GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The North Dakota Agriculture Experiment Station has released a new red potato variety called Dakota Skarlagen.

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Most potatoes are best grown in the fall or spring, as the temperature is neither too hot nor too cold. However, if you want the best chances of your potatoes thriving when planted in the fall, look ...

Michael Steinmann is third generation on his family farm near Ashton, Idaho, growing several varieties of potatoes for seed. A few years ago he grew 14 different varieties: red, yellow, brown, white, ...

Q: I plan to grow potatoes in my garden for the first time this spring. Are there varieties that do better than others in our region? - T. Hanson, Dilworth, Minn. A: North Dakota State University has ...

Who can resist a fluffy baked potato or creamy potatoes au gratin? Few foods are as versatile, delicious or nutritious as potatoes. Time Is Ripe: Apple season is arriving at our East Bay farmers’ ...

This time of year, local farmers markets brim with the vibrant colors of fall. Pumpkins, apples and winter squash dominate with their rich warm hues and bright pops of color, but venture a little ...

TWIN BRIDGES, Mont. — The average American eats 100-pounds of potatoes a year. So there's always demand for healthy seed potatoes. In this week's Montana Moment, we visit a certified seed potato farm ...

There are three main potato varieties: starchy, waxy and versatile all-purpose. Understanding these different types of potatoes is your key to success in the kitchen when cooking with them. This ...