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UPDATE: IDAHO POTATOES

February 24, 2023

Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes are readily available.

Storage Crop

  • Size is currently dominated by 80- through 100-count supplies; larger sizes (40- through 70-count stocks) are sufficient
  • Quality is good for both varieties
  • Norkotahs are expected to remain available through the end of May; Burbanks will be the sole variety for the remainder of the season
  • Suppliers continue to consolidate run schedules to extend storage supplies; prices are expected to strengthen leading into next week

2023-24 New Crop Season

  • .New crop planting will begin in mid-April
  • Fresh-run Norkotah harvesting is expected to start in late July

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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