Fewer Potato Acres Expected In Idaho This Year

When compared to 2024 numbers, Idaho’s potato acres are projected to decrease by 15,000 in 2025.  If realized, that would be a 5% year-over-year drop, according to the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.

In addition, total U.S. potato acres are forecast to fall by 4% from 930,000 acres in 2024 to 891,000 acres this year.  The the largest acreage reductions are expected in Idaho, Washington, Oregon, and Maine.

All three of the major frozen potato processors made significant contract volume cuts for the 2025 crop.

For details, read the IFBF's article.

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