
MN, ND potato crop on pace for about average yield after July heat stress, August recovery
North Dakota and Minnesota farmers planted record low potato acreage in 2026—67,000 and 38,000 acres respectively—making crop yield outlook a direct concern for regional agricultural producers and buyers.
North Dakota State University ExtensionUniversity of Minnesota ExtensionAndy RobinsonNorthland Potato Growers AssociationHoverson FarmsU.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Servicepotato acreage