The harvested area for roots and tubers in the US is forecasted to decrease from 428.0 thousand hectares in 2024 to 410.56 thousand hectares in 2028. This represents a steady year-on-year decline of around 1% annually. Comparatively, the compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period shows a 0.9% decrease per year, depicting a consistent downward trend in the harvested area.

Future trends to monitor include:

Technological advancements in agriculture that could impact land efficiency.
Shifting consumer preferences towards alternative food sources, potentially reducing demand.
Environmental and policy changes affecting agricultural land usage.