Food Production
Potato Production by State 2026
Potato Production (CWT)
State | Potato Yield by State 2025 (CWT / Acre) | |
|---|---|---|
 | Idaho | 440 |
 | Washington | 635 |
 | Oregon | 635 |
 | Wisconsin | 420 |
 | North Dakota | 355 |
 | Colorado | 420 |
 | Michigan | 430 |
 | Maine | 335 |
 | Minnesota | 420 |
 | Nebraska | 500 |
 | California | 430 |
 | Texas | 425 |
 | Florida | 280 |
- Some data from 2010 and 2015 yields is inaccessible since it has been withheld to avoid disclosing information about invidiual operations.
- Data refer to potatoes grown on commercial farms. Potatoes grown in personal gardens have been excluded.
- The unit “cwt” stands for hundredweight, a United States Customary unit of measurement for measuring weight or mass. It is equivalent to 100 pounds (45.36kg) and is most often used for measuring the sales of agricultural products and livestock. This is also known as a “short hundredweight” to distinguish it from the British imperial hundredweight which is the equivalent of 112 pounds (50.8kg).
Potato production in the United States is a significant part of the country’s agriculture sector, with several states contributing substantially to the overall output. The leading potato-producing states include Idaho, Washington, Wisconsin, Oregon, and North Dakota. These states benefit from a combination of favorable climate conditions, fertile soils, and well-established agricultural infrastructure that support the large-scale cultivation of potatoes. Potatoes are a staple food in many diets, and they are used in a variety of dishes, such as French fries, baked potatoes, and mashed potatoes, which has driven much of the industry’s growth.
In terms of global potato production, the United States ranks among the top producers, alongside countries such as China, India, Russia, and Ukraine. China is the world’s largest potato producer, with its output significantly surpassing that of other countries. While the United States is not the largest producer, it still plays a crucial role in the international potato market, exporting potatoes and potato-derived products to various countries around the world.
