According to Northland Potato Growers Association’s website, the northern Plains potato sector - the third largest in the US - is valued at $500 million, employs 5,600 full-time equivalent workers and makes up 17% of the agriculture and food processing industry.
Despite a cold, wet spring that delayed the start of spring planting, the 2023 irrigated potatoes are in good condition, said Andy Robinson, NDSU Extension and U of M Extension potato agronomist. Warm temperatures in late June and early July pushed potato development, and the majority of the harvest was expected to begin during the first full week in September, weather permitting.
Source: agweek.com
