Experts say droughts could impact potato harvest

MAINE PUBLIC • August 22, 2025

Maine potatoes could take a hit this year due to ongoing drought conditions affecting most areas of the state. The U.S. Drought Monitor says about 80% of Maine is in some sort of drought condition. Jake Dyer is an agronomist and the director of seed production for the Maine Potato Board. He said, even though the droughts are worse in the southern part of the state, conditions could still stunt crop growth.