Markon First Crop (MFC) Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. New crop harvests are finishing as growers transition to storage stocks. Markets are elevated.

Idaho

• MFC Norkotah Potatoes are being shipped
• Growers report lower yields compared to 2025-2026 season following rain and wildfire smoke that negatively impacted plant growth
• Large sizes (40- to 70-count stocks) and U.S. No. 2 grade supplies are extremely limited and commanding higher prices
• Expect tight supplies of 40’s, 50’s and 60’s through the storage season
• Fresh-run Burbanks are available in limited quantities
• Markets are higher this week as growers work to catch up to demand; sheds are running behind schedule

Washington

• New crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available
• Growers report lower volume compared to 2025-2026 season following temperature swings, rain, and wildfire smoke that negatively impacted plant growth
• Size range is decent, but strong demand for larger sizes is keeping those prices high
• Overall markets are steady at elevated levels

Colorado

• New crop harvests will finish as growers move into storage supplies over the next 7-10 days
• Growers report comparable yields season compared to the 2025-26 season
• Growers report a good range of sizing; Increased demand for larger 40ct-70ct sizes is keeping that market elevated
• Prices are steady at elevated levels

Wisconsin

• New crop harvests should finish by late October; growers will ship from storage thereafter
• Suppliers report a good range of sizing with average to slightly above-average yields this season following fewer weather events than were seen in 2025
• Markets are steady

Quality

• Fresh-run quality is good; skinning and excess moisture may be observed until the transition to storage supplies that have gone through the sweating process
• Fresh-run potatoes will be replaced by storage supplies over the next several weeks as the remaining fresh run supplies work their way through the supply chain
  • 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
  • Potatoes release moisture as they cool, which can cause potatoes to appear wet and can cause a light, white surface residue to develop that is easily brushed off
  • The white residue will typically dissipate as potatoes dry in transit and does not pose any quality or food safety concerns
  • Expect quality and appearance to improve once growers transition to storage supplies

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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