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January 2021 Highlights

Potato-Cast

Release Date: 02/01/2021

Nematode Research: Helping Potato Farmers and Consumers show art Nematode Research: Helping Potato Farmers and Consumers

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Inga Zasada about the latest nematode project and how it can help the potato industry increase yield and profit. Resources for this episode: For questions or feedback on Actionable Science Against Nematodes Project, please contact Alyssa Green at   To learn more about Production Research at Potatoes USA, visit To be featured on Potato-Cast, email  To see all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit     

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Eye on Potatoes: Partnership with National Potato Council show art Eye on Potatoes: Partnership with National Potato Council

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Kam Quarles, Chief Executive Officer of National Potato Council about standing up for potatoes on capitol hill and why it’s important to know about the issues that affect the potato industry. Resources for this episode: To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting To see all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit  

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Resetting the Plate: How Policy Impacts Potatoes show art Resetting the Plate: How Policy Impacts Potatoes

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Howard Goldstein, MS, RD. Howard provides a holistic outlook on nutrition policies and the impact current potato research is making to stay ahead. White House Conference On Hunger, Nutrition, and Health: Alliance for Potato Research and Education: To be featured on Potato-Cast, email  Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting  See all the great information about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes; visit 

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Thoughts from Potato Growers: A Thanksgiving Special show art Thoughts from Potato Growers: A Thanksgiving Special

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews three growers about potatoes, performance, and their plans for Thanksgiving.  Featured Guests:Kevin Schleicher, Director of Sales at Wysocki Family of Companies.  Wendy Alsum-Dykstra, Chief Operating Officer at Alsum Farms & Produce.  Taylor Grant, Chief Operating Officer at GRANT 4-D FARMS, LLC.  :Sign-Up for To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting To see all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with...

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Doorway for Potatoes: A Visit from South of The Border show art Doorway for Potatoes: A Visit from South of The Border

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Kayla Vogel, Senior Global Manager, and Tiffany Thompson, International Marketing Manager, about the recent Reverse Trade Mission with Mexico. To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting  See all the great information about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes; visit 

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Potato Education: One Nutrition Translator Sees Opportunity show art Potato Education: One Nutrition Translator Sees Opportunity

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews the new Director of Nutrition and Industry Relations, Bonnie Johnson, MS, RD. Cervantes and Johnson discuss the various opportunities for educating those in the nutrition field about ‘quality carbohydrates.’ To be featured on Potato-Cast, email Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting See all the great information about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes; visit  

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Potato Nutrition and The Research Driving It Forward show art Potato Nutrition and The Research Driving It Forward

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, unpacks the health benefits of America’s favorite vegetable, potatoes. Resources for this episode: Learn more about Potatoes USA by visiting See all the great information available about potatoes, potato nutrition, or fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit To be featured on Potato-Cast, email

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John Toaspern Retirement Interview show art John Toaspern Retirement Interview

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes interviews recently retired John Toaspern. John shares his favorite memories, where he hopes to see the industry in the next 5 years, and how he is spending his free time.  Special Guest: John Toaspern To be featured on Potato-Cast, please send all inquiries to [email protected] All supporting documents for data provided in this episode can be found on To see all the great information available about potatoes or new and fun ways to cook with potatoes, v

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New Spud Lab Update show art New Spud Lab Update

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes shares how industry members have been utilizing the new Potatoes USA headquarters office in Denver, CO.  Special Guest: Culinary Director, RJ Harvey, RDN, CEC.  All supporting documents for data provided in this episode can be found on PotatoesUSA.com To see all the great information available about potatoes or new and fun ways to cook with potatoes, visit PotatoGoodness.com.

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March Potato Highlights show art March Potato Highlights

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, shares latest retail sales, potato menu trends, culinary development, and how potatoes are doing internationally.   

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In this episode, Potatoes USA Conversation Architect, Natalia Cervantes, interviews Chief Marketing Officer, John Toaspern who shares the most recent highlights from January 2021.