Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of June 10

Jun 9, 2013 - Jun 22, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 2,092*-1,768*-2,089) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Kern district, Calif.; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; and Florida. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (708-580-701, includes export of 1-4-3) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $4.50, 50-pound cartons 40-100s mostly $10.50-11.

KERN DISTRICT — Shipments (203-273-356) — Movement expected to increase with russet harvest beginning. Trading round red and yellow-type very active, others moderate. Prices long white carton size A slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 carton size A $20, size B mostly $22. Long white U.S. 1 carton size A $18-20, size B mostly $12. Yellow-type U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $22, size B mostly $14.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (339-227-297, including export 16-16-**) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons very active, baled fairly active, others moderate. Prices baled higher. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $5.50, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $9, 50-100s mostly $10. **unavailable.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (193-162-206, includes export of 48-45-48) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices cartons higher, bales generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $10, 90-100s mostly $9.

FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (151-153-157, including export 7-3-4) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading round red very active. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $23.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $20.75, size B mostly $24.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $40.50.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (100-98-107) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $7.50-8, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $10.50-11, 80s mostly $10-10.50, 90-100s mostly $10.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (82-80-82) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Harvest has begun winding down.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (41-31-45, including export 2-0-7) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $4, 50-pound cartons 40-50s $11, 60-70s mostly $11, 80s $10-11, 90-100s mostly $9.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (47-32*-36) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

EASTERN SHORE, VA. — Harvesting was expected to begin the week of June 17.

ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT, N.C. — Light shipments expected to begin during the week of June 17 with significant volume not expected until the week of June 24. No f.o.b. reported as of June 10.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments light — Movement expected to decrease as the season begins to wind down. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce mostly $12-15.

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of June 3

Jun 2, 2013 - Jun 15, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 2,031*-2,089*-1,763) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Kern district, Calif.; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; and Florida. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (756-708-580, includes export of 2-1-0) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading baled active, cartons moderate. Prices baled generally unchanged, cartons slightly higher. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-100s mostly $10-10.50.

KERN DISTRICT — Shipments (149-203-273) — Movement expected to increase with harvest intensifying. Trading round red very active, yellow-type active, long white moderate. Prices long white carton size A slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $20, size B mostly $22. Long white U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $20, size B mostly $12. Yellow-type U.S. 1 carton size A $22, size B mostly $14. The last of Kern County shippers are up and running.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (297*-339*-227, including export 15*-16*-16) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons very active, others moderate. Prices higher. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $5, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $9, 50-100s mostly $10. **unavailable. *revised.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (194-193-162, includes export of 59-48-45) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. Russet norkotahs U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $9, 90-100s $8-9.

FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (121-151*-153, including export 3-7-3) — Movement expected to increase slightly as harvest intensifies in North Florida. Trading round red very active. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A $23.75-23.75, 50-pound sacks size A $20.75, size B $24.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $40.50. Florida potato harvested expected to finish by June 15.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (105-100-98) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices cartons 40-80s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $7-8, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $9.50-10, 80-100s mostly $9-10.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (79-80-80) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Harvest has begun winding down. *revised.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (50-41-31, including export-4-2-0) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices cartons higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $10, 80s mostly $9-9.50, 90-100s $8.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (53-47-29) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (30-34-23) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

EASTERN SHORE, VA. — Harvesting is expected to begin by mid-June. FIRST REPORT.

ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT, N.C. — Light shipments expected to begin during the week of June 17 with significant volume not expected until the week of June 24. No f.o.b. reported as of June 3. FIRST REPORT.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments light — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $11-15.

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of May 28

May 26, 2013 - Jun 8, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 2,026*-2,017*-2,027) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Kern District, Calif.; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; and Florida. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (744-756-708, includes export of 2-2-1) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices slightly higher. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly $9.50-10, 60-80s mostly $10, 90-100s mostly $9.50-10.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (323-283-305, including export 16-**-16) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons active on light offerings, others fairly slow. Prices cartons higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $8, 50-100s mostly $9. **unavailable.

