Maine

United States

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The Potato Sector

Maine is among the top 10 potato producing States in the US.

According to a 2012 utilization survey, 68% of the potato acreage is dedicated to processing, 20% to seed and 12% to tablestock.

The top potato varieties grown in Maine (fall harvest 2016, by acreage) are:

Russet Burbank (40.6%)
Frito-Lay varieties (15.7%)
Norland (5.1%)
Russet Norkotah (4.8%)
Snowden (4.4%)

All other varieties count for less than 3% of the Maine Fall potato acreage.

Current FOB Shipping Point Prices

FOB Shipping Point Prices Potatoes and Onions (Source: Benton Harbor Market Office)

Agricultural Statistics Maine

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Potato Area Harvested in 2017:	47,500.00	acres	All seasons	ℹ
Potato Production in 2017:	15,200.00	(000) cwt	All seasons	ℹ
Potato Seed in 2017:	1,092.00	(000) cwt	All seasons	ℹ
Potato Yield in 2017:	320.00	cwt/acre	All seasons	ℹ
Potato Price at Producer in 2017:	10.20	USD/cwt	All seasons	ℹ
Potato Area Harvested in 2016:	46,500.00	acres	All seasons	ℹ
Potato Area Harvested in 2016:	46,500.00	acres	Fall only	ℹ