U.S. potato acreage forecast to decline modestly

Jul 09, 2025

The latest data from the USDA reveals a slight decrease in both planted and harvested potato acreage in the United States for 2025 compared to the previous year. The total area planted in 2025 is forecasted at 912,000 acres, down from 930,000 acres in 2024. Similarly, the total harvested area is projected to decline from 925,400 acres in 2024 to 905,900 acres in 2025, reflecting a continued but modest contraction in U.S. potato cultivation.

Idaho, the nation's leading potato-producing state, is expected to maintain its planted and harvested acreage at 315,000 and 314,500 acres, respectively. Washington, the second-largest producer, shows a noticeable reduction, with planted area falling from 160,000 to 145,000 acres and harvested area dropping from 159,500 to 144,500 acres. Maine and Minnesota also project declines in both planted and harvested areas, with Minnesota's harvested acreage decreasing from 42,600 to 40,500 acres.

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