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UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES

June 12, 2025

Markets are currently steady but poised to rise in July as storage seasons come to an end and regional transitions occur.

Idaho

  • Volume is steady; storage supplies are continuing to ship
  • Several growers are transferring fresh-run product from California and Arizona to pair with their Russet potato volume
  • Quality is good
  • All sizes are available
  • Prices are steady but have the potential to rise in July as volume drops in other growing regions

North Dakota

  • Volume is decreasing as the season winds down
  • Storage supplies are expected to be depleted the week of June 23
  • Quality is good
  • All sizes are available
  • Prices are steady

Texas

  • Texas red and yellow potato harvests are expected to begin the week of June 23

California & Arizona

  • California and Arizona red and yellow potato harvests are in full swing
  • Quality is good; fresh-run potatoes have thinner skins compared to storage potatoes and are more prone to mechanical damage
  • These seasons are expected to run through August
  • All sizes are available; large sizes dominate availability
  • Prices are steady but expected to rise in July as other regions finish their storage seasons

Florida

  • Northern Florida red and yellow potatoes will be available through the end of July
  • All sizes are adequate; large sizes dominate availability
  • Prices are holding steady but have the potential to climb in July as demand shifts from other growing regions

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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