UPDATE: CELERY
Celery transition from Oxnard, California to Salinas, California is underway. Markon First Crop (MFC) Celery is available The Salinas season…
UPDATE: LIMES
Drought conditions are impacting supplies in Mexico; markets are poised to rise. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS)…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Warm weather is forecast in the Watsonville/Salinas growing region as well as Santa Maria on June 4 and 5. The…
UPDATE: LEMONS
The 165- through 200-count lemon market remains elevated due to extremely low volume and strong demand. In early July, both…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Mexico Total industry volume is increasing slowly, as the harvesting transition from the West Coast to Central Mexico continues Lack…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MAY 27, 2024
Broccoli and Cauliflower Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli and Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower are readily available. Broccoli California-grown quality is…
FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS VALLEY HEAT WAVE
Current weather forecasts are calling for a heat wave that will affect California’s Salinas Valley beginning Tuesday, June 4. Areas…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE
Iceberg markets are approaching extremely elevated levels. Green leaf and romaine prices are easing. Iceberg Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER
Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli and Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower are readily available. Broccoli California-grown quality is good; crown size,…
UPDATE: ONIONS
Fresh-run onions are available in California and New Mexico. Yellow and white varieties are in good supply; red onions remain scarce…
UPDATE: SQUASH
Zucchini and yellow squash supplies are tightening; prices are climbing. Markon First Crop (MFC) Zucchini and Yellow Squash supplies are…
UPDATE: IDAHO POTATOES – LARGE SIZES ARE LIMITED
Storage Crop 40- to 50-count supplies are extremely tight; six-week averages will be implemented for shipping large sizes through mid-August…