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Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank Potatoes are available through mid-August. New crop, field-run MFC Norkotahs will be available in early to mid-August.
 
Storage Crop

• Burbank quality is good
  • Pressure bruising is more prevalent at this point in the season
  • Storage crop quality will continue to weaken as the season nears the end
• Size profile is dominated by small potatoes (80- to 100-count stocks); large sizes (40- to 70-count supplies) are tighter
• Pricing will remain strong through August

New Crop Norkotahs and Burbanks

• New crop Norkotah harvesting and packing will begin in early to mid-August
• New crop Burbank production will start in early October
• Growers currently anticipate slightly below-average yields and size profile, with size dominated by 70- to 90-count supplies

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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