Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes are available. Larger sizes (40- through 70-count supplies) are decreasing as the Norkotah storage season winds down. Expect higher prices for large sizes for the next three to four weeks.
Storage Crop
- Good Norkotah mixer volume is available
- Burbanks are dominated by 80-count and smaller sizes
- Quality remains excellent for both varieties; pack-outs favor No. 1 grade
- The Norkotah storage season will begin winding down in mid-April, continuing until all crops are depleted in mid-June
- Once Norkotahs are depleted, Burbanks will be the sole variety from mid-June to mid-August
- Limited Burbank stocks are expected to ship through July; the size profile leans to 80-count and smaller stocks
New Crop
- Ideally growers would like to start new crop planting by mid-April
- Late winter/early spring weather has been ideal
- Water is plentiful due to the winter season’s snowpack
- Lack of late-season snowfall has kept fields clear and dry
- Growers are hoping for spring-like weather in April to get the crop fully planted by May
- Norkotah harvesting and packing normally begins early to mid-August
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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