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Keller Joins National Potato Council

Published July 19, 2021

The National Potato Council hired Ethan Keller as the Program Coordinator. Keller recently graduated from the Ohio State University and previously worked with the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association and Ohio Beef Council. Keller will be supporting the execution and implementation of…

Tai Meets With Ag Groups

Published May 5, 2021

A variety of farm groups, including those representing the dairy and potato industries, met with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss the Biden Administration’s trade agenda. The National Milk Producers Federation said time was given to Canada and its…

Fresh Potato Import Ban May Require USMCA Dispute Resolution

Published April 9, 2021

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles does not think it is a coincidence the Mexican Supreme Court declined to put the cases up for consideration on Wednesday. "What's going on here is highly unusual and politics are at play." Quarles…

Fresh Potato Court Ruling Delayed Again

Published March 8, 2021

The Mexican Supreme Court denied a vote on a draft ruling to overturn the ban to import fresh U.S. potatoes. This is the second week in a row the court postponed the ruling. According to the National Potato Council, if…

Mexican Supreme Court Postpones Vote on Fresh Potato Access

Published February 26, 2021

The Mexican Supreme Court’s vote on the proposed ban of U.S. fresh potato imports is postponed. The court was scheduled to vote yesterday and the earliest the court will now vote is March 3. A Mexican Supreme Court justice released…

Mexico’s Supreme Court Issues Favorable Draft Ruling on Fresh Potatoes

Published February 22, 2021

The Mexican Supreme Court released a draft ruling to overturn a 2017 lower court decision to prevent Mexico’s federal government from implementing regulations to all imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. "In the Mexican Supreme Court, they issue a draft ruling…

Vilsack Meets with Lawmakers and Ag Groups Ahead of Confirmation

Published January 13, 2021

Ahead of the confirmation process, Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack is meeting with lawmakers and agriculture groups. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with Vilsack via Zoom. The conversation centered around rural broadband, biofuels and the implementation of COVID-19 relief. "I…

National Potato Council Meets with Vilsack

Published January 9, 2021

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and others in the fruit and vegetable industry met with Agriculture Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack. The session was organized by the Biden Transition Team to get a better understanding of potato industry priorities. Quarles…

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…

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…

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Keller Joins National Potato Council

Tai Meets With Ag Groups

Fresh Potato Import Ban May Require USMCA Dispute Resolution

Fresh Potato Court Ruling Delayed Again

Mexican Supreme Court Postpones Vote on Fresh Potato Access

Mexico’s Supreme Court Issues Favorable Draft Ruling on Fresh Potatoes

Vilsack Meets with Lawmakers and Ag Groups Ahead of Confirmation

National Potato Council Meets with Vilsack

Potato LEAF Funds Create New 2021 Leadership Training Event

Potato Industry Comes Together for Virtual Expo

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