Eastern crop is short as Maine stocks lead potato market
Reports from The Packer show a sizable potato shortfall across the East outside Aroostook Maine due to July and August dryness. Yields in Pennsylvania New York and New England are 10 to 25 percent below last year with Maine stock arriving early and driving higher near term demand while European imports are uncertain and no cars will be shipped this year. Potatoes in North Bangor Kingman Pittsfield and other Maine towns report 10 to 25 percent smaller crops with digging starting mid September and prices around 60 to 70 cents for early stock.
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Potato Crop Outlook in Weedsport and Nearby Areas
In Weedsport and surrounding towns the potato crop faces a lighter year with expected yields below 2024 levels. Dry soils and delayed digging mark the season, with variable car shipments planned across towns like Fairport Beaver Dams Clymer Phelps Nineveh Calverton Oayfield Southampton Warsaw Peru Oswego Wallace and Canastota, and prices around 60 to 80 cents.
Potato crop outlook dim in Waterbury and Cromwell
Waterbury Conn reports potato output 25 percent below last year with local sales and limited early crops selling at 50c per bushel. Cromwell Conn notes a 60 percent drop as crops are not shipped out, though quality and outlook remain cautiously favorable.
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Potatoes in Chicopee and Cheshire Crop Estimates Cut
In Chicopee Mass on Sept 11 the potato crop is expected to be 4 percent smaller than last year with overall poor yields though current quality is good. Digging starts from July to October and small lots fetch 90c to 81c while no carlot sales occur. In Cheshire the crop is one third smaller than last year with no shipments and a light general crop but fair outlook. Digging began August 20 with prices from 76c to $1 per bushel.
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Potato crop expected 20 percent earlier this season
Warren New Hampshire September 11 growers report potatoes maturing about twenty percent sooner than last year. General crop appears normal though outlook remains fats. Digging to begin September 15 with prices around 45 cents a bushel. quality currently not very good.
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Shortage Across Vermont Potatoes Cited In Early September Report
Vermont towns report potato crops variably down from last year with widespread small yields due to dry weather. Digging starts late September. prices range from 80c to $1 per bushel. shipments limited or nil in many stations including Milton, Fairfax, South Royalton, Middlebury, East Fairfield, Lincoln, Brandon, Plainfield, and nearby areas.
Government crop report on Septembers potato and apple conditions
The September crop report flags a national potato condition of 73.7 on September 1, down from 82.9 on August 1 and below the ten year average. State readings include Maine 36, New York 67, Michigan 72, Wisconsin 73. Apple conditions on September 1 stood at 62.3, up slightly from a month earlier and well above last year, with ten year average 64.7.
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Maine potato crop drives strong freight demand across New England
Boston September 11 reports a surge of potato shipping from Aroostook County as harvest hits peak. Railcar shortages and heavy outbound movement to Baltimore Washington Savannah and Jacksonville push prices up and prompt forecasts of 12 to 16 million bushels for Maine. Local markets see car loads rising with shipper activity across Bangor Caribou and other points as growers anticipate a bumper crop despite dry spells and frost risks.
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Potatoes Seen Short, Yet MidWest Yields Vary Widely
Reports from Chicago dated September 12 indicate drought has reduced yields in many districts, but commercial growing areas in the Middle West may still enjoy a fair overall crop. The potato estimate remains uncertain until digging begins, with prices likely higher than last season due to production prospects.
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Potato Crop Report Forms Across Utah Towns
Huntington and Mount Pleasant report potato crops up 50 and 25 percent with 2 and 20 cars expected respectively if conditions hold. Pleasant Grove and American Fork foresee 40 to 50 and about 30 cars, with digging from October. Prices range around 35 cents per bushel, outlooks listed as good to very good.
Potato crop outlook across Utah towns shows gains
Reports from Morgan Elsinore and Lehi note potato crops 10 to 26 percent larger than last year with good quality expected. Estimated shipments range from 8 years at Elsinore to 350 cars regionwide, prices firm around 60c per bushel in Morgan and 50 to 60c per bushel locally. Digging begins early October in all sites.
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Nebraskas and Colorados Potatoes Outlying the Shortage
Potatoes face a nationwide shortage but Nebraska and Colorado expect to post yields equal to or larger than last year. Nebraska's crop centers on Early Ohio and white varieties, with ample shipments to southern markets from September through November. Colorado, aided by favorable later-season growth, anticipates a moderately larger crop though late-season timing and irrigation limits affect overhead.
A Larger Colorado Potato Crop Across Towns
Report from Peyton Delta Eagle Monte Vista Grand Valley New Castle Esioee Grand Junction notes potato crop sizes, quality, and shipment projections across multiple Colorado towns with varied yields and harvest timings. Digging starts range from September to October, with prices around $1 per hundredweight in some districts.
Michigan Potatoes Damaged by Drought and Frost Shock Markets
Herbert L. Brooks reports a September frost around Mackinac and long dry spells cut potato yields in Michigan Minnesota and Wisconsin. Early stock looked good but digging revealed small potatoes with withered vines. Prospects point to higher winter prices, while Maine may supply a strong crop and Michigan’s supply to the eastern market will be limited. Warder and Noltemeier anticipate lower yields in Wisconsin Minnesota and upper Michigan and expect Maine to play a major role in the market.
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Rosenberg backs the Towa Butter and Egg Co in Chicago
H Rosenberg owner of Rosenberg Paper Co clarifies that he runs the Towa Butter and Egg Co to clear local traders’ guesses. His assets exceed 50 000 and he has invested 10000 in the Lona Butter and Eye Co while Marcus Klapholz is only an employee. With Rosenberg in active charge, trade is expected to proceed properly and butter and eggs will be handled exclusively by the new firm as larger quarters are sought.
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Kaw Valley Potato Crop Shortage Impacts Fall Market
Kansas City report notes flood reduced Kaw valley potato yield leaving little surplus in the district near Kansas City. The shortage will push early fall demand to northern stock and reduce shipments from the local area to the South, affecting prices and availability.
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