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Limited quantities of Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Norkotah Potatoes are now available. Prices are expected to ease as more supplies become available. Size is dominated by 70-count and smaller stocks. Limited quantities of storage crop, packer label Burbanks will remain available into next week. 

New Crop Norkotahs and Burbanks

• 40- and 50-count supplies will be tighter as the season gets underway
• The No. 2 potato supply will be scarce, as new crop potatoes exhibit very few defects
• Quality 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

Storage Crop

• Burbank quality remains fair
• Pressure bruising and hollow heart may be seen on occasion

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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