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UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES

October 21, 2025

New crop, fresh-run Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Harvesting is near completion with the majority of shipments coming out of storage. Demand is strong.

Idaho, North Dakota, and Wisconsin

  • MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
  • Idaho has year-round availability; Wisconsin will ship through February, while North Dakota supplies will be available into June
  • Ideal growing conditions are leading to ample supplies of large size No. 1 grade potatoes; occasional skinning will be seen in fresh-run lots
  • Markets are holding steady but prices for reds are poised to rise as increasing demand will continue into November for the upcoming holiday season

Colorado

  • New crop storage supplies have started shipping
  • Reds will run through March while yellows will ship into May
  • Overall quality is good; occasional skinning will be seen in fresh-run lots
  • Markets are stable with active demand

Michigan

  • The new crop season starts in early November

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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