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UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES

February 4, 2025

Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho and North Dakota. The Wisconsin season is ending while Florida production is just starting. Markets remain relatively steady.

Idaho

  • Red and yellow supplies are adequate
  • Prices are level
  • Size A and B dominate reds while yellow stocks are dominated by sizes A and C
  • Quality is very good

North Dakota

  • Both colors are in sufficient supply with stable pricing
  • Red A No. 2s and yellow B No. 1s are ample
  • Quality is very good; reds are exhibiting light color

Wisconsin

  • The red season has ended
  • Yellow supplies are diminishing quickly due to quality concerns
  • Suppliers will utilize reds from North Dakota and yellows from Colorado to supplement Russet orders

Colorado

  • Red markets are increasing while yellow prices remain steady
  • The red season will wind down over the next four to six weeks; yellow supplies are ample
  • Yellow quality is good; reds will exhibit light color and occasional blemishes

Michigan

  • Both red and yellow markets are stable
  • Red yields are dominated by A grades; all yellows are abundant
  • Quality very good; reds are light in color

Washington

  • Both red and yellow supplies are tight; markets are slowly rising
  • Quality is very good; color is deep

Florida

  • Both red and yellow supplies are available
  • New crop markets are elevated
  • Mixer volume is average to start the season
  • Quality is excellent due to optimal growing conditions

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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