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UPDATE: Idaho Potatoes

August 13, 2019

The Idaho storage crop Burbank season is winding down. Markon First Crop (MFC) Norkotah Potatoes are available in Idaho.

New Crop Norkotahs

  • Markets will remain elevated through early September
  • Quality is very nice
  • Size is dominated by small sizes 80- through 100- count sizes
    • Large sizes, 40- through 70- count and No. 2 potatoes, are limited
  • Ordering for quick turns is recommended
  • Order lead-time and flexible loading dates will be needed for coverage

New Crop Burbanks

  • New crop Burbank harvesting will begin in late September
  • Fresh-run packer label supplies will be on the market while harvesting takes place
  • MFC Burbank Potatoes will enter the market in late October.

 

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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