crop report
Crop condition better than 5-year average in Minnesota, North Dakota
Potato harvesting in North Dakota has begun, while harvesting is well underway in Minnesota. In both states, crop condition is better than the five-ye... READ MORE »
Drought conditions worrying Maine potato producers
Ongoing drought conditions have producers in Maine’s $1.3 billion potato industry worried and urging growers to irrigate crops. About 80% of the ... READ MORE »
No late blight reported in Maine, North Dakota or Minnesota
While late blight has been found on potatoes in Dufferin County, Ontario, no cases have yet been reported in Maine, and spore counts continue to decli... READ MORE »
USDA numbers show dip of 18,000 acres planted in 2025
USDA reports that growers in the 13 reporting states planted 912,000 acres of potatoes in 2025 — a drop of 18,000 acres, or 1.9%, from 2024 numbers.... READ MORE »
Planting continues on pace in Minnesota, North Dakota; area reports ending
Potato planting in North Dakota and Minnesota continues, with Minnesota ahead of both last year’s pace and the average. For the week ending May 1... READ MORE »
Potato planting progressing in the Red River Valley
The USDA’s Potato Progress & Condition Report for the week ending May 4 shows potato planting progress in the Red River Valley. In North Dako... READ MORE »
USDA forecasts increase in Michigan potato production
Michigan’s 2024 potato production is forecast to be 22.2 million cwt., an increase of 3% from a year ago, according to USDA projections. Planted ... READ MORE »
Potatoes sold in PNW totaled $2.63 billion in 2023
The value of potatoes sold in the Pacific Northwest in 2023 totaled $2.63 billion, according to newly released USDA statistics. The data (.pdf) inc... READ MORE »
Growers beginning to wrap up harvest in favorable conditions
With harvest conditions favorable across the country, some U.S. potato growers have finished digging this year’s crop, with most others expected to ... READ MORE »
Michigan harvest slowed by warm temperatures, but reports are positive
Above-average temperatures have slowed Michigan’s potato harvest, according to the latest North American Potato Market News report, though reports i... READ MORE »
