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How the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act Protects the Potato Supply Chain
Jun 22, 2026
26m 17s
Motor City Spuds: Previewing the 2026 NPC Summer Meeting in Detroit
Jun 5, 2026
22m 01s
Potatoes USA: What’s Cooking in Foodservice Innovation
May 15, 2026
16m 44s
A United Potato Front: The 2026 CEO Roundtable
Apr 30, 2026
22m 58s
Leadership In the Field: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield
Apr 17, 2026
20m 49s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/22/26 | How the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act Protects the Potato Supply Chain | House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) has announced his intention to introduce the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act on June 30. The legislation directly addresses ongoing agricultural labor challenges through three main pillars: expanding access, controlling costs, and streamlining operations. In this episode, we explore how this legislation addresses the agricultural labor crisis by reforming the H-2A visa program. Mike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer of the N... | 26m 17s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | Motor City Spuds: Previewing the 2026 NPC Summer Meeting in Detroit✨ | National Potato CouncilSummer Meeting+3 | Ben SklarczykKelly Turner | National Potato CouncilMichigan Potato Industry Commission | DetroitJohannesburg, Michigan | NPC Summer MeetingDetroit+3 | — | 22m 01s | |
| 5/15/26 | Potatoes USA: What’s Cooking in Foodservice Innovation✨ | foodservice innovationculinary arts+3 | Chef RJ HarveyAurora Hollenbeck | Potatoes USA | — | Potatoes USAfoodservice+3 | — | 16m 44s | |
| 4/30/26 | A United Potato Front: The 2026 CEO Roundtable✨ | potato industryorganizational alignment+3 | Kam QuarlesBlair Richardson+1 | National Potato CouncilPotatoes USA+1 | Dallas | potato industryleadership+3 | — | 22m 58s | |
| 4/17/26 | Leadership In the Field: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield✨ | leadershipbattlefield lessons+3 | Mike WenkelRob Abbott | National Potato CouncilMarine Corps+2 | — | leadership in the fieldGettysburg+2 | — | 20m 49s | |
| 3/31/26 | Wetter, Warmer, Wilder: How Weather Patterns Reshape Potato Farming✨ | weather patternspotato farming+2 | Andrew Pritchard | Nutrien | — | potato healthsoil performance+3 | — | 16m 12s | |
| 3/19/26 | Spud Team Six: Capstone Solutions for Industry Engagement✨ | leadershipinnovation+2 | Michael RainisMike Murphy+1 | The 2025 Leadership InstituteEye on Potatoes+3 | U.S. | Potato Expo 2026SPUD Team Six+3 | — | 26m 10s | |
| 3/5/26 | Bridging the Optimism Gap: Insights from the Spud Sector Survey✨ | Spud Sector Surveypotato growers+2 | Kam QuarlesMelinda Waldrop | National Potato CouncilSpudman+3 | AmericaWashington+1 | optimism gapNational Potato Council+2 | — | 34m 22s | |
| 2/17/26 | LIVE from Potato Expo 2026: Views from the Nation’s Capital✨ | policypotato industry+2 | Kam QuarlesRandy Russell | the National Potato CouncilNPC+3 | — | Potato Expo 2026NPC+3 | — | 38m 45s | |
| 2/6/26 | Navigating U.S. Potato Trade Opportunities in 2026✨ | U.S. potato tradeinternational trade+2 | Kam QuarlesMatt Lantz | National Potato CouncilBryant Christie Inc. | U.S.Dallas+1 | Potato Expo 2026National Potato Council+1 | — | 12m 51s | |
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| 1/22/26 | Advocating for a Stable and Secure Farm Workforce✨ | agricultural laborworkforce stability+2 | — | the Agriculture Workforce Coalition | DallasTexas+1 | Potato Expo 2026Agriculture Workforce Coalition+1 | — | 24m 22s | |
| 1/7/26 | Instant Update: NPC Reacts to New Dietary Guidelines for Americans✨ | Dietary GuidelinesPotato Industry+1 | Kam QuarlesBeth Johnson | fresh potatoNPC+3 | U.S. | Trump AdministrationNational Potato Council+1 | — | 16m 44s | |
| 12/17/25 | Deep in the Heart of Texas: Previewing Potato Expo 2026✨ | Potato ExpoTexas+2 | Kam QuarlesHollee Alexander | Potato Expo 2026NPC+1 | TexasDallas | conferencenetworking+1 | — | 16m 07s | |
| 12/9/25 | D.C. Update: Specialty Crop Growers Disapointed with Farm Aid Package✨ | economic aid packagespecialty crop growers+4 | Kam Quarles | Specialty Crop Farm Billthe Trump Administration+3 | D.C.U.S. | D.C. updateSpecialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance+1 | — | 15m 37s | |
| 11/20/25 | Back in Session: Congressional Priorities and Regulatory Updates | With the federal government back up and running, NPC CEO Kam Quarles and COO Mike Wenkel called into the Eye on Potatoes podcast this week to discuss the National Potato Council's top priorities for the next two months and provide updates on key labor and environmental regulatory efforts. Join us as we take a deep dive into: Congressional priorities now that the government is reopened; key recommendations of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance for the new Farm Bill; the outlook and c... | 32m 46s | ||||||
