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Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes

Eye on Potatoes
National Potato Council
Potatoes USA
Farm Bill
Dietary Guidelines For Americans
H-2a Visa Program
Leadership Institute
Potatoes
Japan
Syngenta
Labor and H-2a Program
Mexico
United Potato Growers Of America
Potato Expo 2026
Labor In Agriculture
Potato Expo
True Potato Seed
Detroit
MAHA Commission
Weather Forecasting
Ultra-Processed Foods

The Eye on Potatoes Podcast is brought to you by the National Potato Council. This is the place to tune in for conversations with growers and thought leaders on advocacy, production and all things potatoes. It's about talking with folks across the United States and hearing stories about how federal policy impacts potato farming and the important role the NPC plays in standing up for potatoes on Ca... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, host Lane Nordlund sits down with National Potato Council Vice President of Legislative Affairs Dean Gibson and NPC CEO Kam Quarles to analyze pressing issues facing U.S. potato growers as July 2026 comes to a close. 

The group reviews cu... more

This week, host Lane Nordlund sat down with National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles to talk about the high-stakes policy issues facing potato growers before Congress takes its August recess. Quarles breaks down the ongoing negotiations over specialty... more

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... more

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 Lane Nordlund welcomes NPC's 2026 President Ben ... more

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Recent Guests

Brett Jensen
Vice President of Trade Affairs and owner of Brett Jensen Farms
Brett Jensen Farms
Episode: How the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act Protects the Potato Supply Chain
Ben Sklarczyk
National Potato Council President; seed potato grower from Johannesburg, Michigan
National Potato Council
Episode: Motor City Spuds: Previewing the 2026 NPC Summer Meeting in Detroit
Kelly Turner
Executive Director of Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Michigan Potato Industry Commission
Episode: Motor City Spuds: Previewing the 2026 NPC Summer Meeting in Detroit
RJ Harvey
Culinary Director for Potatoes USA
Potatoes USA
Episode: Potatoes USA: What’s Cooking in Foodservice Innovation
Aurora Hollenbeck
Executive Sous Chef for Potatoes USA
Potatoes USA
Episode: Potatoes USA: What’s Cooking in Foodservice Innovation
Blair Richardson
CEO of Potatoes USA
Potatoes USA
Episode: A United Potato Front: The 2026 CEO Roundtable
Mark Klompein
CEO of United Potato Growers of America
United Potato Growers of America
Episode: A United Potato Front: The 2026 CEO Roundtable
Colonel Rob Abbott
Retired US Marine Corps Colonel; licensed battlefield guide at Gettysburg National Military Park
Gettysburg Foundation / Leadership in the Field program
Episode: Leadership In the Field: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield
Andrew Pritchard
Senior Atmospheric Scientist
Nutrien
Episode: Wetter, Warmer, Wilder: How Weather Patterns Reshape Potato Farming

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Lane Nordlund
Host of Eye on Potatoes, affiliated with NPC and Eye on Potatoes Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Ahbzl

    Fantastic!!! Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahbzl
    Canada6 years ago
  • AgAdvocate

    Great information! Agriculture is so diverse. This podcast helps shine a light on all the issues that impact the nations spud producers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ranchyranchhand
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent podcast!

    Great job Kam and NPC. I look forward to the next podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarenCQu
    United States7 years ago

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Actionable insights for sponsors and guests about advocacy and market development.
Informative deep dives on policy and market access for potatoes.
Noted for collaboration with major industry groups and leadership programs.
Great for understanding how legislation affects growers and the supply chain.

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Motor City Spuds: Previewing the 2026 NPC Summer Meeting in Detroit
Q: Ben, let's walk us through your dedication to the industry and your leadership roles, and why it's important for your family as well.
Ben explains a family tradition of involvement in farming and leadership, with his father having served as potato council president; he discusses how leading roles connect to child involvement in seed production, and how the NPC and state-level leadership create value for the industry through collaboration and shared goals.
The $2.5 Billion Breakthrough: A Deep Dive into Specialty Crop Support
Q: Kam, can you expand on the origins of this investment and how the two funding streams complement each other for producers in the countryside?
The funding originated from disaster relief concepts adapted for specialty crops, using existing USDA authority to cover gaps when traditional disaster relief wasn't comprehensive enough, ensuring that specialty crops receive comparable support to row crops; the two streams, MASK payments and the farm bill enhancements, work in tandem to provide both immediate relief and long-term policy and market development support.
LIVE from Potato Expo 2026: Views from the Nation’s Capital
Q: How did the One Big Beautiful Bill influence funding for specialty crops, and what role did the MASC program play?
The One Big Beautiful Bill attached funding for programs to a reconciliation bill, boosting funding for research, market access, and export promotion, while the MASC program provided a more robust mechanism for direct relief to specialty crops where traditional futures-based pricing structures were lacking.
LIVE from Potato Expo 2026: Views from the Nation’s Capital
Q: What were the main policy priorities NPC pushed into 2025, especially with the administration transitions in mind?
The priorities included maintaining potatoes as a vegetable in dietary guidelines, shaping tariff and trade policy, seeking a new farm bill, and securing economic relief measures to help family farms while policy groundwork matured.
Back in Session: Congressional Priorities and Regulatory Updates
Q: How is the H-2A program being tweaked to balance local wages and housing costs?
The rule introduces a potential housing credit within the AWARE wage calculation, aiming to recognize housing costs when employing H-2A workers, while also ensuring that housing for domestic workers is considered so that wages reflect local conditions.

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Industry-focused conversations centered on policy, trade, leadership, and market dynamics shaping potato farming in the U.S. Episodes frequently feature NPC leaders, Potatoes USA, and allied organizations discussing farm bill priorities, trade access (notably Japan and Canada), labor policy, nutrition guidelines, and expo-driven storytelling from Potato Expo and leadership programs. The show often pairs policy analysis with practical business implications for growers, processors, and industry partners, and uses data-driven discussions to translate complex legislation into actionable takeaways. A notable strength is its ability to connect growers with policymakers, industry coalitions, and agricultural advocates while highlighting leadership... more

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