2019 harvest
Total potato acres planted up slightly in 2019
Total acres planted in the U.S. for potatoes in 2019 thus far is an estimated 967,500, a slight increase from last year. The estimate is from the USDA... READ MORE »
Heavy weeds on tap for Idaho potato growers, says expert
It was a very wet spring around the U.S., including in Idaho. The higher-than-usual precipitation could likely have potato growers in for a weedy summ... READ MORE »
Black Gold Farms’ Texas-grown potatoes to reach retailers soon
Black Gold Farms started harvest of the 2019 fresh crop of Texas colored potatoes the week of May 6-10. “I’m really excited to be digging our f... READ MORE »