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Idaho’s Burbank storage crop season is winding down. Limited supplies of Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank Potatoes will be available through next week. Limited quantities of new crop, field-run packer label Norkotahs will hit the market next week. 

Storage Crop

• Burbank quality remains good; pressure bruising and hollow heart may be seen on occasion
• Pricing will remain elevated as supply does not meet current demand

New Crop Norkotahs and Burbanks

• New crop Norkotah cartons are expected to be $3.00 to $7.00 higher than storage crop Burbanks
• The U.S. No. 2 potato supply will be scarce, as new crop potatoes exhibit very few defects during the early stages of harvesting
• Quality in test digs is excellent: minor skinning and excess moisture may be observed in fresh-run potatoes
• New crop potatoes have not gone through the sweat process yet
  • Potatoes may release moisture as they cool, causing very light, white surface residue that can be easily be brushed off
  • The white residue will dissipate as potatoes dry and does not pose any quality problems
• New crop Burbank production will begin in late September/early October

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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