Max Armstrong points to changes in food demand. For example, consumer demand for potatoes is rising fast, even as the food service demand falls. From March 16 through June 16, retail sales up 32%. Max digs into some new potato stats showing that spud demand remains strong for consumers.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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