IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 15-JAN-2010 Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News, Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Phone: (208) 525-0166 Fax: (208) 525-5546 Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis excludes all charges for freight. IF_FV130 **NO REPORT WILL BE ISSUED MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010 IN OBSERVANCE OF THE BIRTHDAY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., A FEBERAL HOLIDAY** The Following Terms when used by Market News will be interpreted as meaning: Occasional – 1 to 5%, Few – 6 to 10%, Some – 11 to 25%, Many – 26 to 50%, Mostly – 51 to 90%, Generally – 91 to 100% Ica, Peru Mostly Clear 68/81 21/27 Lima, Peru Partly Cloudy 70/79 21/26 Greeley, CO Clear 15/42 Ontario, OR Clear 28/38 Alamosa, CO Clear 3/42 Mount Vernon, WA Partly Cloudy 46/57 Grand Forks, ND Mostly Cloudy 19/32 Klamath Falls, OR Overcast 32/49 Moses Lake, WA Overcast 33/41 Pasco, WA Clear 38/53 Antigo, WI Overcast 21/24 Stevens Point, WI Overcast 26/28 Twin Falls, ID Clear 23/37 Idaho Falls, ID Mostly Cloudy 17/28 CENTRAL WISCONSIN Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.25-5.50 occas lower non sz A 4.50-5.50 mostly 4.75-5.00 occas lower 5-9 oz 5.75-7.00 mostly 5.75-6.50 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 occas lower non sz A 5.50-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 occas lower 5-9 oz 6.75-8.00 mostly 6.75-7.50 occas higher 50 lb cartons 50s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower 60s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower 70s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower 80s 5.50-6.50 mostly 6.00 90s 5.25-6.50 mostly 5.50 100s 5.25-6.50 mostly 5.50 Round Red U.S. One 50 lb sacks sz A 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-6.50 occas higher sz B 11.00-15.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND EXCEEDS OFFERINGS. MARKET STRONG. Previous commitments at lower prices. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks col 9.00-10.00 jbo 8.00-9.00 med 8.00-8.50 White 50 lb sacks jbo 25.00-32.00 occas lower med 24.00-30.00 occas lower Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 6.00-7.00 occas lower med 5.00-6.00 occas lower COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.50-4.00 few higher baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 few higher 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 few 7.00 50s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower 60s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 70s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 80s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 90s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower 100s 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-4.00 mostly 3.00-3.50 IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND YELLOW SUPER COLOSSAL, COLOSSAL AND RED GOOD, YELLOW JUMBO, MEDIUM AND WHITE EXCEEDS OFFERINGS. MARKET STRONG. Previous commitments at lower prices Yellow Spanish Hybrid U.S. One 50 lb sacks Super Col 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-9.50 col 8.00-9.00 jbo 8.00-9.00 occas higher med 7.50-8.00 occas higher White U.S. One 50 lb sacks lge 25.00-30.00 med 25.00-30.00 Red Globe Type U.S. One 25 lb sacks lge 7.00-8.00 med 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND OREGON Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes few Russet Burbank. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00 few lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 few lower 50 lb cartons 40s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 50s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 60s 6.00-8.50 mostly 6.00-7.00 70s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 80s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 90s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-7.00 100s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 3.50-4.50 MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in appearance. Round Red U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 6.75-7.25 mostly 6.75-7.00 occas higher & lower baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 7.50-8.00 mostly 7.50-7.75 occas higher & lower 50 lb cartons sz A 7.00-7.50 mostly 7.00-7.25 occas higher & lower sz B 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occas higher & lower Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 25.00-27.00 mostly 25.00 50 lb sacks sz A 6.00-6.50 mostly 6.00-6.25 occas higher & lower sz B 13.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 occas lower tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 10.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-10.50 occas higher few lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 3.00-4.00 sz B 6.50-8.00 occas higher NORTH AND EAST POINTS COLORADO Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND EXCEEDS OFFERINGS. MARKET STRONG. Previous commitments at lower prices. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks jbo 8.50-11.00 med 8.50-11.00 NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Round Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 11.00-14.00 mostly 13.00 occas lower fr appear 8.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 occas lower sz B 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occas lower Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occas higher U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 Yellow Type U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 16.00-18.00 mostly 18.00 fr appear 10.00-15.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 sz B 10.00-16.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occas higher U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 PERU IMPORTS - REPACKED AT VARIOUS EAST COAST SHIPPING POINTS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Yellow Granex - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons col 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 jbo 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes few Canela Russet, Rio Grande Russet, Centennial Russet & Russet Nugget. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.00-5.00 occas higher baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 5.00-6.00 occas higher 50 lb cartons 40s 5.50-6.00 occas higher 50s 5.50-6.00 occas higher 60s 5.50-6.00 occas higher 70s 5.50-6.00 occas higher 80s 5.50-6.00 occas higher 90s 5.50-6.00 occas higher 100s 5.50-6.00 occas higher U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb film bags 3.00-4.50 mostly 3.50 U.S. Coml bulk per cwt 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas higher UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis 2009 Season ---POTATOES: DEMAND BALED GOOD, CARTONS MODERATE, U.S. TWO FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Burbank U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.00 baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 3.50-4.00 non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.00-3.50 few higher & lower baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 4.25-5.00 non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.75-4.50 few higher & lower 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 50s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 60s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50 80s 5.00-5.50 few higher & lower 90s 5.00-5.50 few higher & lower 100s 5.00-5.50 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.50-4.00 10 oz min 4.50-5.00 Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.50-4.00 baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 3.50-4.00 non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.00-3.50 baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 4.25-5.00 non sz A 40% 5-oz min 3.75-4.75 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 50s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 60s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 70s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 80s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 90s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 100s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min 3.50-4.00 10 oz min 4.50-5.00