Lender Predicts Profitable Returns

Northwest Farm Credit Services’ 12-month profitability outlook suggests profitable returns for potato producers. According to the lender’s quarterly Market Snapshot report released in April, remaining potatoes in storage are in short supply, and there are concerns that inventories may be depleted before the new crop is available.In addition to short inventories, other factors in the lender’s projections include rising input costs and challenges related to the availability of water and trucking.