Markon First Crop (MFC) Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. Prices continue to rise due to strong demand and limited storage supplies. Markon recommends ordering for quick turns and keeping inventory tight due to shorter shelf life. Advanced lead time is encouraged.

Idaho

• Storage crop MFC Norkotah and Burbank Potatoes are being shipped
• Norkotah storage supplies are expected to be depleted by late June
• Burbank volume is slowly ramping up; small sizes dominate the crop
• The gradual shift from Norkotahs to Burbanks will result in fewer 40- through 80-count potatoes
• Prices for smaller, 90- through 120-count stocks are also rising from heavy retail demand
• Pressure and shoulder bruising are being reported in late-season storage supplies, but overall quality remains strong; these issues (soft, external indents) result from constant contact with adjacent potatoes or the floor while raw product sits in storage piles
• Markets are increasing

Washington

• Storage crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available
• Demand is strong for all sizes
• Quality is good; minimal defects are being reported
• Expect climbing prices

Colorado & Wisconsin

• Active demand is limiting availability
• Mixer volume is shipping for all sizes
• Quality is good; pressure bruising is an occasional problem
• Prices are rising in both regions

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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