Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes are available. Prices for large sizes (40- through 70-count supplies) are rising as storage supplies shift from Norkotahs to Burbanks. Advanced lead-time is highly recommended for full coverage.

Storage Crop

• The Norkotah season is winding down; storage crop supplies will be finished in 10-14 days
• Once Norkotahs are depleted, Burbanks will be the sole variety from July to mid-August
• Burbanks are dominated by 80-count and smaller sizes
• As the remaining storage crop shifts from Norkotahs to Burbanks, expect lower volume and rising prices for 40- through 70-count stocks
• 80-count and smaller potatoes are abundant but will diminish through June, then stabilize in July once demand shifts to those sizes
• Overall quality is good; air checks, pressure, and shoulder bruising will be seen sporadically in remaining storage supplies (both Norkotahs and Burbanks)
  • Air checks are tiny thumbnail-like cracks that are caused by stress due to abrupt temperature changes
  • Pressure and shoulder bruising (soft, external indents) result from constant contact with adjacent potatoes and/or the floor while raw product sits in storage piles

New Crop

• Ideal spring weather, with warm days and cool nights, is creating optimal growing conditions
• Acreage is down roughly 5% from last year, but with prime growing conditions so far this growing season, high yields are expected, barring any unforeseen weather events
• Water is plentiful due to the winter season’s snowpack
• Norkotah harvesting and packing normally begins in early to mid-August; however, if ideal growing conditions persist, we may see new crop supplies become available in late July or early August

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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