The onions in the west have suffered some of the same issues as potatoes. In parts of Colorado they are having such a drought that they didn’t even plant onions. In Idaho/Oregon and Washington the heat has reduced size and yield. Some fields just quit early and […]
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 […]
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Both potato and onion markets are about steady. Next week we will have several more packer in Idaho joining the market and by the end of the week we should have added about 7 onions packers and 5 to 7 potato packers. This will make more product […]
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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