KERN DISTRICT — Shipments (54-149-203) — Movement expected to increase with harvest intensifying. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $20, size B mostly $22. Long white U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $22, size B mostly $12. Yellow-type U.S. 1 carton size A $22, size B mostly $14.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (178-194-193, includes export of 52-59-48) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices cartons slightly higher, baled generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3-3.75, 50-pound cartons 40s $8-9, 50-70s mostly $9, 80s $8-9, 90-100s $8.

FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (149-121-144, including export 8-3-7) — Movement expected to increase slightly as harvest intensifies in North Florida. Trading round red very active. Prices higher. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A $23.75-23.75, 50-pound sacks size A $20.75, size B $24.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $40.50. All northern growers are now harvesting.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (105-105-100) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $7-8, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $9-10, 80-100s mostly $9-9.50.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (65-99*-79) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Harvest has begun winding down. *revised.

NEBRASKA DISTRICT — Shipments (62-53-47) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (55-50-41, including exports 9-4-2) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices cartons higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $9.50-10, 80s mostly $9-9.50, 90-100s $7-8.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (39-30*-34) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (29-36-29) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally as many growers have finished for the season. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose $1.40-1.60. Supplies light and in few hands. Light shipments expected through June. LAST REPORT.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (92-16-26) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. The last grower expected to finish harvesting the desert crop June 1. LAST REPORT.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (16-14-10, including export 1-0-0) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. One shipper remains with limited supplies. LAST REPORT.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (13-9*-0) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. One shipper remains with limited supplies. LAST REPORT. *revised

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments light — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading opened moderate for tote bags, closed fairly slow. Prices tote bags slightly higher. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $11-12. Supplies fairly light and in few hands.

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of May 13

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 1,724-1,871*-1,947) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; Florida and Wisconsin. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (677-729-743, includes export of 3-3-2) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices baled generally unchanged, cartons higher. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $2.50-3, 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly $8-9, 60-100s mostly $8.50-9.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (246-274-301, including export 16-14-**) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading cartons active on light offerings, others slow. Prices cartons higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $5, 50-60s mostly $7, 70s mostly $7.50, 80-100s mostly $7.50-8 and U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. mostly $5-5.50. **unavailable.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (163-175*-178, includes export of 57-61*-52) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons active, baled moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-80s $6-7, 90-100s mostly $6-6.50. *revised.

FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (132-137-149, including export 3-4-8) — Movement expected to increase slightly as harvest is intensifies in North Florida. Trading round red active on light supply. Prices slightly higher. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $19.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $17.75, size B $20.75-22.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $34.50.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (110-114-105) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $6.25-6.50, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $7.50-8, 90-100s $7-7.50.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (82-135-92) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as harvest shifts to Kern County fields. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. One grower-shipper remains in the desert deal.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-13-76) — Movement expected to remain about the same as every shipper is now running. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NEBRASKA DISTRICT — Shipments (55-59*-60) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (41-45-55, including export 6-6-9) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices cartons higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.25, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $7.50-8, 80s mostly $7-7.50, 90s mostly $6.50, 100s mostly $6-6.50.

KERN DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-54) — Movement expected to increase as harvest intensifies and more shippers receive potatoes. Trading round red active on light supply, yellow-type moderate and long white fairly slow. Prices round red U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $18, size B mostly $18. Long white U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $24, size B mostly $12. Yellow-type U.S. 1 carton size A $22-26, size B mostly $14.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (41-47-43) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum mostly $7, baled 5 10-pound film bags $6.25-6.75, round white U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch minimum mostly $7.25-7.50. Supplies light and in few hands.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (36-28-29) —Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose mostly $1.35-1.40.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (32-32*-40) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (29-17-16, including export 3-4-1) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (42-33-9) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments light — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-pound sacks 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $6.50-7, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $9-10. 

