Markon First Crop (MFC) Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. All growing regions are now shipping from storage. Prices are elevated; demand is strong leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Idaho
- Storage crop MFC Norkotah and Burbank Potatoes are being shipped
- Yields are down compared to the 2025-2026 season following rain, temperature swings, and wildfire smoke during the growing cycle which negatively impacted plant growth
- Large stocks (40- through 70-count potatoes) are extremely limited, with demand exceeding supply and prices expected to remain at elevated levels throughout the storage season
- The market will continue to slowly rise with increased demand
Washington
- Storage crop MFC Norkotah Potatoes are being shipped
- Growers report lower volume compared to 2025-2026 season following temperature swings, rain, and wildfire smoke that negatively impacted plant growth
- The range of sizing is decent, but strong demand for larger sizes is keeping those prices elevated
- Markets are slightly higher
Colorado
- Storage supplies are being shipped
- Yields are comparable to the 2025-26 season
- Growers report a good range of sizing
- Strong demand for 40- through 70-count potatoes) is keeping that market elevated
- Prices are high
Wisconsin
- Growers have transitioned to storage supplies
- Suppliers report a wide range of sizes and average to slightly above-average yields this season
- Markets are slightly higher due to increased demand
Quality
- Quality and shelf life have improved now that potatoes have gone through the sweating process and are shipping from storage
- Late-season, fresh-run potatoes that could still be on the market may exhibit higher moisture content and overall shorter shelf life
- Fresh-run supplies will be phased out at the customer level as better quality storage supplies continue loading
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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