FROM THE FIELDS: TROPICAL STORM HILARY
Markon is monitoring all key growing regions that have been impacted by Tropical Storm Hilary on Sunday, August 20. Mexico,…
UPDATE: POTATOES – NEW CROP APPEARANCE
New crop, fresh-run MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available. It is important to be aware of certain characteristics once new crop…
FROM THE FIELDS: HURRICANE HILARY IMPACT ZONES
Markon is actively monitoring Hurricane Hillary, which is expected to make landfall Sunday, August 20 on the Baja Peninsula and…
UPDATE: ONIONS
New crop Markon First Crop (MFC) Onions are readily available in the Northwest. The seasons are ending in California and New…
UPDATE: HURRICANE HILARY
Just off Mexico’s Pacific Coast, this storm rapidly intensified from a Tropical Storm to a Hurricane yesterday and is expected…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF AUGUST 14, 2023
Avocados Large size Mexican avocado supplies (32- to 48- count fruit) remain tight; smaller sizes are recommended as substitutions. Mexico…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
California new crop bell pepper production is struggling to keep up with demand; markets are elevated. Hurricane Hilary is expected…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE LETTUCES
Iceberg yields and harvestable acreage are rising. Romaine volume remains stable despite sporadic quality challenges. Green leaf markets are steady…
UPDATE: CITRUS
Prices for small lemons remain elevated due to tight supplies and strong demand. Expect small-size oranges (113- through 138-count fruit)…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STONE FRUIT
The California stone fruit season is at its peak. Favorable growing conditions have increased supplies compared to years past. Peaches…
UPDATE: AVOCADO SUPPLIES
Large size Mexican avocado supplies (32- to 48- count fruit) remain tight; smaller sizes are recommended as substitutions. Mexico Large…
UPDATE: GREEN ONIONS
The green onion market continues to rise. Yields are declining following elevated temperatures in the primary growing region of Mexicali,…