Green leaf prices are fairly steady at lower levels. Iceberg and romaine markets continue to fall from recent elevated levels as supplies increase. Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available in Salinas, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed. Expect weak markets through July as regional production ramps across North America.

Salinas/Santa Maria, California

• Iceberg and Green Leaf
  • Quality ranges from good to excellent, depending on the lot
  • Disease pressure, including Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia, continues to be present but at lower percentages compared to recent weeks
• Insect pressure is elevated in romaine; harvesting crews are trimming additional outer leaves to mitigate the pressure, resulting in lower carton weights and a higher percentage of MBA being packed

Colorado:

• Harvests will start in mid-July

Mexico (crossing into Texas)

• Production is year-round

• • Quality and yields are below normal due to monsoonal weather conditions
  • Peak season for production and quality will resume in October and run through April

Michigan:

• Limited production will continue through September

Northeastern USA

• Harvests have begun and will ramp up through mid-July

Quebec, Canada

• Production will ramp up through July

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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