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Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says with all of the politics, getting a new Farm Bill done this year will be challenging, but we need to get it done.
During January's Potato Expo 2025, we sat down to talk about one of the most pressing issues impacting the agricultural community: labor. Joining the podcast for the first time was Shawn Packer, principal member of JPH Law, who brought his extensive expertise in legal frameworks shaping agricultural operations to the discussion. JPH Law is a consultant to the National Potato Council through the Agricultural Workforce Coalition on agricultural labor policy. We were also joined by Mike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer of the National Potato Council, who spearheads NPC's ag workforce efforts. Guests: Shawn M. Packer, Principal Member, JPH LawMike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer, NPCThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
Pasco farmer Ted Tschirky was recently elected president of the National Potato Council.
Pasco farmer Ted Tschirky was recently elected president of the National Potato Council.
The National Potato Council installed its new leadership at its annual Washington Summit, and Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council, says California's Prop 12 poses and existential threat to all of agriculture.
The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, and it continues to be an invaluable asset to the industry. In 2024, it added its first new program to its leadership development offerings – Leadership in the Field held at the Gettysburg Battlefield. Recorded at Potato Expo 2025, we welcomed Colin Szawlowski, owner of Valley Spud LLC, and Mike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer of the National Potato Council, to the podcast to talk about the successful programs of Potato LEAF – including the Leadership in the Field program – and the organization's impact in 2025. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
First, there were claims that potatoes weren't vegetables. And now, advocacy groups want potatoes categorized with grains. But Beth Johnson, CEO of Food Directions and consultant for the National Potato Council, says neither is correct.
First, there were claims that potatoes weren't vegetables. And now, advocacy groups want potatoes categorized with grains. But Beth Johnson, CEO of Food Directions and consultant for the National Potato Council, says neither is correct.
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, was extremely happy with this year's Potato Expo in Orlando, Florida and with the turnout.
Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, was extremely happy with this year's Potato Expo in Orlando, Florida and with the turnout.
Instead of removing potatoes from the vegetable category, it appears recently proposed changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are more focused on their starch content, which Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council says is still misguided.
Instead of removing potatoes from the vegetable category, it appears recently proposed changes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are more focused on their starch content, which Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council says is still misguided.
After recent talks with Japanese officials in Idaho ended with little or no movement on getting U.S. fresh potatoes into Japan, the National Potato Council isn't giving up.
After recent talks with Japanese officials in Idaho ended with little or no movement on getting U.S. fresh potatoes into Japan, the National Potato Council isn't giving up.
Research is a critical tool as we work to feed a growing population here in the U.S. and around the world. During each NPC Washington Summit, the National Potato Council, along with growers and state partners, head to Capitol Hill to educate lawmakers about the importance of funding key research programs. Joining the discussion is NPC CEO Kam Quarles and the state manager from Michigan, Kelly Turner, the Executive Director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, to talk about the importance of research and how it is helping America's potato growers produce more with less. Guests: Kam Quarles, CEO, NPCKelly Turner, Executive Director, Michigan Potato Industry CommissionThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
The most recent talks with Japanese officials, that began nearly 20 years ago, about getting U.S. fresh potatoes access in Japan, ended just as they have every other year, in frustration.
The most recent talks with Japanese officials, that began nearly 20 years ago, about getting U.S. fresh potatoes access in Japan, ended just as they have every other year, in frustration.
It's been a year since we last checked in on the potato wart situation in Prince Edward Island, Canada. This week, we sat down with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, and Don Flannery, Executive Director of the Maine Potato Board, to talk about the U.S. potato industry's ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of wart to the United States. The group also talked about the release of a bipartisan letter by members of the U.S. Senate urging USDA to implement additional mitigation measures to prevent the introduction of PEI potato wart into U.S. growing areas.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom, shares his belief as to why the end of June USDA Reports shouldn't matter to the market trade. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather forecast for the 4th of July week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the National Potato Council summer meeting, discuss Farm Bill prospects and ag labor with NPC CEO, Kam Quarles. Finally in Segment Four, more layoffs at John Deere and the Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference is discussed in ag news headlines with Jesse Allen.
Approximately 20% of U.S. Potatoes are exported.
Colorado San Luis Valley potato farmer, Bob Mattive discusses initiatives that the organization is working on.
The National Potato Council says efforts to expand the Japanese market to accept fresh, table stock U.S. potatoes continue patiently.
