UPDATE: LIMES
Lime prices are much higher; markets will continue to escalate through August due to ongoing crop transitions, excessive rainfall, and…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE
Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine markets are rising as supplies tighten in Salinas and Santa Maria, California. Markon First Crop…
UPDATE: TOMATOES
Tomato prices are active due to low yields on Eastern tomatoes, demand is higher. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES
The California strawberry market is slowly climbing. Santa Maria Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available Quality is good Size…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
The Pacific Northwest blackberry season has begun; quality is excellent. Ample blueberry and raspberry supplies are on the market. Blackberries…
UPDATE: CITRUS
Small-sized California Valencia supplies (113- and 138-count oranges) remain adequate. With many school districts starting in the coming weeks, small…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA GRAPES
California grape harvesting is in peak production; the season will run through November. Markon Essentials (ESS) Red and Green Seedless…
FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS AND SANTA MARIA VALLEY PEST PRESSURE
Markon First Crop (MFC) Asian-Cut Broccoli Crowns are limited in the Salinas Valley; Markon Best Available (MBA) Broccoli is being…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF AUGUST 4, 2025
Asparagus Prices continue to rise this week, especially for the large and jumbo sizes. Markon First Crop (MFC) Asparagus is available…
UPDATE: ICEBERG
Iceberg market volatility persists. After declining this week, prices are expected to rebound next week as growers anticipate lower yields…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
Red bell pepper volume is low due to snug transitions in California, markets are elevated. Green bells have abundant supply…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI
California Markon Best Available (MBA) Broccoli is being harvested in California’s Salinas Valley; elevated levels of pin rot, yellowing, and…