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Michigan Potatoes
Potatoes are Michigan’s leading produce commodity, generating $178.7 million in farm gate sales in 2016 and nearly 2 billion pounds of potatoes harvested from as far south as Monroe County to as far north as Iron County in the Upper Peninsula. Michigan is the nation’s leading producer of potatoes for potato chip processing. Montcalm is the largest potato production county in Michigan.*
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Potatoes
When thinking about side dishes, one of the first sides that are thought of are potatoes. MSU Extension offers exploration of this vegetable through educational opportunities provided by experts to inform and incorporate your interests.
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2016 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2017
In 2016 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties in Michigan. -
2017 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2018
In 2017 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties in Michigan. -
2015 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2016
In 2015 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2010 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2011
In 2010 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2006 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2007
In 2006 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2014 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2015
In 2014 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2011 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2012
In 2011 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2013 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2014
In 2013 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2005 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2006
In 2005 the Potato Outreach program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2012 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2013
In 2012 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2009 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2010
In 2009 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2008 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2009
In 2008 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
2004 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2005
In 2004 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan -
2007 Michigan Potatoes USA Report
Published on January 2, 2008
In 2007 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties performance in Michigan. -
Investing in Seed Potatoes
The Michigan potato industry brings in roughly $160 million dollars at the farm gate. The state is also considered one of the top producers of potatoes used for potato chips.
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2018 Michigan Potatoes USA SNAC Report
Published on December 28, 2018
In 2018 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties in Michigan. -
2012 Michigan Potatoes Out of Storage Report
Published on January 3, 2013
In 2012 the Potato Outreach Program compiled these results of the SNAC International varieties storage performance in Michigan. -
MSU's purple potatoes promote partnership
Dave Douches, director of the MSU Potato Breeding and Genetics program, partnered with Great Lakes Potato Chip company to produce limited-edition purple potato chips from the Blackberry potato, a variety developed by the university’s Potato Breeding and Genetics program.