The National Potato Council says efforts to expand the Japanese market to accept fresh, table stock U.S. potatoes continue patiently.
The National Potato Council has a new report showing how important the industry is in the U.S.
The National Potato Council has a new report showing how important the industry is in the U.S.
UPDATE: Due to scheduled construction at The Mirage Las Vegas, the National Potato Council moved the location of Potato Expo 2025 to the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 9-10, 2025.---After more than 20 years and numerous legal challenges, the Mexican market was opened to U.S. fresh potatoes in 2022. Nearly two years later, NPC, Potatoes USA, and the industry's top trade consultants at Bryant Christie, Inc. came together at Potato Expo 2024 to assess where things are, how far they need to go, and the challenges in realizing the potential of this valuable export market.Guests:Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer, Potatoes USAMatt Lantz, Vice President, Global Access, Bryant Christie, Inc.Ted Tschirky, NPC VP of Trade Affairs, Potato Grower, Pasco, WashingtonKam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
Kam Quarles, chief executive officer of the National Potato Council, Bob Mattive, president of the National Potato Council and a potato grower from Monte Vista, Colo., and Kelly Turner, manager of the Potato Growers of Michigan, sit down with Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, and talk about the importance of potatoes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the economic impacts of the potato industry and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
During Potato Expo 2024, National Potato Council 2023 President RJ Andrus and First Vice President Bob Mattive sat down to reflect on their time on the Executive Committee and preview some of the top policy priorities for the upcoming NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 26- March 1, 2024. RJ Andrus of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is a third-generation farmer and an owner of TBR Farms located in Hamer, Idaho. He has served on the Executive Committee since 2019, in roles including Vice President of Grower Outreach and Industry Research, and as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In addition to serving on the National Potato Council as First Vice President and Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Bob Mattive serves on several Colorado agricultural committees and boards. The 2,000-acre Worley Family Farms is run by Bob, his wife Gail (Worley), along with their sons Grant and Reid and nephew Matthew Smartt.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
The Farm Bill expired in September 2023, and the dysfunction in Washington, D.C. continues to threaten this essential rewrite of our nation's farm policy. Risk management, export promotion, pest and disease prevention, nutrition policy and numerous other programs that make growers competitive are tied up in political infighting. During Potato Expo 2024, Kam Quarles of National Potato Council and Tyson Redpath of The Russell Group sat down to talk about how we got here, where we might be going, and what growers can do to break the impasse on Capitol Hill.Guests: ● Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council● Tyson Redpath, Principal, The Russell GroupThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
With the Potato Expo behind them, the National Potato Council is looking ahead for next month's Washington Summit, the national potato industry meeting in the nation's Capital.
With the Potato Expo behind them, the National Potato Council is looking ahead for next month's Washington Summit, the national potato industry meeting in the nation's Capital.
This week's Open Mic guest is Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council. The potato industry is worth billions to the nation's economy but is facing strong headwinds from regulatory issues, farm policy and global trade access. The group's annual Potato Expo is expected to see record attendance this week in Austin, Texas including a presentation by USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. Quarles says the industry is caught up in debate over the potato's place in nutritional guidelines for adults and children.
Potato growers and industry partners from around the world will descend on the Austin Convention Center, Jan. 10-11, for Potato Expo 2024, which will tap into all things Texas, with barbeque, music, culture, and a heavy dose of potatoes.Hosted annually by the National Potato Council, Potato Expo is the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry in North America, bringing together U.S. and international growers, suppliers, industry experts, and value chain partners all under one roof. Kam Quarles, NPC CEO, and Hollee Alexander, NPC VP of Industry Relations & Events, called into the Eye On Potatoes podcast to talk about the already record-breaking Potato Expo 2024 and what the international potato industry can look forward to in Austin. Learn more and register to join us at potato-expo.com. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
Potatoes have become a culinary cornerstone in the American diet, gracing our tables in various forms, from crispy fries to creamy mashed goodness. However, the journey from field to fork involves a complex network of farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders working together to ensure a thriving potato industry. We had the privilege of sitting down with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC) to shed light on the efforts and initiatives aimed at advancing potatoes in the United States.
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What impact will the vacated Speaker of the House position have on U.S. agriculture? Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and Ethan Lane, VP of Gov. Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association share insight on the unprecedented event.
