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Storage crop Idaho White Russet potatoes will be available through September 1. After going through the sweat process, new crop White Russets will be on the market November 13.

• Temperatures have been ideal during the White Russet growth phase; very good quality and high yields are forecast
• 2017-2018 White Russet supplies will be available November 13, 2017 through early September 2018
• The White Russet possesses unique characteristics
  • Internal tissue remains white when cut or peeled, while conventional Russet potatoes begin to darken once exposed to air/oxygen
  • Acrylamide is reduced 50% to 80% when baked or fried at high temperatures; studies show that acrylamide has caused cancer in animals when exposed at very high doses

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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