Articles tagged under: yellow potatoes
Red River Valley Potato Packers Adjusting to a Slow Harvest
Published October 25, 2019
According to the Northern Plains Potato Growers Association, 40 to 45 percent of fresh red and yellow potatoes are dug so far in the Red River Valley. Last year at this time, the number was more than 90 percent. Local…Different Potato Varieties Highlighted at NPPGA Field Day
Published August 23, 2019
The Northern Plains Potato Growers Association recently held their annual field day, with the tour beginning at Hoverson Farms in Larimore, North Dakota. Russet potatoes for processing were featured at the stop. "There are a few new good varieties like…Red Potato Market Hits a Low
Published May 2, 2018
The red potato market in the Red River Valley is at a 14-year low. The base price for #1 A-sized reds was at $15 per hundredweight or higher from September through February. In some cases, prices are now as low…