The US government wants to call potatoes grains instead of vegetables, which has upset some lawmakers. Senators Susan Collins and Michael Bennet are trying to stop this change because it could hurt farming.

Americans eat a lot of potatoes every year, mostly as fries. The proposal is part of new dietary guidelines.

Collins and Bennet say potatoes should stay vegetables because they're healthy, providing nutrients like potassium and vitamins. Changing this could confuse people who grow, sell, and eat potatoes.

In Maine, potato farming is a big part of the economy, bringing in $540 million in sales and supporting 6,100 jobs. This shows how food classifications can affect many areas of life.