Over 200 varieties of potatoes can be found across the United States, so you would be forgiven for not knowing the nuances of each type. But if there is one bit of potato knowledge that will serve you ...

MAINE, USA — “It’s been more than 100 years since herds of woodland caribou graced the state of Maine. At least we can still claim the potato.” Thus opens the description in this year’s Fedco seed ...

Use russet potatoes if you prefer mashed potatoes with a traditional fluffy texture that easily absorb additions like butter. Opt for Yukon Gold potatoes if you want creamier mashed potatoes and an ...

“It’s been more than 100 years since herds of woodland caribou graced the state of Maine. At least we can still claim the potato.” Thus opens the description in this year’s Fedco seed catalog of the ...

I used the same recipe to make baked russet, Yukon gold, red, and sweet potatoes. Russets are usually used to make baked potatoes and were my favorite choice after trying all four. A sweet potato was ...

Kelly is a food editor and writer whose work has appeared across digital and print publications including Food & Wine, Food52, Martha Stewart Living, and Real Simple. Whether mashed or baked, roasted ...

When you shop in a supermarket produce section or order from a fine-dining restaurant menu, you’ll see small, colorful potatoes and fingerlings vying for your attention for your meal order. That’s ...

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 ...

BEND, Ore. — Northwest potato breeding program officials anticipate an influx of seed-sale royalties following the recent additions of two of their protected varieties to a short list of spuds ...