● Live · Aug 03, 2026
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Wisconsin potato harvest is underway — red and yellow varieties are being washed, graded, and packed now

Alsum Farms has kicked off its Wisconsin red and yellow potato harvest at its Adams facility, with the first loads already moving through washing, grading, and packing. It's an early signal that new-crop domestic potatoes are entering the supply chain.

Fresh-market potato timing matters for buyers planning fall sets and promotional windows. Wisconsin is a meaningful production region for red and yellow varieties, and the start of harvest typically marks the transition away from storage-crop supply toward fresher, new-crop product.

Watch for volume and sizing reports as the harvest progresses — early-season quality and yield can set the tone for fall pricing and availability.

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