UNITED STATES - Potatoes are as much a staple in summertime grilling as burgers are, and don’t let anyone convince you otherwise! Promotional windows for Fourth of July and summertime grilling are on the horizon, and any additional info we can glean from the market beforehand is a plus.

According to a report from the Idaho Falls Shipping Point on June 16, 2025, the demand for potatoes is, on average, moderate, as observed at shipping points in Central Wisconsin, the Columbia Basin, Washington, Florida, the San Luis Valley in Colorado, and the Upper Valley, Twin Falls, Idaho.

Kern District in California reported light demand for red potatoes.

According to prices reported at the New York Terminal Market on June 16, 2025, the prices for 50 lb cartons being reported out of California are as follows:

• ROUND RED 50 lb cartons size A 34.00-36.00 size B 40.00 creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 58.00-60.00
• ROUND WHITE 50 lb cartons size A 42.00-45.00 creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 58.00-60.00 few 55.00
• YELLOW TYPE 50 lb cartons size A 42.00 size B 34.00-36.00 creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 56.00-60.00 mostly 58.00

We’ll continue to keep you abreast on category prices, so stay tuned to ANUK.