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:
 

1. Russet Burbank (63.7%)
2. Norland (13.9%)
3. Umatilla (7.5%)
4. Dakota Pearl (3.4%)

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