Tuesday's AOA kicked off with a look a the volatile commodity markets with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net. In segment 2, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council discussed his recent efforts on Capitol Hill for the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. Tuesday was Mike Pearson's final show as host, so in segment 3, he spoke with farm broadcaster Jesse Allen, who will taking over the host role on Monday, July 31st. Lance Knudson, owner of the American Ag Network and AOA joined the show in segment 4 and he and Mike discussed what makes AOA unique and why he's optimistic for the future of the program. For the remainder of this week, Hall of Fame Broadcaster (and AOA creator) Mike Adams will be hosting the show. Thanks for listening!
The National Potato Council's annual EPA-USDA Farm Tour allows federal regulators the opportunity to meet with growers face-to-face to better understand how their decisions have real-world implications on family farms. In July 2023, NPC partnered with the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) to host its annual Agency Farm Tour in Washington's Columbia Basin for USDA and EPA staff. Tour stops focused on the use of potato production technologies, including demonstrations of seed treatment, irrigation-mounted imaging cameras, drone and see-and-spray cameras, fumigation and chemigation equipment, and monitoring devices and models.The Eye on Potatoes podcast caught up with Washington state potato grower and NPC Environmental Affairs Committee Member Grant Morris, who hosted tour participants on his farm and demonstrated his operation's use of drone scouting tools to aid in his Integrated Pest Management efforts. Guests: Grant Morris, Partner at Schneider Farms, Pasco, Wash.; WSPC Commissioner; and National Potato Council Environmental Affairs Committee MemberMike Wenkel, COO, National Potato CouncilLearn more about NPC's annual agency farm tour here. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
During Potato Expo 2023, the Eye on Potatoes podcast brought together the National Potato Council's current, incoming, and immediate past presidents for a live recording where they offered their unique perspectives on the U.S. potato industry, the importance of grower leadership, and having strong associations at the state and national level. Guests:Jared Balcom, NPC 2022 President, Balcom & Moe, Pasco, Wash.Dominic LaJoie, NPC 2021President, President/Owner, LaJoie Growers LLC, Van Buren, MaineRJ Andrus, NPC 2023 President, TBR Farms, Idaho Falls, IDThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
During Potato Expo 2023, key association CEOs throughout the U.S. potato industry came together for a live podcast recording focused on current and future opportunities for potatoes. Alison Bodor, President and CEO of the American Frozen Foods Institute, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, and Blair Richardson, President and CEO of Potatoes USA, sat down with Eye on Potatoes podcast host Lane Nordlund to talk about how the organizations work together to strengthen partnerships, create new opportunities, and work collaboratively to improve the potato industry.Guests:Alison Bodor, President & CEO, American Frozen Food InstituteKam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilBlair Richardson, President & CEO, Potatoes USAThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.
The full Mexican market for fresh U.S. potatoes was finally opened in the Spring of 2022, culminating a decades-long effort to tap into that massive market. Since then, Potatoes USA has been working with its team in-country to build that market. At the same time, the National Potato Council has been working with Administration and Congressional leaders to ensure the boarder remains open for U.S. shipments. During Potato Expo 2023, we sat down with Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer of Potatoes USA, Kam Quarles, CEO of NPC, and Matt Lantz, Vice President of Global Access at Bryant Christie Inc., to talk about the potential for Mexico for fresh potato exports, how have things been going so far, and efforts to open new markets for U.S. potatoes and potato products. Guests: Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer, Potatoes USAKam Quarles, CEO, NPCMatt Lantz, Vice President of Global Access, Bryant Christie Inc.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.
The Biden administration's export agenda has included enforcement of trade agreement provisions critical to American agriculture. USDA Trade Undersecretary Alexis Taylor joins Agri-Pulse to discuss the latest on the discussions with Mexico over genetically modified corn as well as the markets the department has identified as its next trade mission targets. Then, Jaime Castaneda with the U.S. Dairy Export Council and Kam Quarles with the National Potato Council offer their thoughts on the trade issues facing their organizations and how the Biden administration's trade efforts are working for producers. Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD
Tanner is down in Florida for the beginning of Commodity Classic and gives us an update on the WASADE Report. Delaney met with Kam Quarles, the CEO of the National Potato Council, to discuss what these producers have been up to, how they contribute to our supply chain economy, and things they would like to see in the upcoming Farm Bill.
After taking the gavel as NPC's 2023 President, RJ Andrus of Idaho Falls, Idaho, along with VP of Legislative Affairs Dean Gibson of Paul, Idaho, sat down during the National Potato Council's 2023 Washington Summit to talk about the council's proactive policy agenda, working to advance specialty crop interests during Farm Bill negotiations, and the newly released study that revealed the industry's $100.9 billion impact on the U.S. economy. Guests: RJ Andrus, President, National Potato CouncilDean Gibson, Vice President, Legislative AffairsThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.
