Plus learn which type is best for making mashed potatoes, french fries and more. Potatoes are the hearty and reliable backbone of many cuisines throughout the world—the trusty spuds find a welcome ...

Even though two potato varieties may seem the same, there can be a big difference in how each makes it to the dinner table.

Michael Steinmann is third generation on his family farm near Ashton, Idaho, growing several varieties of potatoes for seed. A few years ago he grew 14 different varieties: red, yellow, brown, white, ...

Q: I plan to grow potatoes in my garden for the first time this spring. Are there varieties that do better than others in our region? - T. Hanson, Dilworth, Minn. A: North Dakota State University has ...