Minnesota is one of the top potato growing states, ranking around the 7th place with a potato production of 18.8 million cwt in 2012.
The top potato varieties grown in Minnesota (fall harvest 2016, by acreage) are:
- Russet Burbank (63.7%)
- Norland (13.9%)
- Umatilla (7.5%)
- Dakota Pearl (3.4%)
All other varieties count for less than 3% of the Minnesota Fall acreage.
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