Storage crop Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potato supplies continue to diminish. Markets have increased.
Idaho
- Many suppliers have depleted Idaho storage stocks and are hauling potatoes from other regions to continue shipping out of Idaho
- MFC Red and Yellow Idaho Colored Potatoes will ship through July; volume is winding down
- New crop Idaho potatoes will become available the first week of August
Minnesota/North Dakota
- North Dakota MFC Potato supplies will be depleted this week; poor quality in remaining stocks has forced growers to end the season early
- Minnesota potatoes will begin to ship the first week of August
- North Dakota potatoes will hit the market in late September
Florida
- Florida colored potato stocks are winding down (with approximately two weeks remaining in the season)
California
- California red and yellow potato harvesting has begun; supplies will ship through early August
- Early yields are thin-skinned, resulting in mechanical damage in pack-outs
Arizona
- Red and yellow potatoes will begin to ship in early July
Texas
- Similar to Arizona, the Texas season will get underway during the first part of July
Washington
- The Washington new crop season is expected to get start in September
Wisconsin
- New crop harvesting of Wisconsin Potatoes will begin in early August
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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