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of May 6

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 1,753-1,724*-1,838) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; Florida and Imperial Valley, Calif. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (691-677-729, includes export of 4-3-3) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons fairly active, baled fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $2.50-3, 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly $7, 60-70s mostly $7.50, 80-90s mostly $7.50-8, 100s $7-8.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (252-246*-274, including export 2-3*-14) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading bulk and carton 40s slow at slightly higher prices, carton 50-100s good on light offerings, others slow. Prices bulk and cartons slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $4, 50-60s mostly $5.50-6, 70-100s mostly $6.-6.50 and U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. mostly $5-5.50. *revised.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (164-163-164, includes export of 59-57-56) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotahs U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $6, 80s $5-6.50, 90-100s $5-6.

FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (137-132*-137, including export 13-3-4) — Movement expected to increase slightly as harvest gets underway in north Florida fields. Trading round red active on light supply at slightly lower prices, yellow-type fairly slow. Prices slightly lower. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $18.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $15.75, size B mostly $20.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A $30.50; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A mostly $25.75, size B mostly $15.75. Supplies are very light, especially round white. Harvest is in a break as it transitions into north Florida fields. *revised.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (58*-82-135) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (111-110-114) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons fairly slow at slightly higher prices, others fairly slow. Prices cartons slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $6, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $6.50-7.50, 50-80s mostly $7-7.50, 90-100s $6.50-7.25.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (46-55*-53) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (47-41*-47) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum mostly $7, baled 5 10-pound film bags $6.25-6.75, round white U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch minimum mostly $7.25-7.50. Supplies light and in few hands. *revised.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (49-41-45, including export 3-6-6) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices baled slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.25, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $6.50-7, 90-100s mostly $5.50-6.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (48-42*-33) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (52-36-28) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose mostly $1.35-1.40.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (45*-32-28) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (30-29-17, including export 2-3-4) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-13) — Movement expected to increase as harvest gets underway. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

KERN DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase as harvest gets underway. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Growers expected to start harvest in Kern County fields the week of May 6.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments light — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading fairly slow for tote bags, slow for baled 5s. Prices slightly higher. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-pound sacks 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $6.50-7, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $9-10. 

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of April 29

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 1,810*-1,753*-1,689) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; Florida and Wisconsin. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (724-691-677, includes export of 3-4-3) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons very active, baled fairly active. Prices baled generally unchanged, cartons higher. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $2.50-3, 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly $7, 60s $7-7.50, 70s mostly $7.50, 80-90s mostly $7.50-8, 100s $6-8.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (288-252-230, including export 15-17-**) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50, 50-pound cartons 40s $3.50-4, 50s mostly $5, 60s mostly $5.50, 70-100s mostly $6 and U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. mostly $5. *revised. **unavailable

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (166-164-163, includes export of 50-59-57) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons fairly active, baled moderate. Prices baled slightly lower, cartons slightly higher. Russet norkotahs U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-70s $5-7, 80-100s $5-6.

FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (134-137-125, including export 16-13-3) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading round red active, yellow-type fairly slow. Prices round red higher, yellow-type size A lower. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $19.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $16.75, size B mostly $20.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $30.50-32.50; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A mostly $26.75-28.75, size B mostly $16.75-20.75. Supplies are very light, especially round white. Harvest is in a break as it transitions into north Florida fields that were set back by frost early in the growing season.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (123-111-110) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $6, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $6-7, 50-70s mostly $6.50-7.25, 80-100s $6.50-7.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (42*-45*-82) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (40-49-41, including export 1-3-6) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $6.50-7, 90-100s mostly $5.50-6.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (45-46*-48) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (46-47*-40) — Movement expected to continue seasonal decline. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum mostly $7, baled 5 10-pound film bags $6.25-6.75, round white U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch minimum mostly $7.25-7.50. Supplies light and in few hands. *revised.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (44-52-36) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose mostly $1.35-1.40.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (67-48-36) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (42-38-32) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (21-30-29, including export 2-2-3) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-**) — Movement expected to increase as harvest gets underway. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Light shipments were expected week of April 29; then volume was expected to increase the week of May 6. **unavailable

KERN DISTRICT — Growers expected to start harvest in Kern County fields the week of May 6.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments light — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow for tote bags, slow for baled 5s. Prices tote bags slightly higher, baled 5s generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-pound sacks 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $6-6.50, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce mostly $8.50-9.50.

