FROM THE FIELDS: OXNARD STRAWBERRIES
Southern California, including the Oxnard growing region, received record amounts of rainfall over the past 36 hours due to the…
UPDATE: FLORIDA STRAWBERRIES
Yields continue to decline as the Florida growing season enters the tail end of the season. The harvest will run…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI
Broccoli Yuma, Arizona/Imperial and Santa Maria Valleys, California Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli is available Arizona/California desert supplies are tighter…
FOOD SAFETY UPDATE: ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP PUBLISHES “DIRTY DOZEN” LIST
Since 1995, an activist group, the Environmental Working Group, has released its so-called “dirty dozen” produce list which is largely…
UPDATE: CAULIFLOWER
Warmer weather has helped spur growth and increase stocks. Quality is average; mold/mildew, off-color, and inconsistent size are being observed…
UPDATE: ONIONS
The Northwest storage onion season is winding down. Texas-grown fresh-run onions are available. Sufficient supplies of Mexican fresh-run onions are crossing into…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT REGION RAIN
The Arizona/California desert region began receiving rainfall early this morning, which is expected to continue through mid-morning. Approximately .10”-.25” total…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Markets are low; mild weather has promoted abundant supplies of all sizes. Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available Central…
UPDATE: SWEET BABY BROCCOLI
Sweet baby broccoli supplies remain extremely scarce; demand exceeds supply. Salinas Valley stocks are extremely limited Suppliers have cut back…
UPDATE: TOMATOES
Tomato markets have risen due to increased demand. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are readily available. Mexican round, Roma, cherry…
UPDATE: CABBAGE
Markets are decreasing; supplies are abundant in the Arizona/California desert region. Seasonal demand has dropped off; more availability coming online…
LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: WIDESPREAD FLOODING IN THE SALINAS VALLEY
Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video regarding significant widespread flooding currently taking place in…