Now, researchers have developed their own ‘hot potato’ that fares better under climate change: in fact these tubers grow up to 30% larger than normal, during heatwave conditions.

Potato acreage is down by about 9% in Washington and unchanged from year-earlier totals in Idaho, Oregon and California, ...

Poor soil conditions—especially cold and wet clay soil—are the number one reason potato crops fail. Planting too shallow, too close together, or in the wrong temperature window can ruin yields ...

The EU's crop monitoring service this week cut its monthly potato yield forecast by 2.5%, though its revised outlook matched the average of the past five years. France may be hit hard.

Idaho’s potato crop has caught up well after wet, cold weather during planting and emergence seasons delayed its start. TrendingAgriculture secretary pledges quick action on farm laborUSDA ...

Around 10% of the potato crop in Agra has already been damaged by the low temperature and ground frost, said officials. Farmers also fear a decrease in crop yield due to the small size of potatoes.

P.E.I. had some great weather for potato growing early in the season, but recent weeks have changed the potential from bumper crop to average or worse.