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of April 22

Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 1,871-1,803*-1,733) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; Florida and Wisconsin. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (772-724-691, includes export of 3-3-4) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons very active, baled moderate. Prices baled slightly lower, cartons slightly higher. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $2.50-3, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $5.50-7, 80s $6.75-7.50, 90s $6.25-7.50, 100s $6-7.50. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (298-288*-252, including export 16-15-17) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices baled and carton 50s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50, 50-pound cartons 40s $3.50-4, 50s mostly $5, 60s mostly $5.50, 70-100s mostly $6 and U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. mostly $5. *revised.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (179-166-164, includes export of 57-50-59) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons fairly active, baled fairly slow. Prices baled slightly lower, cartons generally unchanged. Russet norkotahs U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3-4, 50-pound cartons 40-100s mostly $5-5.50.

FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (128-134*-137, including export 11-16*-13) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading round red size A fairly slow, others fairly active. Prices round red tote A slightly lower, size B slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $18.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $15.75, size B mostly $16.75-18.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $28.50; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A mostly $28.75, size B mostly $16.75-20.75. *revised.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (107-123-111) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $6, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $6-7, 50-70s mostly $6.50-7.25, 80-100s $6.50-7.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (21-44-58) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (38-44-52) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose mostly $1.35-1.40.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (42-40-49, including export 0-1-3) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $6.50-7, 90-100s mostly $5.50-6.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (83-67*-48) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $9.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $8.25, size B mostly $10.50, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $14.50. Four packing sheds remain running available supplies. Most packers expect to finish for the season on the first week of May. *revised.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (53-46*-40) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum mostly $7, baled 5 10-pound film bags $6.25-6.75, round white U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch minimum mostly $7.25-7.50. Supplies fairly light and in few hands. *revised.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (55-45*-39) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (41-42-38) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (28-21-30, including export 2-2-2) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly active. Prices slightly higher. Round red U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $16. Another shipper expected to finish by April 27, leaving two others expected to finish in late May.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase as harvest gets under way. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Shipments were expected by April 27.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments very light — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-pound sacks 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $6-6.50, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $8-9.

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of April 15

Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 2,046-1,871*-1,779) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; Florida and Wisconsin. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (774-772-724, includes export of 7-3-3) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons active, baled fairly slow. Prices cartons slightly higher, baled slightly lower. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3, 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly $5.50-6, 60-70s mostly $6-6.50, 80-100s mostly $6.60-7. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3-4, 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly $4.50, 60-70s $4.50-5, 80-100s mostly $5.50.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (301-298-287, including export 7-16-15) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A $4.50-5, 50-pound cartons 40s $3.50-4, 50-60s mostly $5.50, 70-100s mostly $6 and U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. mostly $5.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (175-179-166, includes export of 58-57-50) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotahs U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-100s mostly $5-5.50.

FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (168-128-126, including export 20-11-15) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $18.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $15.75, size B mostly $16.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $30.50; round white U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A mostly $28.75, size B mostly $16.75-20.75; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A mostly $28.75, size B mostly $16.75-20.75.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (146-107-123) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $6, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $6-7, 50-70s mostly $6.50-7.25, 80-100s $6.50-7.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (92-83*-61) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly active. Prices slightly higher. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $9.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $8.25, size B $10-11, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $14.50. *revised.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (52-38-44) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose $1.30-1.50, round white 10-pound open-window sacks loose $1.30-1.50. Round white supplies in few hands.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (12-21*-44) — Movement expected to increase as harvest moves north into fields that were not as damaged by earlier frost. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (82-55-42) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (52-41*-42) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (56-42-40, including export 0-0-1) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $6.50-7, 90-100s mostly $5.50-6.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (45-28-21, including export 3-2-2) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $14-16.

