Are growers in North Carolina optimistic about the future of potato production in their state?
I think all farmers are optimistic, with the obstacles that face them. This year, with the optimism of high commodity prices wheat, hay, soybean and even cotton I think theres pretty good optimism for the agricultural industries here. I think youll see some other farms that were growing potatoes and other produce acreage going out into the grains, which should help potato prices and prices in general. Theres very little of the potato acreage thats irrigated because we usually get sufficient rainfall. Last year we were very dry during growing and harvest. It usually depends on the weather systems that go across the country. Were not like Idaho and Colorado where everything is irrigated and we can adapt to the weather conditions.
