Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho and North Dakota. The North Dakota season is winding down earlier than expected due to exceptionally strong demand. Yellow potatoes are projected to finish by the end of April, with red potatoes following in mid-May. Higher prices are anticipated across all growing regions.

Idaho

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• Red storage supplies are ample, but yellow stocks are limited
• Overall quality is very good
  • Reds are exhibiting excellent skin color
  • Yellow potatoes are exhibiting late-season storage issues (pressure bruising and lenticels)
• Strong demand is pushing up prices

North Dakota

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• The red potato storage season will finish in mid-May
• Yellow potato shipments will end in late April
• Quality remains very good; reds are exhibiting dark color and minimal blemishes
• Strong East Coast demand is depleting storage supplies quickly
• The market is climbing

Colorado

• Large size A reds and yellows are abundant; B and C sizes are tight due to strong demand
• Quality is very good; red potato color is light pink
• Markets continue to rise for both red and yellow B and C sizes

Washington

• Red and yellow yields are average
• Late-season storage quality is fair, with reports of pressure bruising and lenticels
• Pricing is on the rise

Florida

• Supplies are limited statewide
• The Southern Florida season is expected to finish in mid-May
• Production in Northern Florida will start in two weeks
• Despite low volume, quality is very good
• Pricing is elevated across all colors and sizes; freeze damage has reduced availability

Upcoming regions

• The Arizona season will start in early May
• California production will begin in mid-May
• Texas supplies will start shipping in late June

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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