LIVE from Potato Expo 2026: Views from the Nation’s Capital
In this special live recording from the Expo Stage at Potato Expo 2026, host Lane Nordlund sits down with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC), and Randy Russell, President and CEO of...
17 Feb 38min
Navigating U.S. Potato Trade Opportunities in 2026
In this recording from Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and Matt Lantz of Bryant Christie Inc. dive into the high-stakes world of international potato trade. The gro...
6 Feb 12min
Advocating for a Stable and Secure Farm Workforce
Recorded live at Potato Expo 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Host Lane Nordlund sits down with some of the nation's leading agriculture advocates to examine the state of agricultural labor in the U.S. and dis...
22 Jan 24min
Instant Update: NPC Reacts to New Dietary Guidelines for Americans
This morning, the Trump Administration released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking a significant development for U.S. potato growers. In this episode of the Eye on Potatoes podcast, Nat...
7 Jan 16min
Deep in the Heart of Texas: Previewing Potato Expo 2026
Get ready to head to the heart of Texas for the potato industry’s premier event! In this episode, NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Vice President of Industry Relations & Events Hollee Alexander sit down to pre...
17 Des 202516min
D.C. Update: Specialty Crop Growers Disapointed with Farm Aid Package
On Monday, Dec. 8, the Trump Administration announced a new economic aid package for U.S. farmers that provided little meaningful relief for specialty crop growers. In this D.C. update, NPC CEO Kam Qu...
9 Des 202515min
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 t...
20 Nov 202532min
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 ...
10 Okt 202537min
