UPDATE: PEARS
The Washington pear season is winding down. Imports are available from Argentina and Chile. California-grown pears will start shipping July 21….
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
The warmer weather California has been experienced over the past two weeks has tightened blackberry and raspberry yields and caused…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JULY 8, 2024
Asparagus Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available; large sizes remain limited. Mexico Production is fully underway in Central Mexico;…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
Bell pepper supplies are snug due to recent heat waves across the country. Demand has increased and markets are elevated….
UPDATE: SQUASH
Zucchini and yellow squash production is scattered across the East Coast, as local summer regional programs get underway. Western stocks…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI
Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Broccoli is available in Salinas, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being packed in Central…
UPDATE: BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Markon First Crop (MFC) and Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Brussels Sprouts are available. The Mexican season is ending; supplies are nearly depleted…
UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES
Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potato supplies are tightening; the market is rising. Idaho MFC Red and Yellow…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
The strawberry market is erratic. Yields are down as the Santa Maria and Salinas/Watsonville seasons have passed their peaks. Temperatures…
UPDATE: ORANGES
California small size Valencias are tightening. Imported Navel volumes will increase over the next two to three weeks as the…
FROM THE FIELDS: HEAT-RELATED QUALITY CONCERNS
Much of the West Coast, including, California’s Salinas and Santa Maria Valleys, have been experiencing an extended heat spike over…
UPDATE: CABBAGE
Abnormally high temperatures and a dry weather pattern have created a shortage of cabbage supplies along the Eastern Seaboard. New…