The potato and onion crops harvest are starting to get into full swing again after three days of rain that stopped harvest in several areas. Finally, we are starting increase our volumes. The onion market seems to be fairly steady. However, the potato market is still trying […]
Read moreGood Morning! Here are some interesting facts we have gotten from The Packer and shippers we have talked to about this years apple crop. Nationally, we are up about 9% over the five year average. Total production for the U.S. is expected to be about 243 million […]
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This report will focus on potatoes only. According to the USDA we are down 6% in total acreage nationally and 8% in Idaho. That alone would lead you to the conclusion that the market would be higher this year. However, the hot weather in the west is […]
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There were some big changes in prices this week. Idaho new crop dropped $4 and Idaho/Oregon onions dropped a about a dollar this week as well. Washington potatoes seem to be holding their own, mostly because the size of each field varies so much. Shippers are turning […]
Read moreWell, it’s Friday. It has been a busy week over all and there is much to look forward to next week. Potatoes: Washington Potatoes-Expect the carton market to soften. The new crop Norkota’s are getting bigger, which is normal, and consumers are getting harder come by. We […]
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We will have more shippers starting in Washington potatoes this week and should be at generally full volume by the end of the week. We have a few packers starting new crop in Idaho potatoes this week but most will start the week of the 19th or 26th. Onions […]
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We are really getting started on the new crop potato and onions in Washington. Idaho is about three weeks away from starting both potatoes and onions. Market on onions remains steady and the market on potatoes is trying to find a level. Most early fields have good […]
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Well, it is the end of July and we are just getting started on new crop. We have almost completed the winter over onions from Washington and are just starting into the transplants. We will have direct seeded by the 15th of August. Washington new crop Norkota’s […]
Read morePOTATOES: Idaho is about to being the ending run on old crop. Most shippers indicate they will end old crop somewhere between the 15th and 20th of August. Since our Burbank crop hasn’t been the best, it may be a welcome relief. We expect to see new […]
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The potato market remains active in Idaho due to lack of supplies from other areas. Cartons increased in price this week but consumers and 2’s remained steady. We expect the prices to start to stabilize as new crop gets closer. New crop Washington Norkota’s will start next […]
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