crop report
USDA estimates drop in US potato production for 2025
Potato growers produced 412.06 cwt of potatoes during 2025 — 9.11 million cwt less than in 2024, or a 2.2% decline, according to USDA estimates. ... READ MORE »
Report: US potato crop to experience minimal reduction in 2025
The U.S. potato crop can expect a minimal reduction for 2025, according to a report compiled by North American Potato Market News (NAPMN) for the Mich... READ MORE »
Warm weather slows potato harvesting in Red River Valley
A recent wave of warm weather has slowed potato harvesting in North Dakota and Minnesota, dropping progress in both states below the five-year average... READ MORE »
Report forecasts dip in Canadian potato production
Canadian growers are forecast to produce 122.2 million cwt of potatoes in 2025 — 6 million cwt, or 4.7%, less than the country produced last year. ... READ MORE »
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 »
