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.

Other key potato-producing states such as Colorado, North Dakota, and Wisconsin are expected to hold relatively stable levels or show minor fluctuations. Colorado's planted area increases slightly from 54,000 to 55,000 acres, while North Dakota's drops from 73,000 to 72,000 acres. Wisconsin shows a marginal increase in both planted and harvested acreage, rising to 68,000 and 67,000 acres, respectively, for 2025.

Overall, the forecasted data suggests a tightening in U.S. potato supply due to reduced harvested acreage in several major states. While some states such as California and Texas maintain steady production levels, broader national trends indicate that growers may be responding to economic, environmental, or market pressures influencing planting decisions for the 2025 season.

Source:  USDA June 30, 2025 news release