Articles tagged under: United Potato Growers of America
Fresh Red Potato Prices Stay Strong
Published February 20, 2022
United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompien says the industry is shifting from red to yellow potatoes. "We saw that in the Red River Valley in the last crop season. Yellow acres were up about 9.5 percent…The Fresh Yellow Potato Sector is Growing
Published January 6, 2022
According to United Potato Growers of America CEO Mark Klompien, the fresh yellow potato sector is experiencing a growth trend unlike any other. Fresh yellow potato shipments for the 2021-22 season are close to 10.8 million hundredweight, a 3.5 percent…Potato News
Published June 30, 2021
Fresh potato growers are starting to get an idea of the market dynamics ahead of the new crop shipping season. Hear more from United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompien in Potato News, presented by Corteva Agriscience,…Fresh Yellow Potato Production Gets a Boost in Red River Valley
Published June 28, 2021
Fresh yellow potato production is increasing in the Red River Valley, a shift away from red potato production. United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompien says it’s not a dramatic shift and the trend is being seen…Fresh Red Potato Prices and Supplies are Stable
Published January 6, 2021
U.S. fresh red potato supplies for 2020-2021 are forecast at 12.4 million hundredweight. The drier harvest in portions of the Red River Valley impacted supply. "The Red River Valley production is up five percent compared to last year and some…COVID Impacts 2021 Potato Expo
Published October 30, 2020
The 2021 Potato Expo is going virtual on January 5 - 7. National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says domestic and international travel-related restrictions would have made an in-person event challenging. "It was the best way to bring the expo…National Potato Council Hosts Virtual Summer Meeting
Published June 29, 2020
The National Potato Council held its virtual summer meeting last Thursday. During a potato industry and COVID-19 update, United Potato Growers of America President and CEO Mark Klompien reviewed demand and pricing for fresh red potatoes. Klompien said shipping started…Fresh Red and Russet Prices Remain Strong
Published February 22, 2020
Fresh red and Russet potato prices are stronger this year. Part of that is due to the wet fall’s impact on supply. United Potato Growers of America President Mark Klompien says fair returns are expected again. "Weekly shipments are still…Fresh Red Potato Shipments Lower in 2019-2020
Published January 15, 2020
U.S. fresh red potato shipments dropped to 12.7 million hundredweight in 2019-2020 from 13.8 million hundredweight in 2018-2019. United Potato Growers of America CEO Mark Klompien says the drop isn’t too surprising. "With the situation that happened with Mother Nature,…