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UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES

July 1, 2025

North Dakota has finished for the season, and Texas new crop is starting. Prices are steady in most areas, while Texas markets are gradually declining as supplies grow.

Idaho

  • Volume is steady; storage supplies are shipping
  • Several growers are moving fresh-run product from California and Arizona to supplement their Russet potato supply
  • Quality is fair to good; some lots are showing occasional pressure bruising and lighter-colored reds
  • Prices are steady with good availability

Texas

  • Red and yellow potato harvests have started
  • Volume and quality are very good; occasional skinning will be seen with the new crop
  • Supplies will be available through first week of August
  • Markets are elevated for the new crop but expected to decline as volume increases

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
  • Prices remain steady; large sizes dominate

Florida

  • Northern Florida red and yellow potatoes will be available through the end of July
  • All sizes are adequate; large sizes dominate availability
  • Quality is good
  • Prices are holding steady

Upcoming regions

  • Minnesota is set to begin in late July
  • Wisconsin will start the first week of August

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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