The potato industry is facing unprecedented challenges: climate change, emerging pests and diseases, evolving consumer expectations, and increasing market demands. Meeting these challenges requires innovation that is both rapid and sustainable. This session will explore a new public–private partnership framework designed to accelerate potato breeding and deliver novel varieties to the marketplace. Leaders from Michigan […]
Event Location: Cultivation Stage
Beth Johnson of Food Directions is joined by Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council for an in-depth discussion on the opportunities and challenges of federal nutrition regulations. Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council Beth Johnson, CEO and Founder, Food Directions
This presentation will explore current federal tax planning & savings opportunities for potato farmers. We’ll cover current updates within the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) that farmers need to understand. How farmers may utilize the BBB to save taxes now and in the future, and understand current areas of tax risk. Additionally, we’ll explore current case […]
Matt Lantz of Bryant Christie and Kam Quarles of the National Potato Council talk international market access, tariffs and other export challenges for growers. Matt Lantz, Senior VP, Global Access, Bryant Christie Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council