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UPDATE: IDAHO POTATOES
July 23, 2019
Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank Potatoes will be available through August 9. New crop, field-run Norkotahs will enter the market on August 5.
Storage Crop
- Several Idaho packing sheds have already closed for the season, increasing the strain on an already limited supply
- Markets will remain active until mid-August
- Order lead-time and flexible loading dates will be needed for coverage
New Crop Norkotahs and Burbanks
- New crop Norkotah harvesting and packing will begin in a limited manner on August 5
- Field-run MFC Norkotahs will be available August 13
- The new crop Burbank harvest will start in late September
White Russets
- Storage crop White Russet potatoes will be available through August 7
- No timeline has yet been established for new crop availability
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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