Tuesday's AOA kicked off with Dr. Greg Tylka, Iowa State Professor and leader of the Soybean Cyst Nematode Coalition and he described the "slow motion train wreck" happening with SCN and what farmers need to be doing. In segment 2, Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs at NCBA provided their analysis of USDA's newly proposed "Product of the USA" label. Arlan Suderman, Chief Economist with StoneX looked ahead to tomorrow's WASDE report from USDA and the show closed with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, who discussed their new economic impact study and the work the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is doing in DC.
This week's Open Mic guest is Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance co-chair. After a year of negotiations, specialty crop producers have come to a conclusion on their priorities for the 2023 farm bill. In this interview, Quarles outlines a number of their objectives and responds to issues of trade, crop protection and sustainability. Quarles says improvements in crop insurance and risk management tools can benefit the outlook for growers of specialty crops, which accounts for more than half the farm gate value of crops produced in the U.S.
This week's Open Mic guest is Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance co-chair. After a year of negotiations, specialty crop producers have come to a conclusion on their priorities for the 2023 farm bill. In this interview, Quarles outlines a number of their objectives and responds to issues of trade, crop protection and sustainability. Quarles says improvements in crop insurance and risk management tools can benefit the outlook for growers of specialty crops, which accounts for more than half the farm gate value of crops produced in the U.S.
We meet two leadership figures in the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA): Mike Joyner, president of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, and Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council. And U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joins us to discuss her trip to Mexico over concerns of fentanyl, immigration issues and proposed ban on GMO corn from the U.S. and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The potato industry has a great story to tell about the efforts underway to sustainably produce America's favorite vegetable. During Potato Expo 2023, we sat down with John Mesko, Executive Director of the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA), and Mike Wenkel, the National Potato Council's staff lead on environmental issues, to talk about how the industry is embracing its role as a sustainability leader in the agriculture community. Guests: John Mesko, Executive Director, Potato Sustainability AllianceMike Wenkel, COO, National Potato CouncilThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.
Friday's AOA began with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, who celebrated the crowd at the recent Potato Expo and highlighted some of the concerns and opportunities the industry is watching. In Segment 2, Dr. Matt Roberts of Terrain unpacked the details of Thursday's World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report and Quarterly Grain Stocks. In segment 3, Kyle McMahon of Tractor Zoom discussed how the farm machinery market continues to change, and what he's watching in the year ahead.
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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Kam Quarles, Chief Executive Officer of National Potato Council about standing up for potatoes on capitol hill and why it's important to know about the issues that affect the potato industry. Resources for this episode: Link to Live Potato LEAF Auction To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Natalia@PotatoesUSA.com Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting PotatoesUSA.com To see all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit PotatoGoodness.com
Friday's episode began with a recognition of the Veteran's Day holiday and a hearty "Thank you!" to all who have kept this great country free. Garrett Toay of AgTraderTalk joined the show with an update on the soybean rally heading in to the weekend. In segment 2, Jerry Hagstrom, of the Hagstrom Report, provided more details on the Biden Administration's National Security Memorandum for the ag industry that was released yesterday. And American ag security was also the topic of conversation with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council in segment 3. Canadian potato growers are grappling with potato wart, and the US industry wants to keep that scourge out of our boarders. Friday's show ended with Kelly Garrett, Arion, Iowa farmer and partner in XtremeAg.farm, who has been reflecting on his yield data and planning for the year ahead
Jesse Allen is joined by Kam Quarles, National Potato Council CEO, to discuss a bunch of topics. We discus the potato wart issues on Prince Edward Island in Canada, Farm Bill, the upcoming election and more. Learn more online at https://www.nationalpotatocouncil.org.
