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U.S. Potato Industry Seeks Fresh Market Access to Japan

Published September 27, 2019

In the limited U.S. and Japan trade agreement, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said tariff gains are recaptured for U.S. potato products. "We didn't want to be at a disadvantage in trade." The U.S. potato industry is seeking market…

Potential to Grow Potato Exports in Japan

Published August 26, 2019

There’s potential to expand U.S. potato exports in Japan. The National Potato Council expressed appreciation of the progress in U.S. and Japan trade negotiations. "We feel positive the Japan situation, by the end of this year, will stabilize," says NPC…

NPC Announces Promotions

Published July 29, 2019

The National Potato Council has announced the promotion of Hollee Alexander to the position of vice president of industry relations and events and Hillary Hutchins to the role of director of member outreach and programs. Alexander has been on the…

Quarles to Succeed Keeling as National Potato Council CEO

Published April 8, 2019

The National Potato Council Vice-President of Public Policy Kam Quarles will become the Council's Chief Executive Officer, succeeding current CEO John Keeling. Quarles has been with the NPC since 2016. The current Executive Director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission,…

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Challenge Potato Markets

Published April 4, 2019

President Trump has proposed to close the U.S. border to Mexico. This is catching the attention of the U.S. potato industry. In a statement, National Potato Council Executive Vice President and CEO John Keeling said while it’s hard to evaluate…

U.S. Potato Industry Seeks China Market Access

Published February 20, 2019

The U.S. potato industry wants access to China. If market access is granted, chipping potatoes would be the focus. National Potato Council Executive Vice President and CEO John Keeling says the U.S. – China trade negotiations are hot. "We're feeling good…

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…

A Larger Battle With Spending Issue

Published January 14, 2019

During Friday's National Potato Council annual meeting, Executive Vice-President John Keeling told farmer directors a school breakfast amendment included in the House FY19 agriculture appropriations bill may not survive if there is an omnibus spending bill passed. Keeling explained to…

Keeling Will Retire

Published January 14, 2019

National Potato Council Executive Vice-President and CEO John Keeling will retire this spring. The NPC is actively seeking a replacement, with the goal of having the role filled by June. Keeling was instrumental in helping create the Potato Expo. "The…

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Articles tagged under: National Potato Council

U.S. Potato Industry Seeks Fresh Market Access to Japan

Potential to Grow Potato Exports in Japan

NPC Announces Promotions

Quarles to Succeed Keeling as National Potato Council CEO

Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Challenge Potato Markets

U.S. Potato Industry Seeks China Market Access

Dagen Receives Gold Potato Award

Keeling Awarded 2018 Potato Man for All Seasons

A Larger Battle With Spending Issue

Keeling Will Retire

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