8 States That Produce The Most Potatoes

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1. Idaho 

Potato Production in 2022: 120.7 million cwt 

Idaho has been the largest potato producing state in the US since 1957, after it overtook Maine. The state has a very high potato yield owing to its optimal environmental conditions and decades-long cultivation history. As of 2023, Idaho accounts for nearly a third of US potato production, emphasizing Russet varieties.

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