Markon First Crop (MFC) Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. Prices are rising 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 volume is low and will be depleted in the next 7-10 days
- Burbanks are the main variety; size is leaning heavily to 100-count and smaller along with No. 2 grade stocks
- Pressure and shoulder bruising are being reported in late-season storage supplies, but overall quality remains strong
- Expect rising markets over the next 4-6 weeks; especially in larger, 40- through 70-count sizes
- New crop production is expected to start in mid-August
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
- New crop harvesting will begin in mid-August
Colorado & Wisconsin
- Active demand is limiting availability
- Mixer volume is shipping for all sizes
- Quality is good; pressure bruising is an occasional problem
- Prices continue to rise in both regions
- Colorado is winding down quickly
- Supplies will be extremely limited through August
- New crop stocks are expected in early September
- Wisconsin new crop harvesting will begin in mid-August
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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