Latest News From Wisconsin Potatoes

Besides maximizing domestic sales,  Wisconsin potato marketers are looking to expand markets in Mexico and Canada, says Dana Rady.

The Wisconsin potato outlook is relatively strong, but industry leaders say the crop is running a bit behind schedule.

Friesland, Wis.-based Alsum Farms & Produce anticipates a very good quality crop of Wisconsin potatoes, says Christine Lindner, marketing manager for the company.

Harvest will pick up steam in August for the 2021 Wisconsin potato crop.

Not everybody grows or handles organic potatoes in Wisconsin, but those who do say it’s a worthwhile category.

Wisconsin potato growers predicted their entire industry should be digging in earnest by mid-August, although some spuds were on track to come out as early as the last week of July, suppliers said.

With cool and wet weather in April and May, unseasonably hot weather around Memorial Day and dry weather in July, Mother Nature has given Wisconsin potato growers a challenging season.

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