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UPDATE: POTATOES

October 5, 2026

Markon First Crop (MFC) Potatoes are available from Idaho and Washington. New crop harvests continue in Idaho, Washington, Colorado, and Wisconsin. Markets for larger 40-through 70-count sizes remain elevated.

Idaho

  • New crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available
  • New crop harvests will continue through mid-to-late October before transitioning to storage supplies
  • Larger 40-through 70-count sizes remain limited, commanding higher prices
  • Average to slightly below-average yields, combined with strong processor demand, are contributing to tighter market conditions this season
  • New crop Burbank harvests are underway and expected to be available in early October after having gone through the sweat to set skins
  • Quality is good, and prices are steady

Washington

  • New crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available
  • A good range of sizes is available, though strong demand for larger 40- through 50-count sizes is keeping markets elevated.
  • Quality is good, and prices are steady

Wisconsin

  • New crop harvests are continuing; growers expect to finish harvests in mid-October before loading from storage supplies
  • Suppliers report a good range of sizing
  • Quality is good, and prices are steady

Colorado

  • New crop harvests are underway, expected to finish in the next 1-2 weeks before loading from storage
  • Suppliers report a good range of sizing
  • Quality is good, and prices are steady

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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