Navigating U.S. Potato Trade Opportunities in 2026

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes
Navigating U.S. Potato Trade Opportunities in 2026
Feb 06, 2026
Eye on Potatoes

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 group discusses the industry’s formal request for a Section 332 fact-finding investigation to address concerns regarding British Columbia’s efforts over 40 years to limit exports of potatoes to that province, along with concerns over other Canadian policies that may unfairly distort trade. They also explore how the industry is using trade leverage to decrease friction and expand the global footprint of U.S. potatoes in Asia, Mexico, and around the world. 

Episode Artwork Navigating U.S. Potato Trade Opportunities in 2026 12:51 Episode Artwork Advocating for a Stable and Secure Farm Workforce 24:22 Episode Artwork Instant Update: NPC Reacts to New Dietary Guidelines for Americans 16:44 Episode Artwork Deep in the Heart of Texas: Previewing Potato Expo 2026 16:07 Episode Artwork D.C. Update: Specialty Crop Growers Disapointed with Farm Aid Package 15:37 Episode Artwork Back in Session: Congressional Priorities and Regulatory Updates 32:46 Episode Artwork Federal Shutdown Week 2: Trade Fallout, Japan Access, and Emergency Aid 37:47 Episode Artwork D.C. Update: Reflections on 9/11 and the Potential Government Shutdown 37:08 Episode Artwork Revisiting the Impact of the 2025 Leadership Institute 40:04 Episode Artwork The $2.5 Billion Breakthrough: A Deep Dive into Specialty Crop Support 29:54 Episode Artwork Seeding the Future: Unpacking True Potato Seed 28:16 Episode Artwork MAHA and its implications on food & farm policy 44:02 Episode Artwork Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders: Potato LEAF's Five-Year Anniversary 25:52 Episode Artwork 2025 Political Outlook with Nathan Gonzales 25:46 Episode Artwork Endangered Species Act Update 27:24 Episode Artwork Meet Brett Jensen, NPC VP of Trade Affairs 14:34 Episode Artwork Tariff Volatility: NPC Analyzing Impact on Growers 25:54 Episode Artwork Checking in with NPC Leaders Ted Tschirky and Dean Gibson 18:11 Episode Artwork What's Next for Ag Labor Policy? 22:16 Episode Artwork The Moving Tariff Target 31:46 Episode Artwork Dietary Guidelines, Federal Nutrition Regulations, and How Growers Could be Impacted 20:59 Episode Artwork 2025 Potato LEAF Leadership Programs 22:06 Episode Artwork U.S. Potatoes in Mexico: Maintaining and Enhancing Export Market Access 31:48 Episode Artwork LIVE from Potato Expo: What Can We Expect from a New Administration and Congress? 30:46 Episode Artwork NPC's 2024 Wrapped with President Bob Mattive 37:20