Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho and North Dakota. Overall markets are trending higher, driven by strong demand for Red B grades and all yellow sizes. Demand is strengthening as supplies wind down rapidly in Southern Florida and the Northern Florida season faces delays following January freeze.   

Idaho

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• Red storage supplies are ample, but yellow stocks are limited
• Overall quality is very good
  • Reds are exhibiting excellent skin color
  • Some late-season storage issues are being reported in certain yellow potato lots (pressure bruising, lenticels)
• Expect rising prices for:
  • Red Bs
  • All yellows

North Dakota

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• Reds are plentiful, but yellow stocks are much tighter
• Quality remains very good; reds are exhibiting dark color and minimal blemishes
• Strong demand from the East Coast is pushing prices higher

Colorado

• Large size A reds and yellows are abundant; B and C sizes are snug
• Quality is very good; red color is light pink
• Demand is rising; markets are up

Washington

• Red and yellow yields are average
• Red potato quality is very good; occasional lenticels are being reported in yellows
• Pricing is steady, but poised to rise as demand increases

Florida

• Supplies are limited statewide
• The Southern Florida season is winding down quickly
• Production in Northern Florida will start in two weeks
• Despite low volume, quality is very good
• Pricing is elevated across all colors and sizes; freeze damage has limited availability

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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