71 episodes

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 Capitol Hill. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Eye on Potatoes

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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 Capitol Hill. Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.

    View from the Top – A Conversation with National Potato Council Presidents

    View from the Top – A Conversation with National Potato Council Presidents

    During Potato Expo 2023, the Eye on Potatoes podcast brought together the National Potato Council’s current, incoming, and immediate past presidents for a live recording where they offered their unique perspectives on the U.S. potato industry, the importance of grower leadership, and having strong associations at the state and national level.

    Guests:
    Jared Balcom, NPC 2022 President, Balcom & Moe, Pasco, Wash.Dominic LaJoie, NPC 2021President,  President/Owner, LaJoie Growers LLC, Van Buren, MaineRJ Andrus, NPC 2023 President, TBR Farms, Idaho Falls, IDThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles. 

    • 16 min
    Defining Regenerative Agriculture in Potato Production

    Defining Regenerative Agriculture in Potato Production

    Regenerative Agriculture has become a new term for production agriculture, and everyone is wondering what it means. During Potato Expo 2023, leaders in the potato industry sat down with the Eye on Potatoes podcast to talk about how they are defining it and practices that can result in positive benefits to producers.

    Guests:
    Ryan Findlay, Regional Lead Business Development, Rabo Carbon BankDaniel Metheringham, Vice President of Agriculture, McCain Foods USAMike Wenkel, COO, National Potato CouncilThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles. 

    • 31 min
    CEO Roundtable: Teamwork Across the Potato Industry

    CEO Roundtable: Teamwork Across the Potato Industry

    During Potato Expo 2023, key association CEOs throughout the U.S. potato industry came together for a live podcast recording focused on current and future opportunities for potatoes. Alison Bodor, President and CEO of the American Frozen Foods Institute, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, and Blair Richardson, President and CEO of Potatoes USA, sat down with Eye on Potatoes podcast host Lane Nordlund to talk about how the organizations work together to strengthen partnerships, create new opportunities, and work collaboratively to improve the potato industry.

    Guests:
    Alison Bodor, President & CEO, American Frozen Food InstituteKam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilBlair Richardson, President & CEO, Potatoes USAThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles. 

    • 25 min
    An update on Mexico and other potato trade efforts

    An update on Mexico and other potato trade efforts

    The full Mexican market for fresh U.S. potatoes was finally opened in the Spring of 2022, culminating a decades-long effort to tap into that massive market.  Since then, Potatoes USA has been working with its team in-country to build that market. At the same time, the National Potato Council has been working with Administration and Congressional leaders to ensure the boarder remains open for U.S. shipments. 

    During Potato Expo 2023, we sat down with Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer of Potatoes USA, Kam Quarles, CEO of NPC, and Matt Lantz, Vice President of Global Access at Bryant Christie Inc., to talk about the potential for Mexico for fresh potato exports, how have things been going so far, and efforts to open new markets for U.S. potatoes and potato products.
     
    Guests: 
    Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer, Potatoes USAKam Quarles, CEO, NPCMatt Lantz, Vice President of Global Access, Bryant Christie Inc.
    This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles. 

    • 20 min
    Political Forecasting with Charlie Cook: Where are we headed and how did we get here?

    Political Forecasting with Charlie Cook: Where are we headed and how did we get here?

    Long-time NPC Washington Summit favorite Charlie Cook sat down with Eye on Potatoes host Lane Nordlund before his address to 2023 Summit attendees for a wide-ranging interview reviewing the 2022 elections, previewing 2024 and beyond, and talking about his love of America's favorite vegetable. As the founder and contributor to the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Charlie is widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading authorities on U.S. elections and political trends.

    Guest: 
    Charlie Cook, Founder and Contributor to the Cook Political Report with Amy WalterThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.  

    • 25 min
    New NPC President RJ Andrus and VP Dean Gibson on the Industry's Impact on the Country

    New NPC President RJ Andrus and VP Dean Gibson on the Industry's Impact on the Country

    After taking the gavel as NPC's 2023 President, RJ Andrus of Idaho Falls, Idaho, along with VP of Legislative Affairs Dean Gibson of Paul, Idaho, sat down during the National Potato Council's 2023 Washington Summit to talk about the council's proactive policy agenda, working to advance specialty crop interests during Farm Bill negotiations, and the newly released study that revealed the industry's $100.9 billion impact on the U.S. economy. 

    Guests: 
    RJ Andrus, President, National Potato CouncilDean Gibson, Vice President, Legislative AffairsThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato growing obstacles.  

    • 23 min

Customer Reviews

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10 Ratings

Ranchyranchhand ,

AgAdvocate

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

KarenCQu ,

Excellent podcast!

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

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