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Storage crop Idaho White Russet potatoes will be available through September 1. New crop harvesting for the 2017-2018 season will begin in early October.

• Temperatures have been ideal during the White Russet growth phase; very good quality and high yields are forecast
• 2017-2018 White Russet supplies are expected to be available 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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