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Idaho’s Burbank storage crop season is winding down. Limited supplies of Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank Potatoes will be available through August 16. New crop, field-run packer label Norkotahs will be on the market August 5.  

Storage Crop

• Several Idaho packing sheds have already closed for the season, creating a gap in supply between storage and new crop supplies
• Markets will remain active through early September
• Order lead-time and flexible loading dates will be needed for coverage
• Burbank quality is fair
  • Pressure bruising is more prevalent at this point in the season
  • Hollow heart is sporadic

New Crop Norkotahs

• New crop Norkotah harvesting and packing will begin in a limited manner on August 5
• Field-run MFC Norkotahs will be available August 12
• Minor skinning and excess moisture may be observed in fresh-run potatoes
  • Condensation develops on the potato when it goes from a warm field to a refrigerated truck
  • Increased airflow and storage at 50 degrees is recommended to minimize this issue

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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