ARIZONA DISTRICT — Harvest was expected to begin April 19.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (53-53*-32) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum mostly $7, baled 5 10-pound film bags $6.25-6.75, round white U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch minimum mostly $7.25-7.50. Supplies fairly light and in few hands. *revised.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments very light — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-pound sacks 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $6-6.50, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $8-9.

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of April 8

Apr 7, 2013 - Apr 20, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 2,111*-2,046*-1,845) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; Florida and Wisconsin. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (779-774-772, includes export of 7-7-3) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons active, baled fairly slow. Prices burbank baled slightly lower, cartons higher, norkotah baled generally unchanged. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-60s $5-6, 70s mostly $5.50-6, 80-100s $6-7. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-50s $4-4.50, 60-70s $4-5, 80-100s mostly $5.50.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (332-301*-298, including export 19-7*-16) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50-5, 50-pound cartons 40s $3.50-4, 50-60s mostly $5.50, 70s $5-6, 80-100s mostly $6 and U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. mostly $5. *revised.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (161-175-179, includes export of 49-58-57) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotahs U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-100s mostly $5-5.50.

FLORIDA — Shipments (180-168-128, including export 20-20-11) — Movement expected to decrease as harvest in mid-state continues to slow with some growers harvesting in the short rows. Trading very active. Prices higher. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $18.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $15.75, size B mostly $16.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $30.50; round white U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A mostly $28.75, size B mostly $16.75-20.75; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A mostly $28.75, size B mostly $16.75-20.75.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (154-146-107) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $6, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $6-7, 50-70s mostly $6.50-7.25, 80-100s $6.50-7.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (102-92*-77) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very active. Prices higher. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $9.50 50-pound sacks size A mostly $8, size B $10, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $14. *revised.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (97-82*-55) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (43-52-43) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (50-56-42, including export 4-0-0) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices carton 90-100s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $6.50-7, 90-100s mostly $5.50-6.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (57-53*-38) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum mostly $7, baled 5 10-pound film bags $6.25-6.75, round white U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch minimum mostly $7.25-7.50. Supplies fairly light and in few hands. *revised.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (49-52-38) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose $1.30-1.50, round white 10-pound open-window sacks loose $1.30-1.50.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (62-45-28, including export 1-3-2) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very active. Prices higher. Round red U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $14-16.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (18-12-19) — Movement expected to increase as more shippers receive potatoes. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Unofficial prices for April 8: round red U.S. 1 50-pound carton size A mostly $18, size B $20 and creamers $35; long white U.S. 1 50-pound carton size A mostly $32, size B $16-20 and creamers $40; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound carton size A mostly $32, size B $18 and creamers $40.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments very light — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-pound sacks 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $6-6.50, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $8-9. 

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of April 1

Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 1,998-2,099*-2,027) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; Florida and Wisconsin. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (779-779-774, includes export of 8-7-7) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices burbank cartons 40-60s higher, burbank bales lower, others generally unchanged. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3-4, 50-pound cartons 40-60s $4.50-5.50, 70s $5-5.50, 80-100s $6-6.50. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $4, 80-100s mostly $5.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (276-332*-293, including export 15-19-**) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices carton 40-60s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50-5, 50-pound cartons 40s $3.50-4, 50-60s mostly $5.50, 70s $5-6, 80-100s mostly $6 and U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. mostly $5. *revised. **unavailable

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (150-161-175, includes export of 38-49-58) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotahs U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-100s mostly $5-5.50.

