UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE
Green Leaf and Romaine Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf and Romaine are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted…
FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS VALLEY SOIL HEALTH
California’s Salinas Valley 2024 growing season is winding down. Historically, it is common to see increased soil disease and plant…
UPDATE: POTATOES
New crop, fresh-run MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. Expect the market to stay soft for larger…
UPDATE: APPLES
Although lower volume is expected from the Washington and Michigan 2024-2025 apple crops, yields will remain above five-year averages. No shortages…
UPDATE: PEARS
The California pear season will wind down in mid-October. New crop Washington Bartlett harvesting has started; supplies are sufficient. Expect lower volume…
UPDATE: LIMES
Residual rains from Tropical Storm Francine will further drive up lime pricing in Veracruz, Mexico. Markon First Crop (MFC) and…
UPDATE: ORANGES
California’s available Valencia supply continues to diminish; several major growers have already ended their season, and more will end over…
FROM THE FIELDS: VALUE-ADDED ROMAINE QUALITY
Some California- and Mexican-grown value-added items, such as Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Chopped Romaine and RSS Shredded Romaine are exhibiting a decline…
UPDATE: AVOCADO SUPPLIES
Avocado supplies are increasing in Mexico. Prices for large sizes (32- to 48-count supplies) are inching down. The small-size market…
UPDATE: CILANTRO
Despite ample supplies in multiple California growing regions, persistent heat is hampering quality. Abnormally hot weather, leading to thick stems,…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Prices continue to rise amid tightening supplies and transitioning growing regions. Markon First Crop Asparagus (MFC) is available. Mexico Central Mexican…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI
Markon Best Available (MBA) Broccoli is being packed out of Salinas, California and Guanajuato, Mexico (shipping out of South Texas). …