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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 National Potato Council, breaks down the bill's three main pillars: expanding labor access, controlling Adverse Effect Wage Rate costs and streamlining federal regulations. Brett Jensen, NPC Vice President of Trade Affairs and owner of Brett Jensen Farms in Idaho Falls, Idaho, joins the conversation to share his firsthand experience running an operation that has relied on H-2A workers for 25 years.  

The National Potato Council, and 13 state potato organizations, have formally requested the USDA immediately reinstate a previous ban on fresh potato imports from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island following the latest case of Potato Wart disease.

The National Potato Council, and 13 state potato organizations, have formally requested the USDA immediately reinstate a previous ban on fresh potato imports from the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island.

Mike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer of the National Potato Council, says some of the industry's biggest concerns mirror other segments of agriculture.

Mike Wenkel, the chief operating officer of the National Potato Council, said some of the industry’s biggest concerns mirror other segments of agriculture. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspiring young minds about their future role in agriculture and food production is part of the motivation behind the World Food Prize. Kara Henderlight is the Student Outreach Coordinator for CALS that's coordinating their outreach for the World Food Prize and Wisconsin Youth Institute. She explains what it is and why youth should give it a look. Windy! Dangerously windy! Stu Muck says Wisconsin is already populated with high wind advisories and soon it will involve mixed precipitation. Potato chips, french fries or a big baked spud. If you see it today, be reminded that the Wisconsin potato producer that put it there is losing money. Stephanie Hoff tells us that Mike Weinkle, COO of the National Potato Council is on the job to try and change that trend. Weinkle says they're working on everything from nutrition labeling issues to market access to help better those spud prices. Stephanie Hoff reports. While the war in Iran rages, connecting the dots on disruptions in dairy marketing continues. Bryce Windecker, dairyman himself and dairy analyst with EverAg says that the Middle East has turned into a bigger and brighter dairy market than ever before - until the war. Windecker says that the Saudia Arabia had been capitalizing on U.S. prices and purchasing a lot of butter and cheese. Now that dairy product is having a difficult time finding its way to the buyer. As prices go down, he says other major marketplaces like Mexico are moving their buying chairs to cheaper competitors versus the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Wisconsin’s potato growers get ready for spring planting, they’re also looking toward their trade associations to promote policy that works for growers, not against them. Mike Wenkel is the COO of the National Potato Council. He tells Stephanie Hoff about his hefty to-do list ahead of the growing season. He’s watching that nutrition definitions are pro-potato; he’s navigating labor reform conversations in Congress; and he’s advocating for market access during a period where we’ve got a big supply of spuds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Potato Council installed its 2026 Executive Committee leaders at the organization's Washington Summit, including Ben Sklarczyk (SKLAR-zik) of Johannesburg, Michigan, elected to serve as the NPC's President for the next year.

Applications are open for FarmPath, a national program designed to make farming more accessible and achievable for aspiring and beginning farmers, and he National Potato Council installed its 2026 roster of Executive Committee leaders during the group's annual Washington Summit.

Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council and Co-Chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says the Farm, Food, and National Security Act is a great move. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 discuss the pressing need for a stable and secure workforce.The panel explores efforts by the Agriculture Workforce Coalition to drive legislative and regulatory reforms. They address the complex intersection of border security, legal status for the existing workforce, and necessary updates to the H-2A guest worker program. The group also outlines current regulatory hurdles and how potato growers can engage with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., to amplify the industry's voice.Guests:Jonathan Sarager, Senior Federal Government Affairs Director, Western Growers  John Walt Boatright, Director, Government Affairs, American Farm Bureau Federation Mike Wenkel, COO, National Potato Council 

Folks from the potato industry here in the Pacific Northwest and from around the world gathered in Dallas, Texas last week for the 2026 Potato Expo, put on by the National Potato Council.

