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 pricing for larger sizes to rise.

Storage Crop

• The Norkotah season is winding down; storage crop will be finished by mid-June
• Once Norkotahs are depleted, Burbanks will be the sole variety from mid-June to mid-August
• Burbanks are dominated by 80-count and smaller sizes
• As the remaining storage crop shifts from Norkotahs to Burbanks, expect lighter supplies and rising prices on 40- through 70-count supplies
• Quality remains excellent for both varieties; pack-outs favor No. 1 grade

New Crop

• Plantings have begun in the southern regions of Idaho; Eastern Idaho will begin plantings in one to two weeks
• 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 anticipating spring-like temperatures through April, allowing crops to be 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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