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UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES

January 13, 2026

Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Growing-area transitions begin next month, as the Wisconsin season winds down and South Florida ramps up.

Idaho

  • Red and yellow storage supplies are meeting demand with steady movement
  • Quality is good; some lots are showing occasional late-storage issues such as pressure bruising and skinning
  • Markets are steady

North Dakota

  • Red storage supplies are ample; yellow stocks are moderate
  • Overall quality is very good; color is exceptional on reds
  • Expect stable yellow pricing and slightly lower red markets

Wisconsin

  • Red storage volume is high; stocks will ship through mid-February
  • The yellow season will end in late January
  • Quality remains good
  • Markets are stable

Colorado

  • Both red and yellow stocks are sufficient; demand is stronger for yellows
  • Quality is good
    • Reds are pale in color
    • Yellows are exhibiting occasional dark spots
  • Prices are steady

Washington

  • Red and yellow supplies are adequate
  • Red quality is very good on red, while yellow stocks occasionally exhibit lenticels
  • All markets are level

Florida

  • Southern Florida supplies will start shipping the last week of January
  • Excellent quality is expected due to optimal growing conditions
  • Expect elevated markets as the season starts

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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