UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF DECEMBER 18, 2023
Asparagus Supplies remain extremely scarce; prices will continue climbing this week. Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is sporadic; packer label…
FROM THE FIELDS: CALIFORNIA/ARIZONA RAIN EVENT
A pair of low-pressure systems is bringing widespread rain to key growing areas in California and Arizona this week. Oxnard,…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Supplies remain extremely scarce; prices will continue climbing this week. Packer label is being substituted as necessary to meet demand….
LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: 24-COUNT MARKON FIRST CROP (MFC) ARTISAN ROMAINE
Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video about Markon’s newest offering: 24-Count MFC Artisan Romaine….
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Demand exceeds supply in California, Florida, and Mexico (into South Texas). Markon DCs are advised to talk with their Markon representative…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
Red bell peppers are extremely limited as domestic crops wind down and the Mexican season is delayed. Green bell supplies…
UPDATE: FLORIDA – WEEKEND SEVERE STORM
Florida experienced a major storm on Saturday that brought heavy winds and rain to the state. The weather system continues…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
The Mexican-grown blackberry, blueberry, and raspberry seasons are getting underway, but supplies are limited due to cold weather and prior…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Supplies are extremely limited; prices will continue climbing. Peruvian imports (shipping into Florida) are tight. Demand for Mexican supplies has…
FROM THE FIELDS: DOWNY MILDEW IN DESERT BROCCOLI
The Arizona/California desert growing region has experienced low temperatures and high humidity in the wake of a minor rain event…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA CITRUS
California’s San Joaquin Valley and Southern California citrus growing districts are forecast to receive a series of rain events starting…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF DECEMBER 11, 2023
Asparagus Prices for all sizes have risen this week. Peruvian imports shipping into Miami, Florida are limited; pressure on Mexico…