Friday's AOA began with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, discussing the state of potato harvest and looked ahead to the needs of Specialty Crop producers in the '23 Farm Bill. Naomi Blohm, of Total Farm Marketing joined the show in segment 2 with a look at the strength in the dairy market. Josh Linville, VP of Fertilizer for StoneX provided an update on European nitrogen production and his expectations for fert demand in the '23 crop year. The show closed with John Johnson, Project Coordinator at Farmers for Soil Health, on how that organization will use it's $95M USDA Climate Smart Ag grant
As harvest begins in earnest around the country, we check in with Bob Mattive, partner at Worley Family Farms in Monte Vista, Colorado, for an update on the 2022 potato crop in the San Luis Valley and some history of his family-owned operation. In addition, as Vice President of the Environmental Affairs Committee for the National Potato Council, Bob shares his feedback on the recent farm tour for staff of the EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) in Colorado's San Luis Valley. Hosted by the National Potato Council in cooperation with the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, the tour helped participants gain a better understanding of the pest challenges faced by potato growers across the nation in growing and delivering potatoes to market.The Eye on Potatoes Podcast is made possible by our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.
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This week on AOA ended with Kam Quarles, President and CEO of the National Potato Council, outlining the potential impacts of the proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule on agriculture in segment 1; Jacquie Holland, grains analyst with Farm Futures, reviewed the market's moves this week and peeled back the details on the May export reports. Jacqui Fatka joined the show in segment three to discuss the farmer protests in the Netherlands and the calls for an Ag Trade Negotiator here in the US. We ended the show with a look ahead to next week's Corn Congress meetings with NCGA in Washington DC as Chris Edgington, President of NCGA, outlined the work they'll be doing. And next week AOA will be broadcasting live from DC on Tuesday, catching up on the issues important to corn growers
As today is Memorial Day, this episode is made up of conversations we've had on AOA over the past few weeks. Peter Orwick, Executive Director of the American Sheep Industry Association provided an update on his industry; In segment 2, we heard Dr. Ellen Wald's comments on the state of diesel supplies across the country; Senator Charles Grassley spoke with Mike on May 19th, and that conversation is in segmen 3 of today's show and we ended with Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council. We hope all of you had a great weekend; and today we remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free. AOA returns live on Tuesday!
Wednesday, on AOA; Ranking Republican on the House Ag Committee Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson joined the show to discuss the pending oversight of cryptocurrency from the Ag Committee. In segment 2, Scott Richman, Chief Economist with the Renewable Fuels Association discussed the surging profit margins for oil companies. Then, Arlan Suderman, Chief Commodities Economist with StoneX shared his insights on the selloff in the wheat market. To close the show, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council celebrated the return of fresh US potatoes to the Mexican market.
For 14 years, National Potato Council staffer Hollee Alexander has been the driving force behind Potato Expo — the biggest event of the year for the U.S. potato industry. She's helped successfully steer the event through the pandemic, which required a lot of on-the-go flexibility and changes. For her longtime commitment to the industry, Alexander is Spudman's 2022 Spudwoman of the Year.
Market analyst Robin Schmahl talks about strong dairy values, if that will encourage herd growth, and domestic consumption. Trevor Kraus, agronomist for BASF, talks about Provysol fungicide as a tool to keep cercospora at bay. Kam Quarels, CEO of the National Potato Council, has mixed feelings about Mexico's latest potato announcement.
On Thursday's AOA, Geoff Cooper, President and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association talked about the record volumes of E15 sold in 2021 and the risks that lay ahead this year. Simon Lester, founder of the China Trade Monitor, visited with Mike about the Biden Administration approach to trade, and how the Chinese economy could fair as they hold tight to the COVID-zero policy. In segment 3, Arlan Suderman of StoneX looked ahead to Friday's WASDE reports and to the potential of sharply higher prices this summer. And finally, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, highlighted some positive moves in getting US potatoes in to Mexico, and some challenges created by importing potatoes from Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Mike started Friday's episode by talking with Dr. Ellen Wald, energy economist with Transversal Consulting about gyrations in the price of crude oil and natural gas, then Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council provided an update from their Washington meeting and challenges created by Mexico that could stall the import of fresh potatoes. In the 3rd segment, Rob Brenneman, NPPC board member and Iowa pork producer, raised the issue of activist investors pushing companies to eliminate gestation stalls; and finally, Nicole Berg, VP of the National Assocication of Wheat Growers discussed the policies they'd like to see included in the 2023 Farm Bill
Technological advancement in potato farming drives improvements to the bottom line as well as helps meet that goal of better land stewardship. And no one can explain this better than Jeremie Pavelski, president of Heartland Farms and co-founder of Heartland Ag Tech. He's developed and implemented technology to monitor carbon, rain water, irrigation and nutrient leaching. He says there's room for policy and incentives to make it easier to implement these practices, especially during an expected year of high input costs and a tight labor force. Pavelski also serves on the National Potato Council and the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Friday's AOA, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, discussed the trucking challenges the potato industry is facing and the emergene of Potato Wart on Prince Edward Island; Jason Troendle of The Fertilizer Institute talked new tariffs on supplies and outlook for P&K; Arlan Suderman of StoneX dropped in to look at the way inflation fears are moving money in unexpected ways, and Mike ended the show by encouraging listeners to find us in Houston next week at NCBA!
