Markon First Crop (MFC) Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. Markets are rising; demand is active as storage crops wind down. Markon recommends ordering for quick turns and keeping inventory tight due to shorter shelf life. Advanced lead time is encouraged.
Idaho
- Storage crop MFC Burbank Potatoes are being shipped
- Burbanks are the sole variety in Idaho; size is leaning heavily to 100-count and smaller as well as 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 six weeks; especially in 40- through 70-count sizes
- New crop production will start in the next 10-14 days
- Western Idaho growers will start shipping limited volume the week of August 10
- Most of the state will begin production the week of August 17
Washington
- Storage crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available
- Demand is strong for all sizes
- Quality is good; pressure bruising in an occasional issue
- Prices are rising
- New crop harvesting will begin next week
Colorado & Wisconsin
- Active demand is limiting availability
- Mixer volume is shipping in all sizes
- Quality is good; pressure bruising is an occasional problem
- Prices continue to rise in both regions
- The Colorado storage season is winding down quickly
- Supplies will be extremely limited through August
- New crop stocks are expected to start shipping 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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