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Dry weather averts disaster for Maine's potato farmers

The dry spell has been a relief to Maine's potato farmers who have been plagued by wet weather since planting.

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Wet fields jeopardize some of Aroostook's potato crop

Potatoes need healthy moisture to grow, but too much water can lead to rot — and you can’t sell rotten potatoes.

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Cooperative Extension Potato Breeder Honored By Maine Potato Industry

Cooperative Extension Potato Breeder Honored By Maine Potato Industry
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Planting Season is Here

Planting season has begun and Don Flannery talks about how the season is going so far.

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A look at the UMaine Agricultural Research and Development Farm

During peak harvest season each year, the University of Maine's Agricultural Research and Development Farm in Presque Isle tests some 250 potato varieties.

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What is a 'potato recess,' and will it continue into the future?

Aroostook County is the largest county in Maine, and the vast majority of that land is planted with potatoes. Students historically get a harvest break to help out.

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Maine's agriculture harvest grew in size last year, while national production fell

The new USDA data also show that 2022 was another strong year for Maine potato production, with 1.81 billion pounds harvested.

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Maine harvested strong potato crop in 2022, according to USDA data

Maine farmers harvested more than 1.8 billion pounds of potatoes last year, according to newly released USDA data.

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The top news stories of 2022 in the Presque Isle area Part 2

The following is the first of two articles highlighting some of the Presque Isle region

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Maine potato farmers are ready with extra storage after 2021's stellar crop – Potato News Today

Maine potato farmers are ready with extra storage after 2021's stellar crop – Potato News Today
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