Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho and North Dakota. Yellow potato prices are rising; supplies are limited. Red potato markets are mainly steady, with slight increases for B-size stocks. Expect active markets through May due to harvesting transitions and high demand.

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 may possess late-season storage issues (pressure bruising and lenticels)
• Yellow prices are higher due to strong demand

North Dakota

• MFC Red and Yellow Potatoes are available
• The season is winding down; supplies are expected to be depleted next week
• Quality remains very good; reds are exhibiting dark color and minimal blemishes
• Yellow potato prices continue to climb, while reds remain steady

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 are up for 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 remain limited as the harvesting transition from Southern to Northern Florida is underway
• The Southern Florida season is expected to finish in mid-May
• Northern Florida production has started with low volume; quality is very good
• Pricing is elevated across all colors and sizes, but expected to stabilize as supplies increase

Upcoming regions

• The Arizona season will start next week
• 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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