Black Gold Farms starts Texas potato harvest soon

Black Gold Farms, Grand Forks, N.D., will start the harvest of red potatoes in Texas soon.

The company will be harvesting the potatoes for about a month, starting in early May in Pearsall, Texas, according to a news release. Harvest then shifts to Missouri acreage.

The new-crop potatoes will be arriving as retailers see strong spring demand due to consumer reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic in May.

Keith Groven, director of operations at Black Gold Farms:
 

“We’ve been able to manage demand as best as we can during this difficult time.”

“However, there’s nothing better than seeing the harvesters run and getting our own fresh red potatoes in the market.”

Steve Wright, Pearsall farm manager at Black Gold Farms:
 

“There was a light freeze during the growing season, but its effect on production will be minimal.”

The red potatoes are available in 'locally grown' five-pound poly bags and half bins for Texas programs.