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Markon First Crop (MFC) Norkotah Potatoes are available in Idaho.

New Crop Norkotahs

• Prices will remain elevated through early September
• Size is dominated by 80- through 100-count potatoes; 40- through 70-count and No. 2 supplies are limited
• Minor skinning, excess moisture, and cooler mold may be observed in fresh-run potatoes; condensation develops on potatoes when they are transferred from warm fields to refrigerated trucks 
• Store potatoes at 40 to 50 degrees F/4.4 to 10 degrees C; adequate air flow is critical

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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