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The 2020-2021 Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank Potato season will end by the week of August 16. New crop, field-run MFC Norkotah Potatoes will become available towards the end of next week.
 
Storage Crop

• Remaining Burbank quality will be a challenge as pressure bruising and hollow heart problems become more prevalent

New Crop Norkotahs

• New crop Norkotah cartons are expected to hit the market $3.00 to $6.00 higher than storage crop Burbank stocks
• The U.S. No. 2 potato supply will be scarce, as new crop potatoes exhibit very few defects during the early stages of harvesting
• Quality in test digs varies by region
  • The first Norkotahs harvested will have a higher-than-normal percentage of misshapen potatoes
  • As growers move into September and October, quality will be excellent
• New crop potatoes have not completed the sweat process
  • Minor skinning and excess moisture will be observed in fresh-run potatoes
  • Potatoes release moisture as they cool, causing a white surface mold that is easily brushed off
  • The white mold dissipates as the potatoes dry

New Crop Burbanks

• Production will begin in late September/early October
• Growers anticipate a slightly below-average yield and size profile; the crop will be dominated by 70- to 90-count supplies

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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