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MINNESOTA
Seed potato growers in Minnesota applied to certify
5,685.75 acres for the 2021 crop year, a decrease from
6,267.41 acres in 2020. There were 52.25 acres rejected
for severe mosaic, varietal mix and not meeting
eligibility, resulting in 5,633.50 certified acres. Russet
Burbank was the variety with the most acres planted.
The spring brought warm weather and dry
conditions throughout the state. Most certified seed
potato growers were able to get in the field in late
April to early May, with most completing planting by
early June. Below average rainfall continued into the
summer. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture
(MDA) inspectors were busy, with three inspections
conducted on all certified seed potato lots.
July was warm and dry,
affecting the growing
conditions, followed by a warm August and September.
The heat during this period affected some quality and
yields and delayed harvest some days. Overall, growers
reported the harvest produced average to below
average yields statewide with good quality.
The MDA Potato Inspection Unit uses a generation
system and remains vigilant in detecting potato
virus and other disease. The Certified Seed Potato
Program continues to honor the USDA Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service memorandum of
understanding for Necrotic Virus Management
Plan. The global pandemic is still affecting farming
communities throughout Minnesota. Agriculture
Commissioner Thom Petersen continues to provide
guidance for each farm implementing a COVID-19
plan, providing safety measures for growers and all
who work in the industry.
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will be
conducting the postharvest winter test on the North
Shore of Oahu, Hawaii, again this year. Samples were
collected in October at the office in East Grand Forks
while observing social distancing and COVID-19
guidelines. The samples will be planted, and each lot
observed visually for stand, vigor, and potato virus. All
positive potato virus visual observations are confirmed
with a laboratory test.
Once complete, the results will be communicated to
the growers and industry. For copies of the Minnesota
Certified Seed Potato Directory please visit the
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