Potato production down 5% in 2024, USDA forecasts

The November USDA crop production report reported that the potato area harvested in 2024 was 923,100 acres, down 4% from 2023.

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The November USDA crop production report reported that the potato area harvested in 2024 was 923,100 acres, down 4% from 2023.
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The USDA forecasts U.S. potato production for 2024 at 417.8 million cwt, down 5% from 440.1 million cwt in 2023.

The November USDA crop production report reported that the potato area harvested in 2024 was 923,100 acres, down 4% from 2023. The USDA reported that the U.S. potato 2024 yield per acre was 453 cwt, down 1% from 458 cwt in 2023.

The following shows forecast 2024 production by state, with percent change compared with 2023 production:

  • California — 8.98 million cwt, down 9%.
  • Colorado — 21.2 million cwt, up 1%.
  • Florida — 4.1 million cwt, down 31%.
  • Idaho — 135.2 million cwt, down 6%.
  • Maine — 18.25 million cwt, up 9%.
  • Michigan — 22.2 million cwt, up 3%.
  • Minnesota — 17 million cwt, down 10%.
  • Nebraska — 9.9 million cwt, down 7%.
  • North Dakota — 23.3 million cwt, down 12%.
  • Oregon — 26.3 million cwt, down 2%.
  • Texas — 6.67 million cwt, down 1%.
  • Washington — 99.65 million cwt, down 4%.
  • Wisconsin — 25.1 million cwt, down 12%.
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