Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho and North Dakota. Red potatoes are in good supply with larger sizes dominating packouts. Yellow potatoes are limited in multiple regions due to higher demand and lower yields. Increasing prices are expected over the next six to eight weeks, especially for yellow potatoes.

Idaho, North Dakota, Colorado, Washington

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• Reds
  • Quality is very good
  • B size prices are rising
• Yellows
  • Yields are lower as growers are culling stocks with pressure bruising, air checks, greening and lenticles (picture attached)
  • Markets are climbing for all sizes and grades

North Dakota

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• Reds
  • Quality is good; skins are dark
  • Prices are holding steady with a slight market increase in B size supplies
• Yellows
  • Quality is good
  • Strong demand is pushing up prices

Colorado and Washington

• Supplies are adequate in both regions but demand is shifting from East Coast
• Reds
  • Quality is good with light pink skin and occasional blemishes
  • Increasing demand is affect markets
• Yellows
  • Quality is good
  • Prices are inching up

Florida

• Availability across all colors and sizes is tight as growers navigate the impacts of the January freeze

• Reds and Yellows
  • Quality is very good
  • Expect elevated markets for all sizes, colors, and grades through April

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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