatedly set back by regulatory hurdles.

Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council discusses the latest issues in Washington, DC, that affect growers.

An invasive disease threatens U.S. potatoes. Let your senators and representatives understand the importance of proposed USDA policy.

Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council says without a new farm bill, the future of specialty crops will be stuck in the past.

Why National Potato Council leader Kam Quarles is fighting to ensure potatoes have a seat at the Nutrition Policy table.

The Far East country holds the promise of delivering $150 million to $200 million annually to the sector.

NPC leader Kam Quarles says the industry can strengthen American produce operations for years to come.

Industry association formally opposes new and increased taxes in efforts to keep family farms competitive.

If Congress passes shipping and labor reforms, it will ease tremendous pressure from the agriculture industry.

The National Potato Council is gearing for event and excited to finally see fellow potato industry members in person.

A new program designed to build future leaders shows robust support despite market stresses.

Growers and stakeholders lobbied for and won some much needed USDA aid in 2020. What’s next for the sector?

Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council says we cannot rely on an antiquated H-2A visa system that has been a burden to growers, especially now.

U.S. potato exports losses could exceed more than $400 million annually.

Behind the inflammatory news of the day, successes have occurred this year that add up to growing points on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter of 2018.