FLORIDA — Shipments (189-180*-168, including export 27-20-20) — Movement expected to decrease as harvest in mid-state continues to slow. Trading very active. Prices round red higher, others generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $18.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $15.75, size B mostly $16.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $30.50; round white U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A $26.75, size B mostly $15.75-16.75; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A mostly $26.75, size B mostly $12.75-14.75. *revised.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (131-154-146) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $6, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $6-7, 50-70s mostly $6.50-7.25, 80-100s $6.50-7.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (110-102-91) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very active. Prices higher. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $8.50-8.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $7.50-7.75, size B $9-10, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $13-13.50.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (68*-97*-89) — Movement expected to decrease as on large shipper has finished for the season. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (58-50-56, including export 2-4-0) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $6.50-7, 90-100s mostly $5.50-6.50.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (38-49-52) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose $1.30-1.50, round white 10-pound open-window sacks loose $1.30-1.50.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (43-43*-52) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (60-62-45, including export 1-1-3) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $14.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (64*-57*-38) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum mostly $7, baled 5 10-pound film bags $6.25-6.75, round white U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch minimum mostly $7.25-7.50. Supplies fairly light and in few hands. *revised.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (5-18-11) — Movement expected to increase as more shipper receive potatoes. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments very light — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices baled 5s unchanged, tote bags slightly lower. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-pound sacks 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $6-6.50, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $8-9.

Spinach — F.o.b.s as of March 25

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Shipments (AZ 59-49-54, CA 9-8-5, crossings 7-4-12) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices lower. Cartons bunched flat 24s mostly $10.85-12.85. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase seasonally above the 2 units shipped the week of March 18. Unofficial prices cartons bunched flat 24s $10.25-16.48. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of April 1.

Potatoes — F.o.b.s as of March 25

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 2,058*-1,998*-2,059) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho; Colorado; Columbia Basin, Wash./Umatilla Basin, Ore.; Florida and Wisconsin. *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (813-779-778, includes export of 3-8-7) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-60s $4.50-5, 70s $5-5.50, 80-100s $6-6.50. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $4, 80-100s mostly $5.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (304-276*-334, including export 18-15-19) — Movement expected decrease slightly as Easter rush has mostly shipped. Trading moderate. Prices carton 40-60s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50-5, 50-pound cartons 40s $3.50-4, 50-60s mostly $5.50, 70s $5-6, 80-100s mostly $6 and U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. mostly $5. *revised.

COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (133-150-161, includes export of 41-38-49) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-100s mostly $5-5.50.

FLORIDA — Shipments (168*-189*-160, including export 23*-27*-20) — Movement expected to decrease as harvest in mid-state slows some. Trading active. Prices higher. Round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $16.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $13.75, size B mostly $16.75, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $26.50-28.50; round white U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A $26.75, size B $16.75; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A $22.75, size B mostly $12.75-14.75. *revised.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (127-131-154) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A slightly higher, 50-pound cartons 40-70s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $5.75-6, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $6-7, 50-70s mostly $6.50-7.25, 80-100s $6.50-7.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (119*-110*-102) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very active. Prices round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly mostly $8.50, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $7.50, size B $9-10, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $13. *revised.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (78-67-90) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $4.50-5.50, 50-pound cartons 40s $4, 50-60s $5-6, 70-100s $5.50-6.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (47-60-62, including export 2-1-1) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very active. Prices slightly higher. Round red U.S. 1 carton size A mostly $14.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (76*-62*-52) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices baled 5s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum mostly $7, baled 5 10-pound film bags $6.25-6.75, round white U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags 2-inch minimum mostly $7.25-7.50. Supplies fairly light and in few hands. *revised.

KLAMATH BASIN (NORTHERN CALIFORNIA-SOUTHERN OREGON) — Shipments (68-58-50, including export 3*-2*-4) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices baled slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3-3.50, 50-pound cartons 40-80s mostly $6.50-7, 90-100s mostly $5.50-6.50.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (51-38-49) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah and goldrush U.S. 1 size A 10-pound film bags loose $1.30-1.50, round white 10-pound open-window sacks loose $1.30-1.50.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS, TEXAS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (33-43*-37) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (0-0-8) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. FIRST REPORT.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments very light — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 or Canada No. 1 baled 10 5-pound sacks 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $6-6.50, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. 4- to 9-ounce $8.25-9.