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UPDATE: IDAHO POTATOES
March 03, 2020
Prices are rising. Demand is outpacing Idaho potato supply levels, especially for 40- to 70-count stocks. Trucks held overnight for loading the next day and multiple pickups are becoming normal experiences.
- Availability of Idaho 40- to 70-count cartons continue to decrease
- 80- through 100-count packs are readily available
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Washington’s Norkotah market is steady this week
- Demand for large potatoes continues to shift from Idaho to Washington
- Prices for 40- to 100-count cartons are lower than those for Idaho Burbanks and Norkotahs
- Washington’s 40- and 50-count supplies are more abundant than Idaho’s
- Expect both Idaho and Washington potato prices to continue climbing through the rest of the season
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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