UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES
Temperatures in the Santa Maria, Salinas, and Watsonville growing regions are experiencing temperatures 20 degrees higher than normal. Such significant…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
The Santa Maria, Salinas, and Watsonville growing regions experienced extreme heat over the weekend. The elevated temperatures caused quality challenges…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT HEAT WAVE
Extreme heat continues to cause concern for the remaining acreage of row crop vegetables in the Arizona/California desert growing region….
UPDATE: LIMES
Lime availability continues to tighten, with weather and harvesting disruptions adding pressure across all growing regions. Markon First Crop (MFC)…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MARCH 16, 2026
Avocados Industry supplies are adequate across all growing regions; however, delays and potential shortages are expected due to labor shortages…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
Bell pepper supplies are limited; Mexico is struggling to meet demand due to extreme heat and lower harvestable yields. Florida…
UPDATE: AVOCADOS
Industry supplies are adequate across all growing regions; however, delays and potential shortages are expected due to labor shortages during…
UPDATE: TOMATOES
Tomato prices are climbing. Supplies are tighter this week; a national Mexican holiday on March 16 reduced labor and production….
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Elevated temperatures are prematurely ending the Florida and Texas strawberry seasons. California volume is rising in Santa Maria and Oxnard;…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT HEAT WAVE
We are now entering the hottest period of this unprecedented heat wave in the Arizona/California desert growing region. Temperatures will…
UPDATE: IMPORTED MOROCCAN ORANGES
Imported Moroccan Valencia oranges will be available on the East Coast through July. Three-week advanced notice is required for orders….
UPDATE: CARA CARA ORANGES
The Cara Cara orange crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) are becoming limited as…