Minnesota Certified Seed Potato And Post Harvest Winter Test Report

摘要

The 31 seed potato growers in Minnesota entered 6,134 acres for the 2019 crop year, a slight increase from the 5,932 acres in 2018.Growers experienced a cool, late spring, with the northern tier of the state experiencing delays in planting due to snow through April. Most growers were in the field and planting in May, with all completed by mid-June. As the growing season progressed,the temperatures warmed, rain fell consistently, and growers were excited about potential yields. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) inspectors were busy, with three inspections conducted on allcertified seed potato lots. Ultimately, 627 acres were rejected due to excessive mosaic, varietal mix, and not meeting eligibility requirements.