Fresh-run, new crop Markon First Crop (MFC) Norkotah Potatoes are currently be shipped out of Idaho and Washington. Limited supplies of MFC Idaho Burbank Potatoes will hit the market this week.

Norkotahs

• Norkotahs will be the primary variety shipped until spring
• More Norkotahs will be harvested than in past seasons
• Over the past several years, Idaho Norkotah performance has improved and is now comparable to Burbank variety, exhibiting higher solid content and less moisture
• Many growers favor Norkotahs as they have a shorter growing cycle and exhibit higher yields, stronger quality, and better size profile than the Burbank variety

Burbanks

• Expect limited availability of Burbanks through February
• Burbanks are more suited for late-season storage; however, growers continue to plant fewer each year
• The North American Potato Market News predicts another decline in Burbank market share
  • In 2021/2022, Idaho suppliers packed close to 60% Norkotahs, compared to over 40% Burbanks
  • With an already expected decline in overall potato volume from last season, the percentage gap will widen in favor of Norkotahs
• Below is data compiled by the Idaho and Eastern Oregon Potato Committee showing Burbank and Norkotah shipment comparisons since 1992
• Expect Burbanks to be $1.00-$3.00 higher than Norkotahs, depending on pack size

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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