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Markon First Crop (MFC) Norkotah Potatoes are readily available in Idaho. Prices have eased and will to continue inch down over the next few weeks.

New Crop Norkotahs

• Yields are excellent due to ideal growing conditions
• Norkotah quality is very good: 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 Burbanks

• New crop Burbank harvesting will begin in late September/early October
• MFC Burbank Potatoes will be packed once they move through their sweat process, approximately late October/early November

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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