NDSU potato breeder Susie Thompson has a few new varieties that look promising following the 2023 growing season. A red variety is currently being evaluated by growers. A dual-purpose yellow variety looks promising along with three russets. There has been a shift in what types of potatoes are planted across the Red River Valley. “In 2008, just three percent of our fresh market potatoes were yellow,” said Thomson. “In the fall of 2023, 40 percent were yellow. Our numbered line ND1241-1Y could be a very timely release.” There is already large seed acreage available for the new variety.
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