UPDATE: LIMES
Lime markets are rising. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Limes are available. November’s cool, rainy weather caused…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Prices will continue rising this week. Extra-large and jumbo asparagus remains extremely scarce; cold weather is severely limiting production. Markon…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Demand exceeds supply in California, Florida, and Mexico (into South Texas). Markon members are advised to load out of South Texas….
UPDATE: BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER
Broccoli and cauliflower prices are low, but set to rise in the Arizona-California desert region by mid- to late next…
UPDATE: GREEN ONIONS
Green onion volume has fallen. Low temperatures have hindered growth and limited production in Mexicali, Mexico. Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Washed &…
UPDATE: NAVEL ORANGES
The California Navel crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) are becoming extremely limited. Size…
FROM THE FIELDS: LETTUCE ICE IN THE DESERT REGION
The Arizona/California desert region is experiencing light lettuce ice this morning as temperatures dropped into the mid-30°s to low 40°s….
UPDATE: GRAPES
Grape prices are climbing. The California season is ending; offshore fruit from Chile and Peru is entering the market. Offshore…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JANUARY 1, 2024
Asparagus Larger sizes (extra-large and jumbo) remain extremely scarce; prices will continue rising this week. Packer label is being substituted…
UPDATE: CELERY
Celery markets are falling following the holiday season, as demand decreases and supplies increase. Markon First Crop (MFC) Celery is…
UPDATE: ONIONS
Onion prices are rising; demand for Mexican exports is strong. Markets are expected to remain active over the next four to…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT REGION WEATHER
A series of winter cold fronts are expected over the next week in the Arizona-California desert growing region, bringing a…