Markon First Crop (MFC) Norkotah Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. Growers will harvest new crop supplies in multiple regions until mid-October.

Idaho

• New crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are being shipped
• Large sizes are plentiful; retail demand is strong for smaller sizes
• Overall markets are low; consumer bags are a bit higher due to heavy retail demand
• Fresh run Burbanks will become available in limited quantities the week of September 22

Washington

• New crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available
• Mixer volume is steady; small sizes dominate harvests
• Prices are slowly declining

Colorado, Nebraska, Wisconsin

• New crop supplies are sufficient
• Colorado volume is ramping up as new crop production starts; stocks in other areas are adequate
• Prices continue to inch down

Quality

• Fresh-run quality is excellent; occasional skinning and excess moisture may be observed in fresh-run potatoes
  • Potatoes release moisture as they cool, which gives the potato a wet look, and can cause a light, white surface residue to develop that is easily brushed off
  • The white residue will dissipate as potatoes dry and does not pose any quality or food safety concerns
• New crop potatoes have not gone through the ‘sweat’ process yet; the ‘sweat’ process allows field heat to leave the potatoes (which causes the release of moisture), putting them in dormancy and preventing sprouting from occurring during the early months of storage
• U.S. No. 2 yields will be limited
  • Fresh-run Norkotah quality is strong
  • No. 2 supplies will increase once potatoes are shipped out of storage

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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