FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT REGION RAIN
The Arizona/California desert growing region received rainfall Sunday, January 21, totaling under .25”. The forecast is calling for more rain…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT REGION RAIN
The Arizona/California desert growing region is forecast to receive light rainfall starting Sunday, January 21 that will increase to sporadic/heavy…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Temperatures in Central Mexico are starting to rise; yields are increasing. Blueberries Peruvian and Chilean imports are ample Mexican yields…
UPDATE: LEMONS
Current supplies are plentiful, but small sizes (165- through 200-count fruit) are expected to become tight in February. Domestic growers…
UPDATE: NAVEL ORANGES
The California Navel crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) are becoming extremely limited. Size…
UPDATE: TOMATOES
Tomato supplies are light due to recent poor weather in Florida and Mexico. Prices are higher. Markon First Crop (MFC)…
UPDATE: LIMES
Lime markets remain active. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Limes are available. Cool, wet weather in November…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JANUARY 15, 2024
Arugula and Tender Leaf Varieties Supplies of tender leaf/spring mix varieties are limited in the Arizona and California growing regions….
UPDATE: CILANTRO
Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Washed & Trimmed Cilantro is available. The previous month has brought several low-pressure systems to both the Oxnard,…
UPDATE: GREEN ONIONS
Green onion volume remains limited but is increasing. Freezing temperatures hindered growth and limited production in Mexicali, Mexico. Ready-Set-Serve (RSS)…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
California winter volume has been rising, but more rain is forecast to begin Friday, January 19. Mexican-grown strawberries (crossing into…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Supplies remain scarce, but will increase through the month. After weeks of elevated levels, prices are starting to inch down….