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 critical deadlines for emergency relief programs for growers; and top legislative and appropriations priorities, including securing funding for research and market development.Mike will also provide updates on the regulatory environment, covering: the potential impacts of the Department of Labor's new two-level wage structure for the H-2A program; and the benefits of the new EPA WOTUS proposal, specifically the clarity on excluding certain ditches.

Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says tariffs create leverage and that leverage creates opportunity … but you've got to use the leverage in the right way.

The National Potato Council is very disappointed with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week.

The National Potato Council is not pleased with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week, and the Department of Labor's updated shutdown plan confirms the processing of H-2A temporary labor applications will resume.

The National Potato Council is not pleased with the U.S.-Japan trade agreement reached last week, and the Department of Labor's updated shutdown plan confirms the processing of H-2A temporary labor applications will resume.

While recent news reports highlight the challenges soybean growers are facing and Congressional aid that's on its way, Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, and co-chair on the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, says let's not forget the other struggling crops.

Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we're still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' will help.

Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council, says yes, we're still waiting for a new farm bill, but the recently passed ‘One Big Beautiful Bill' will help.

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 Affairs and an Idaho potato grower. They'll discuss the origins of this investment, the light-speed delivery of payments, and the immediate impact on farms. We'll also explore how these funds, which include investments in agricultural research, foreign market promotion, and pest and disease eradication, are crucial for the sustained competitiveness of the potato industry and reflect the evolving recognition of specialty crops in U.S. agricultural policy. Tune in to understand what this historic funding means for the future of your farm!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. 

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 SeedAndy 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 technological status of true potato seed and discuss where it's headed in the marketplace. Kam will outline the National Potato Council's role in this innovation and highlight the importance of events like Potato Expo 2025 in keeping growers and industry members informed.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. 

Folks from the potato industry gathered in Coeur d'Alene last week for the National Potato Council's Summer Meeting.

On Wednesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets in Segment One with DuWayne Bosse from Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, it's the latest episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We discuss trade and tariffs with Nancy Martinez, Director, Public Policy, Trade and Biotechnology with NCGA and Jolene Riessen, Chair of the Iowa Corn Growers Association who also serves on NCGA's Trade, Transportation, and Animal Action Team. In Segment Three, we talk One Big, Beautiful Bill along with MAHA, trade and more as Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council joins the show. Then in Segment Four, we discuss livestock news and issues with Carrie Stadheim, Editor at Tri-State Livestock News.

Folks from the potato industry gathered in Coeur d'Alene last week for the National Potato Council's Summer Meeting.

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, Founder & Principal of Food Directions. We dive deep into the MAHA report, exploring its implications for food policy, the integrity of our science-based regulatory system, and the future of American family farms.Join us as we discuss:An overview of the MAHA Commission's key findings.Effective strategies for expanding access to and awareness of healthy foods.Defining "ultraprocessed foods" and distinguishing between beneficial and unhealthy food processing.The critical importance of peer-reviewed science in food and agricultural policy, and the dangers of allowing popular opinion to sway regulatory decisions.The implications of the report's criticisms of pesticides, including glyphosate, on farm practices and food safety protocols.The broader philosophical shift in the MAHA report regarding scientific consensus versus individual beliefs.How the agricultural industry and policymakers can collaborate to achieve a healthier America while safeguarding our science-based regulatory system and supporting family farms.Top priorities for a science-based and practical implementation of the MAHA report's health goals.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. 

During January's Potato Expo 2025, we sat down to talk about one of the most pressing issues impacting the agricultural community: labor. Joining the podcast for the first time was Shawn Packer, principal member of JPH Law, who brought his extensive expertise in legal frameworks shaping agricultural operations to the discussion. JPH Law is a consultant to the National Potato Council through the Agricultural Workforce Coalition on agricultural labor policy. We were also joined by Mike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer of the National Potato Council, who spearheads NPC's ag workforce efforts.  Guests: Shawn M. Packer, Principal Member, JPH LawMike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer, NPCThis 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. 