Today on AOA Todd Neeley of DTN, Mac Marshall of USSEC, Geoff Cooper with RFA and Kam Quarles from the National Potato Council.
In light of the multiple potato wart finds on Canada's Prince Edward Island (PEI), during a meeting of the Potato Association of America on December 1, 2021, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) provided growers and industry partners an update on its soil sampling efforts throughout the province's potato production area. Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council calls in to discuss how CFIA's own data -- which demonstrates a clear and troubling reduction in sampling -- leaves the industries on both sides of the border with uncertainties about the spread of the disease on PEI and what the future holds for reopening trade with this important industry partner.
Kam Quarles, head of the National Potato Council based in Washington, D.C., talks about the current state of the potato industry and supply chain, inflation, the infrastructure bill, trade with Mexico and what's on tap for the approaching 2022 Potato Expo in Anaheim, Jan. 5-6.
A bit of schedule shuffling by the National Potato Council that will be moving it's Annual Meeting from its usual Potato Expo combo in January, to an early March matchup with the D.C. Fly-In that will be called the NPC Washington Summit.
A bit of schedule shuffling by the National Potato Council that will be moving it's Annual Meeting from its usual Potato Expo combo in January, to an early March matchup with the D.C. Fly-In that will be called the NPC Washington Summit.
Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council goes in-depth on the ongoing trade issues with Mexico, pushing Congress to go through with agriculture labor reform and other topics affecting U.S. potato growers.
Farmers, ranchers, and forest owners are on the frontlines of climate change and have an important role to play in developing solutions. That shared understanding led an unprecedented group — representing farmers, forest owners, the food sector, state governments, and environmental advocates — to form the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA), of which the National Potato Council is a member. This week, Randy Russell, founder of The Russell Group, which manages the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, joins the podcast to talk about how the FACA coalition got started and why it was so important that potato growers have taken a seat at the table.To learn more about FACA, visit agclimatealliance.com.
On this episode, we hear about a rebound in the pork market after a tumultuous 2020. We also hear why now might be a good time to consider planting sunflowers. Potato growers raise concerns about Mexico’s USMCA obligations, EPA head says no imminent changes coming to waterway rules and the USDA’s National Agricultural Classification survey is coming. Daryl Theis from CLAAS talks about the fuel efficiency of the manufacturer’s equipment and a sweepstakes that aims to put money back into the pocket of one lucky producer. Jesse Allen discusses a bullish week in the grain markets and Ray Bohacz talks battery acid in this week’s “Bushels and Cents.” The episode also features the music of traditional country music singer/songwriter Dave Wilbert, as well as a tribute to traditional country star Dawn Anita. Time stamps Dawn Anita dedication: 1:28 Pork outlook with Dr. Scott Brown, University of Missouri: 2:48 USMCA troubles with Mark Szymanski, National Potato Council: 4:48 Sunflower market potential with Karl Esping, National Sunflower Association: 5:57 Waterway rules and USDA survey: 8:30 Chandler Equipment advertisement: 10:16 Daryl Theis, CLAAS: 10:47 World Ag Expo advertisement: 16:16 Jesse Allen, Market Talk: 16:45 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:59 Dave Wilbert: 24:19 Dawn Anita tribute/outro: 1:13:43
A new survey shows people believe agriculture part of solution not problem when it comes to climate change, and National Potato Council expresses disappointment in Mexico's delay of decision on import of U.S. Fresh Potatoes
This week's guest on Open Mic is John Keeling, Executive Vice President and CEO of the National Potato Council. In many ways, the nation's potato growers opposed the biotech disclosure bill recently signed into law by President Obama. John Keeling voices grower concern over the country's shift in labeling philosophy and ideas on future litigation and legislation on food labels. In this week's interview you'll hear what this group of specialty crop growers want from a new farm bill and their thoughts of separating nutrition and farm policy. With a fifth of domestic production shipped to global markets, Keeling shares concern over negative comments on global trade from the campaign trail and why the NPC supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership.Jeff NalleyJohn Keeling, Exec. VP, National Potato Council
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