UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Rain is expected in all California growing regions starting Tuesday, March 21 through Wednesday, March 22. Production is winding down…
FROM THE FIELDS: INCREASED INSECT PRESSURE
The Arizona/California desert growing region is seeing a spike in insect pressure, particularly in leaf lettuce items. It is not…
UPDATE: CITRUS
Production remains slow due to wet and muddy conditions. Forecasts call for more rain which will continue delaying harvests. Lemon markets…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MARCH 13, 2023
Asparagus Markets are low; mild weather has promoted abundant supplies of all sizes. Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES – CENTRAL MEXICO
Yields continue to decline as Central Mexico’s growing season winds down. The harvest will run through March, weather pending. Supplies…
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…