| 10/10/25 | Federal Shutdown Week 2: Trade Fallout, Japan Access, and Emergency Aid | Guests: Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilMatt Lantz, Senior Vice President, Global Access, Bryant ChristieThe federal government shutdown is hitting U.S. potato growers where it hurts: market access and emergency relief. Tune in as NPC CEO Kam Quarles and global trade expert Matt Lantz break down the real-world costs of the continued lapse in funding. This week, we dive deep into major concerns for the industry: The Disrupted Japan Mission: Kam and Matt recently returned from a trade ... | 37m 47s | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | D.C. Update: Reflections on 9/11 and the Potential Government Shutdown | National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles joins the podcast on September 11 to reflect on his experiences from 24 years ago and discuss the current state of affairs in Washington, D.C. He and host Lane Nordlund address the pending government shutdown, the implications of the "Make America Healthy Again" report, the possibilities for another round of economic relief, and the importance of passing a Farm Bill. Kam also highlights how the Trump Administration's tariff talks could lead to new oppor... | 37m 08s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | Revisiting the Impact of the 2025 Leadership Institute | During the NPC Washington Summit in February, potato growers Alexandria Bare (Minn.) and Ryan Christensen (Idaho) joined us to discuss their experience in the 2025 Leadership Institute. This episode details the 2025 class's visit to Wisconsin, what they learned during the communication and media training courses, and how they will apply the Leadership Institute's teachings to their farms back home. Potato LEAF is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Leadership Institute. Head to plea... | 40m 04s | ||||||
| 7/16/25 | The $2.5 Billion Breakthrough: A Deep Dive into Specialty Crop Support | Earlier this summer, Congress and USDA delivered desperately needed funding for specialty crop growers, including our potato farmers, through a $2.5 billion injection of federal support through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program and the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Joining us to break down this game-changing news are Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and Co-Chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, and Dean Gibson, NPC's Vice President of Legislative ... | 29m 54s | ||||||
| 7/8/25 | Seeding the Future: Unpacking True Potato Seed | During Potato Expo 2025, we were joined by Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, and Andy Lavigne, President and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA), to dig into the future of potato growing with a fascinating topic: True Potato Seed Andy will shed light on ASTA's pivotal role in evolving plant breeding methods and genetic discovery, then he'll break down what "true potato seed" is and its benefits for the potato sector. We'll also get an update on the regulatory and ... | 28m 16s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | MAHA and its implications on food & farm policy | The Trump Administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) Commission report, spearheaded by Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., has ignited a major debate across the U.S. food and agriculture landscape. While the National Potato Council applauds the report's focus on a healthier America and increased fruit and vegetable consumption, certain recommendations are raising critical questions for our industry. In this episode, we're joined by NPC CEO Kam Quarles and returning guest Beth Johnson, Fou... | 44m 02s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders: Potato LEAF's Five-Year Anniversary | Join us for a special episode dedicated to the Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF)! Launched in January 2020 at Potato Expo, Potato LEAF is shaping the future of U.S. potato production through impactful leadership and educational programming, born from a vision to establish a long-term funding mechanism for the industry's growth. In this episode, we'll dive into the five-year history of Potato LEAF, explore how collaborative leadership has driven its success... | 25m 52s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | 2025 Political Outlook with Nathan Gonzales | Nathan Gonzales is Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections, which provides nonpartisan analysis of campaigns for Senate, House, governor, and president. He's also co-host of the Inside Elections Podcast and an Elections Analyst for CQ Roll Call. During the 2025 NPC Washington Summit, we sat down with Nathan to talk about the political trends coming out of the 2024 elections, the latest innovations and challenges shaping the future of political campaigning, and how the political chess... | 25m 46s | ||||||
| 5/7/25 | Endangered Species Act Update | U.S. EPA has made a concerted effort over the past several years to come into compliance with its obligations under the Endangered Species Act. Much of its efforts are driven by what is referred to as the Mega Suit by environmental groups, which are forcing deadlines on EPA to meet its obligations. During Potato Expo 2025, we sat down with two policy experts to talk about what the implementation of EPA’s strategy will mean for growers. Guests: Mike Aerts, Vice President of Science and R... | 27m 24s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | Meet Brett Jensen, NPC VP of Trade Affairs | During the 2025 NPC Washington Summit, we caught up with Brett Jensen, the newly elected National Potato Council Vice President of Trade Affairs. We chatted with Brett about his operations in Idaho Falls, his previous chairmanships of the Idaho Potato Commission and Potatoes USA, and how his background supports his role in leading NPC's trade advocacy efforts. | 14m 34s | ||||||
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