Umatilla Russet, Red LaSoda see biggest gains in 2006

摘要

U.S. seed potato acres approved for certification in 2006 increased 5 percent from 2005. A report from Colorado State University showed 113,871 acres certified for 291 varieties. Industry groups have encouraged growers to plant fewer acres to keep prices at a profitable level, and it appears to have made an impact, as the increase in plantings was minimal.