The Potato Leadership, Education and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, and it continues to be an invaluable asset to the industry. In 2024, it added its first new program to its leadership development offerings – Leadership in the Field held at the Gettysburg Battlefield. Recorded at Potato Expo 2025, we welcomed Colin Szawlowski, owner of Valley Spud LLC, and Mike Wenkel, Chief Operating Officer of the National Potato Council, to the podcast to talk about the successful programs of Potato LEAF – including the Leadership in the Field program – and the organization's impact in 2025. 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. 

Research is a critical tool as we work to feed a growing population here in the U.S. and around the world. During each NPC Washington Summit, the National Potato Council, along with growers and state partners, head to Capitol Hill to educate lawmakers about the importance of funding key research programs. Joining the discussion is NPC CEO Kam Quarles and the state manager from Michigan, Kelly Turner, the Executive Director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, to talk about the importance of research and how it is helping America's potato growers produce more with less. Guests: Kam Quarles, CEO, NPCKelly Turner, Executive Director, Michigan Potato Industry CommissionThis 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.  

It's been a year since we last checked in on the potato wart situation in Prince Edward Island, Canada. This week, we sat down with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, and Don Flannery, Executive Director of the Maine Potato Board, to talk about the U.S. potato industry's ongoing efforts to prevent the spread of wart to the United States. The group also talked about the release of a bipartisan letter by members of the U.S. Senate urging USDA to implement additional mitigation measures to prevent the introduction of PEI potato wart into U.S. growing areas.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. 

On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom, shares his belief as to why the end of June USDA Reports shouldn't matter to the market trade. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather forecast for the 4th of July week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the National Potato Council summer meeting, discuss Farm Bill prospects and ag labor with NPC CEO, Kam Quarles. Finally in Segment Four, more layoffs at John Deere and the Supreme Court decision on Chevron deference is discussed in ag news headlines with Jesse Allen.  

UPDATE: Due to scheduled construction at The Mirage Las Vegas, the National Potato Council moved the location of Potato Expo 2025 to the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 9-10, 2025.---After more than 20 years and numerous legal challenges, the Mexican market was opened to U.S. fresh potatoes in 2022. Nearly two years later, NPC, Potatoes USA, and the industry's top trade consultants at Bryant Christie, Inc. came together at Potato Expo 2024 to assess where things are, how far they need to go, and the challenges in realizing the potential of this valuable export market.Guests:Kim Breshears, Chief Marketing Officer, Potatoes USAMatt Lantz, Vice President, Global Access, Bryant Christie, Inc.Ted Tschirky, NPC VP of Trade Affairs, Potato Grower, Pasco, WashingtonKam Quarles, CEO, 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.  

Kam Quarles, chief executive officer of the National Potato Council, Bob Mattive, president of the National Potato Council and a potato grower from Monte Vista, Colo., and Kelly Turner, manager of the Potato Growers of Michigan, sit down with Christina Herrick, produce editor for The Packer, and talk about the importance of potatoes in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the economic impacts of the potato industry and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During Potato Expo 2024, National Potato Council 2023 President RJ Andrus and First Vice President Bob Mattive sat down to reflect on their time on the Executive Committee and preview some of the top policy priorities for the upcoming NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 26- March 1, 2024. RJ Andrus of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is a third-generation farmer and an owner of TBR Farms located in Hamer, Idaho. He has served on the Executive Committee since 2019, in roles including Vice President of Grower Outreach and Industry Research, and as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In addition to serving on the National Potato Council as First Vice President and Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Bob Mattive serves on several Colorado agricultural committees and boards. The 2,000-acre Worley Family Farms is run by Bob, his wife Gail (Worley), along with their sons Grant and Reid and nephew Matthew Smartt.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.  

The Farm Bill expired in September 2023, and the dysfunction in Washington, D.C. continues to threaten this essential rewrite of our nation's farm policy. Risk management, export promotion, pest and disease prevention, nutrition policy and numerous other programs that make growers competitive are tied up in political infighting. During Potato Expo 2024, Kam Quarles of National Potato Council and Tyson Redpath of The Russell Group sat down to talk about how we got here, where we might be going, and what growers can do to break the impasse on Capitol Hill.Guests: ●        Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council●        Tyson Redpath, Principal, The Russell GroupThis 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.  

