Where does the US get its potatoes?

Potatoes in the United States are grown in nearly every state, although about half of the crop comes from Idaho, Washington, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Colorado, Oregon, Maine, Minnesota, California and Michigan. Most potatoes are harvested in September and October (fall).

Where do US potatoes come from?

They are grown commercially in 30 states, but Idaho grows more potatoes than any other state, followed by Washington. North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Colorado are also leading producers of potatoes. In 2020 a total of 1 million acres of potatoes were harvested in the United States.

What state do 60 percent of US potato products come from?

Idaho leads the nation in potato production – we produce nearly 1/3 of all U.S. potatoes. Our growers produce more than 100 million hundredweight of potatoes annually on more than 300,000 acres.

How much potatoes does the US import?

U.S. trade value of potatoes 2015-2021

In 2021, U.S. imports of potatoes were valued at about 2.07 billion U.S. dollars, and the export value amounted to approximately 1.9 billion dollars in that year.

Where is the potato capital of the world?

Blackfoot boasts the largest potato industry in any one area, and is known as the "Potato Capital of the World." It is the site of the Idaho Potato Museum (a museum and gift shop that displays and explains the history of Idaho's potato industry), and the home of the world's largest baked potato and potato chip.

History through the eyes of the potato - Leo Bear-McGuinness

Does USA import potatoes?

U.S. imports of potatoes and potato products for the July 2020 – June 2021 marketing year increased by 12% in fresh weight equivalent volume and 16% in value, compared to the previous marketing year.

Where are potatoes exported?

In 2020, the top exporters of Potatoes were Netherlands ($798M), France ($684M), Germany ($391M), Canada ($293M), and Egypt ($257M). In 2020, the top importers of Potatoes were Belgium ($379M), Spain ($289M), United States ($281M), Netherlands ($280M), and Germany ($259M).

Who is the largest potato producer in the world?

China and India are the main producers of potatoes, with the United States ranked fifth among the leading potato producers worldwide. In the United States, Idaho topped the ranking of leading potato producing states, with an annual production amount of about 129 million cwt of potatoes in 2021.

What makes Idaho potatoes special?

The correct combination of the elements? Idaho's unique environment provides nearly perfect growing conditions for potatoes. The soil, clear clean water, clean air and climate in Idaho make potatoes superior to any potato grown anywhere else.

Where Do Idaho potatoes come from?

The Idaho® Russet is actually a relative of a variety originally found on the slopes of the Peruvian Andes – a place that turns out to be a lot like the area in Eastern Idaho. Our high altitude yields lots of warm sunny days that turn into cool evenings. Soil, of course, also plays a big role.

Is there really an Idaho potato truck?

The Big Idaho Potato Truck is on its 10th cross-country journey! It began in 2012 as a one-year campaign to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Idaho Potato Commission and became quickly apparent with its success that it would be more than a one-year occurrence, it literally became a big piece of pop-culture.

Where is most of the US food grown?

Ranking of States That Produce The Most Food (By Value)

California had the highest agricultural receipts in the United States in 2020 followed by Iowa, Nebraska, Texas and Kansas.

Does Washington produce more potatoes than Idaho?

Nationwide, Washington grows the second-largest volume of potatoes, accounting for about 21 percent of total U.S. production, according to the Washington State Potato Commission. Idaho grows the most at about 28 percent. But Washington farmers grow more potatoes per acre than anywhere in the world.

Which country exports the most potato?

Potato export data 2019 shows that France shipped the highest number of potato shipments. It was followed by Germany, Netherlands, Belgium and Egypt. These top exporters of potatoes, together committing 60% of total exports.

Are potatoes imported or exported?

U.S. calendar year potato trade for 2019 showed a strong positive balance with exports exceeding imports by $342 million. Exports grew 9% in volume to 1,807,084 metric tons (MT) and 8% in value to $1.9 billion, while imports declined 9% in volume to 1,638,749 MT but increased 1% in value to $1.57 billion.

Where does Japan import potatoes from?

During the first 6 months of MY 2021/22, Japan's potato imports increased by 8.46% in comparison to the same period of MY 2020/21. Within frozen products, in MY 2020/21, Japan imported 246.95 thousand metric tons of french fries out of which 73.5% came from the U.S., 20.2% from the European Union (E.U.)

Where are potatoes exported to from Canada?

The largest export destination for Canadian potatoes and potato products is the United States, accounting for 90.3% of Canadian potato exports in terms of value.

Why is Blackfoot Idaho called Blackfoot?

Blackfoot History

Blackfoot was named by the traders and trappers of the Hudson's Bay Company, who crossed the area in 1818. They met with the Indians with the blackened footwear, which was caused by wildfires that occurred in the area in 1812. They referred to them as the 'Blackfoot Crowd.

Does Idaho have a Potato Museum?

Located in the old Oregon Short Line Railroad Depot you'll discover the world of Idaho's Famous Potatoes. The Potato Museum provides information on potato history, the growing and harvesting process, nutrition, trivia and educational potato facts.

Why does PEI have potatoes?

The pride and care that our growers take in producing high quality potatoes is why PEI Potatoes are the best in the world. PEI has ideal conditions for growing its most famous crop. Our red, iron-rich soil is perfectly suited for potatoes, as it retains just the right amount of moisture during the growing season.

What state eats the most potatoes?

The National Potato Council tracks this and while it lags behind a year or two, you can easily follow the per capita potato consumption (currently at 117 pounds per year) as well as the highest producing states (Idaho has been on top since passing Maine in 1957).

Where do the best tasting potatoes come from?

French fingerlings (the family's favorite) are good in any dish, but especially hash browns and home fries, while Austrian Crescents are particularly tasty roasted or grilled, they say. Purple Peruvian fingerlings are a striking and delicious way to dress up a potato salad, while Yukon Golds are great mashers.