UPDATE: SQUASH
Squash supplies are rebounding after Easter. Markon First Crop Zucchini and Yellow Squash are both available. The mainland Mexican growing…
FROM THE FIELDS: RAIN IN SALINAS
Under an inch of rain is anticipated in the Salinas Valley on Wednesday evening, April 20. Partially cloudy days are…
UPDATE: CUCUMBERS
Overall cucumber supplies remain snug. Expect Mexican volume to rise this week. Markon First Crop and Markon Essentials Cucumbers are…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES – RAIN
Rain is expected in the Santa Maria and Salinas/Watsonville, California growing regions this week. Oxnard Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA ORANGES
The California Navel orange season is winding down; prices are climbing. Navels Remaining fruit is dominated by 88-count and larger…
UPDATE: SOUTH TEXAS BORDER DELAYS
The enhanced Department of Public Safety security checks between the Texas/Mexico border have been regulated and removed. All border crossings…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF APRIL 11, 2022
Avocados Large-size avocados are becoming limited as Mexico’s current crop is dominated by small-size fruit. Recent rain has lowered volume…
FROM THE FIELDS: RAIN FORECAST FOR SALINAS GROWING REGION
The Salinas growing region is anticipating rainfall on Saturday morning, April 16, with total rainfall of under a tenth inch….
FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS VALLEY DISEASE PRESSURE
Salinas Valley is experiencing an early wave of Impatience Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) that is affecting green leaf, iceberg, and…
UPDATE: SOUTH TEXAS BORDER DELAYS
The Texas/Mexico border delays continue as Holy Week will further delay produce shipments this weekend. Commercial traffic has dropped over…
UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES
Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are being shipped out of Idaho and North Dakota. Idaho Most suppliers…
UPDATE: BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Prices for Brussels sprouts are rising. Production is limited as a result of lower yields and reduced harvesting capacity. Temperatures…