National Potato Council

Potato exports are HUGE for the U.S. economy. Over 20% of U.S. potato production is sent overseas, generating $4.78 billion in GDP and supporting 33,846 domestic jobs. America is a #SpudNation! Learn more at nationalpotatocouncil.org/spudnation

As planting season ramps up, potato growers are looking beyond the farm to help manage rising input costs, reports @OfficialRFDTV NPC's Michael Wenkel says expanding into overseas markets remains one of the best ways to help offset expenses. 📺rfdtv.com/potato-growers…

Ag leaders say #farmbill urgency needs to continue in the U.S. Senate. Hear more on its passage in the U.S. House and benefits to #specialtycropgrowers in our interview with @ThisSpudsForYou @scfba @brownfield #agnews brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-leader…

We commend @CongressmanGT and @HouseGOP for advancing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill takes an important step toward improving the competitiveness and long-term stability of America’s specialty crop family farms. farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

House passes farm bill by 224-200 vote: spudman.com/news/house-pas…

Growers face pivotal crossroads, writes @ThisSpudsForYou CEO: spudman.com/article/grower…

TASC funding to support @ThisSpudsForYou efforts to fully open Japanese market: spudman.com/news/tasc-fund…

Although USDA announced $1B in payments earmarked for specialty crops, sugar & other unspecified commodities not covered by the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, NPC's @KamQuarles tells @thepacker that "not a dime has gone out under that program" to date. thepacker.com/news/industry/…

🎉In just over 5 years, the Eye on Potatoes Podcast has reached a new milestone. Thanks to the 50+ industry guests and our regular listeners for helping us reach 25k downloads! If you haven't yet, subscribe on Apple Pods, Spotify, or wherever you listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eye…

While many of the Farm Bill’s safety net programs are not available to specialty crop growers, we're all playing in the same economic environment. The stress that our producers feel is just as intense as our Title 1 colleagues, says NPC's @KamQuarles. youtube.com/watch?v=JO5sYZ…

And now to continue the conversation, a panel of experts: Steve Censky, CEO, American Soybean Association; Neil Caskey | CEO, National Corn Growers Association and Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council Follow along here: x.com/PunchbowlNews/…

"From my involvement starting around 2014," writes 2026 NPC President Ben Sklarczyk, "I’ve seen that NPC’s strength doesn’t just come from the executive committee or the board. It comes from the participation of every single grower." Read his full column in @SpudmanMag👇

The SCFBA joined more than 50 ag organizations urging assistance for America's farmers. The adversity facing agriculture has never been greater, and meaningful, proportionate support is essential for the future of America’s specialty crop industry. 👉farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

With Japan PM Takaichi Sanae at the White House today, Oregon Senator @RonWyden sat down with AgInfoNet to talk about the bipartisan congressional effort to encourage President Trump to add U.S. fresh potatoes access to Japan to the topics of discussion. aginfo.net/report/64978/W…

From tackling labor shortages to expanding export markets and fostering sustainability, Michigan grower and 2026 NPC President Ben Sklarczyk talks with @farmdaily about his priorities for the organization. farmprogress.com/names-in-the-n…

The Idaho potato industry accounts for roughly a third of U.S. production and supports tens of thousands of jobs. Access to the Japanese market would bring tremendous benefits to farming communities across the state.

Bipartisan letter urges focus on fresh market access ahead of Japanese prime minister's visit: spudman.com/news/letter-ur…

Washington Week Ahead: All eyes on Japan and the U.S. potato industry's three-decade-long effort to gain access to the Japanese market for U.S. fresh potatoes. Via @agripulse agri-pulse.com/articles/24369…

U.S. potato growers produce the best potatoes in the world. Japan represents a massive market with significant export opportunities for American potato growers. Securing this long-delayed market access petition and unlocking the critical Japanese export market would make a meaningful difference for potato growers in our states and across the country. Read our full letter to @POTUS about the importance of prioritizing Japanese market access to our potatoes:

American growers produce some of the best potatoes in the world. Opening Japan’s market could create an estimated $150M in new exports each year for U.S. farmers. I joined @MikeCrapo and colleagues in urging the administration to prioritize market access with Japan. Read more:

Lawmakers urge Trump to push Japanese prime minister on potato access ow.ly/zzRC106vMox