Motor City Spuds: Previewing the 2026 NPC Summer Meeting in Detroit
The National Potato Council Summer Meeting heads to Detroit this July, and organizers have planned an incredible lineup of activities, sessions, and networking events to showcase the Motor City. Host...
5 Jun 22min
Potatoes USA: What’s Cooking in Foodservice Innovation
During Potato Expo 2026, we were joined by the dynamic duo leading that charge at Potatoes USA: Culinary Director Chef RJ Harvey and Executive Sous Chef Aurora Hollenbeck. These two experts are redefi...
15 Mai 16min
A United Potato Front: The 2026 CEO Roundtable
Recorded live at Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, this special episode brings together the top leadership of the U.S. potato industry. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles, Potatoes USA CEO Blair Richar...
30 Apr 22min
Leadership In the Field: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield
During Potato Expo 2026, we explored leadership through the lens of one of American history's most pivotal moments: the Battle of Gettysburg. National Potato Council COO Mike Wenkel and retired Marine...
17 Apr 20min
Wetter, Warmer, Wilder: How Weather Patterns Reshape Potato Farming
Potatoes are highly sensitive to even moderate environmental changes. During Potato Expo 2026, we sat down with Andrew Pritchard, Senior Atmospheric Scientist at Nutrien, who identified the "best and ...
31 Mar 16min
Spud Team Six: Capstone Solutions for Industry Engagement
The 2025 Leadership Institute added a new layer of innovation with the introduction of capstone projects, requiring participants to identify and solve critical issues facing the U.S. potato industry. ...
19 Mar 26min
Bridging the Optimism Gap: Insights from the Spud Sector Survey
National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and Spudman Managing Editor Melinda Waldrop join the Eye on Potatoes Podcast to break down the inaugural 2026 Spud Sector Survey. This first-of-its-kind report ...
5 Mar 34min
