North Dakota
Seed Potatoes Report 2019: Eastern & Central United States
Wet early and wet late was a common theme for potato growers in the U.S. this year, certified seed growers included. In Idaho, spring rain hampered... READ MORE »
20% of North Dakota’s potato crop unharvested, disaster relief approved
It has been a rough fall for farmers in the Red River Valley, and estimates for the potato crop reflect that. Because of flooding and early freezes... READ MORE »
Recent cold stretch has Red River Valley harvest efforts about done
Potato farmers in the Red River Valley area of Western Minnesota and Eastern North Dakota have done about all they can to salvage their crop. Now, the... READ MORE »
Red River Valley growers facing significant loss of fresh potato crop
Ongoing poor weather conditions in the Red River Valley have potato growers facing significant losses. Ted Kreis, marketing and communications ... READ MORE »
State of emergency declared in North Dakota in lieu of flooding, blizzard
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, Ag Commissioner Doug Goehring and other state officials met with concerned citizens and public officials in Fargo,... READ MORE »
North Dakota senator pushes USDA to focus on weather relief for farmers
On Oct. 17, Senator John Hoeven of North Dakota encouraged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to focus efforts on relief for producers impacted by wea... READ MORE »
Rain, cold wreak havoc for Red River Valley’s potato harvest
Grand Forks has seen just under 10 inches of rain in the past three weeks, followed by a full-fledged blizzard right in the middle of the potato harve... READ MORE »
North Dakota State to receive $457K in grants for potato projects
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has awarded $457,254 in grants to improve potato production in the state as part of a $2.7 million specialt... READ MORE »
Harvest update: Rain slowing progress in key potato-growing regions
A wet spring hindered potato planting efforts around the U.S. The harvest season is turning out to be quite wet, as well. In Wisconsin, near-re... READ MORE »
Late-summer potato crop progress reports from around the U.S.
Harvest 2019 is right around the corner for the major potato-producing regions in the northern United States. Here are a few reports from around the c... READ MORE »
