Cauliflower prices continue to climb as supplies tighten and quality challenges persist. Elevated Diamondback moth (DBM) activity, combined with recent heat and humidity, is reducing yields and impacting overall quality. Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is available.

• Salinas production remains limited and is expected to stay constrained through next week

• Elevated DBM pressure continues to impact fields
• Recent heat and moisture are expected to prolong quality concerns and may further reduce yields
• Santa Maria growers report increasing insect pressure, exacerbated by warm weather conditions; lower yields are expected to support higher market levels
• The Maine season is at peak volume, providing regional supply relief
• Eastern Canadian supplies remain strong; harvesting will run into early October
• Expect cauliflower markets to remain firm and trend higher as supply and quality challenges persist

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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