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Idaho potato growers planted fewer acres of the Burbank variety for the 2020-2021 season. Norkotahs will be the primary variety shipped this year.   

• Over the past several years, Idaho Norkotah performance has improved and is now comparable to Burbank variety, exhibiting higher solid content and less moisture
• Many growers favor Norkotahs as they have a shorter grower cycle and exhibit higher yields, stronger quality, and better size profile than the Burbank variety
• Burbanks will continue to be a valued commodity, but will be used more for late-season shipments, due to their stronger storage capacity/shelf-life; plantings are expected to decline over the upcoming years
• Burbank availability will be limited through February 2021; volume will increase during the spring months
• Suppliers planted 10% to 15% fewer Burbank acres this season  

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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