This week's Open Mic guest is Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council. The potato industry is worth billions to the nation's economy but is facing strong headwinds from regulatory issues, farm policy and global trade access. The group's annual Potato Expo is expected to see record attendance this week in Austin, Texas including a presentation by USTR Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. Quarles says the industry is caught up in debate over the potato's place in nutritional guidelines for adults and children.

Potato growers and industry partners from around the world will descend on the Austin Convention Center, Jan. 10-11, for Potato Expo 2024, which will tap into all things Texas, with barbeque, music, culture, and a heavy dose of potatoes.Hosted annually by the National Potato Council, Potato Expo is the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry in North America, bringing together U.S. and international growers, suppliers, industry experts, and value chain partners all under one roof. Kam Quarles, NPC CEO, and Hollee Alexander, NPC VP of Industry Relations & Events, called into the Eye On Potatoes podcast to talk about the already record-breaking Potato Expo 2024 and what the international potato industry can look forward to in Austin. Learn more and register to join us at potato-expo.com. 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.  

Potatoes have become a culinary cornerstone in the American diet, gracing our tables in various forms, from crispy fries to creamy mashed goodness. However, the journey from field to fork involves a complex network of farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders working together to ensure a thriving potato industry. We had the privilege of sitting down with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC) to shed light on the efforts and initiatives aimed at advancing potatoes in the United States.

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What impact will the vacated Speaker of the House position have on U.S. agriculture? Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and Ethan Lane, VP of Gov. Affairs for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association share insight on the unprecedented event.

Tuesday's AOA kicked off with a look a the volatile commodity markets with Jim McCormick of AgMarket.net. In segment 2, Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council discussed his recent efforts on Capitol Hill for the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. Tuesday was Mike Pearson's final show as host, so in segment 3, he spoke with farm broadcaster Jesse Allen, who will taking over the host role on Monday, July 31st. Lance Knudson, owner of the American Ag Network and AOA joined the show in segment 4 and he and Mike discussed what makes AOA unique and why he's optimistic for the future of the program. For the remainder of this week, Hall of Fame Broadcaster (and AOA creator) Mike Adams will be hosting the show. Thanks for listening!

The National Potato Council's annual EPA-USDA Farm Tour allows federal regulators the opportunity to meet with growers face-to-face to better understand how their decisions have real-world implications on family farms. In July 2023, NPC partnered with the Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC) to host its annual Agency Farm Tour in Washington's Columbia Basin for USDA and EPA staff. Tour stops focused on the use of potato production technologies, including demonstrations of seed treatment, irrigation-mounted imaging cameras, drone and see-and-spray cameras, fumigation and chemigation equipment, and monitoring devices and models.The Eye on Potatoes podcast caught up with Washington state potato grower and NPC Environmental Affairs Committee Member Grant Morris, who hosted tour participants on his farm and demonstrated his operation's use of drone scouting tools to aid in his Integrated Pest Management efforts. Guests: Grant Morris, Partner at Schneider Farms, Pasco, Wash.; WSPC Commissioner; and National Potato Council Environmental Affairs Committee MemberMike Wenkel, COO, National Potato CouncilLearn more about NPC's annual agency farm tour here. 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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Tanner is down in Florida for the beginning of Commodity Classic and gives us an update on the WASADE Report. Delaney met with Kam Quarles, the CEO of the National Potato Council, to discuss what these producers have been up to, how they contribute to our supply chain economy, and things they would like to see in the upcoming Farm Bill.

We meet two leadership figures in the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA): Mike Joyner, president of the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association, and Kam Quarles, CEO at the National Potato Council. And U.S. Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa joins us to discuss her trip to Mexico over concerns of fentanyl, immigration issues and proposed ban on GMO corn from the U.S. and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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