FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT REGION ARUGULA
The Arizona/California desert growing region continues to experience the impact of erratic weather in November and December, including several rain…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT GROWING REGION WEATHER UPDATE
A cold front with wind gusts of up to 25 mph is currently passing through the Arizona/California desert growing region….
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Prices are easing; supplies are increasing out of the Caborca, Mexico region. After months of scarcity, jumbo and extra-large sizes…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF JANUARY 5, 2026
Cantaloupe and Honeydew Melons The offshore melon market is experiencing tight supplies as weather-related challenges earlier in the growing cycle…
UPDATE: ONIONS
Demand has increased for yellow onions following reduced production during the holidays; prices are higher. White onions remain limited; markets…
FROM THE FIELDS: CILANTRO
Cilantro supplies from both the Oxnard, California and the Arizona/California desert growing region are experiencing quality and shelf-life challenges. Both…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Most California strawberry growers will not harvest this week due to damage; supplies are extremely limited. Santa Maria/Oxnard, CA Growers…
UPDATE: LIMES
Prices remain elevated and are expected to continue climbing through January as quality challenges and reduced supplies persist. Markon First…
UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS
The offshore melon market is experiencing tight supplies as weather-related challenges earlier in the growing cycle continue to impact production….
UPDATE: CARROTS
West Coast carrot supplies are tightening. Availability will be limited for the next two weeks due to weather-related issues that…
UPDATE: CUCUMBERS
Florida-grown cucumbers are limited; Honduran imports are increasing in Florida. Markon First Crop (MFC) Cucumbers are available. Florida-grown supplies will…
UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES
Strawberry growers will strip fields and assess damage from recent storms during the first part of this week. Production is…