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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026
DALLAS, TEXAS
SPONSOR
Wednesday, January 7, 2026 - 8:00am to 11:00am
Grapevine C Ballroom
Gaylord Texan Resort - Dallas, Texas
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Agenda
WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
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United Potato Growers of America
UPGA Chairman
Mark Klompien, President/CEO
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United Potato Growers of Canada
Wayne Rempel, Chairman
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Dale Lathim, President
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Micah Scanga, Western Regional Business Manager
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Victoria Stamper, General Manager
United Potato Growers of Canada
GENERAL SESSION
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Economic Outlook
European Market Update
Cedric Porter, World Potato Markets
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Consumer Market Overview
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Frozen Market Update
Daniel Metheringham, McCain Foods
Potato Storage Solutions
Steve Elfering, 1,4GROUP & NAPSO
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Fresh Potato Market Outlook
POTATO EXPO starts at 11:00am
(separate registration required)
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