Latest News From Washington & Oregon Potatoes

Washington potato growers see strong market, but later start
Washington potato growers see strong market, but later start

After a year of strong fresh potato prices, Washington potato marketers are looking at a favorable new crop outlook and strong demand for both processing and fresh potato supplies.

Wong Potatoes sees slight acreage decline
Wong Potatoes sees slight acreage decline

Klamath Ore.-based Wong Potatoes Inc. will see a slight acreage decline based on water availability concerns, said Ron Settlemire, sales manager.

Double-N Potatoes looks for a good crop
Double-N Potatoes looks for a good crop

Burlington, Wash.-based Double-N Potatoes, a grower of premium, fresh-market colored potatoes in Washington’s Skagit Valley, expects similar acreage compared with last year, said Ryan Schols, chief financial officer.

Turning the page on 2020 good for potato growers
Turning the page on 2020 good for potato growers

2021 is a new year for potato growers, and that’s a good thing.

Washington potato growers enjoy improved outlook
Washington potato growers enjoy improved outlook

Record temperatures in late June brought triple-digit heat to much of Washington and Oregon, but industry observers said the potato crop enjoyed near-perfect growing conditions until then.

The Packer seeks input from Washington and Oregon potato suppliers
The Packer seeks input from Washington and Oregon potato suppliers

The Packer is seeking insight from Washington and Oregon potato suppliers for the July 5 special section on potatoes from the region.

Marketing opportunities abound, potato suppliers say
Marketing opportunities abound, potato suppliers say

Potato marketers in the Pacific Northwest have multiple plans for their spuds this year, as usual.

Weather turns from foe to ally for potato growers
Weather turns from foe to ally for potato growers

Some potato growers in Washington and Oregon had trouble getting their crop in the ground, as wet and cold conditions lingered into planting season.

Washington & Oregon Potatoes 2018 business updates
Washington & Oregon Potatoes 2018 business updates

Catch up on the latest updates from several Washington and Oregon potato companies and the states' potato commissions.

Washington, Oregon potatoes running a little late
Washington, Oregon potatoes running a little late

Good potato growing conditions and harvest timing running a few days later than normal are reported by Washington and Oregon potato industry leaders.

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Business updates: Washington/Oregon Potatoes

Washington State University researchers have released a report analyzing what a water shortage has meant for Odessa, Wash., potato growers, and it’s not good news.