FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS VALLEY HEAT-RELATED CHALLENGES
After a brief heat wave throughout California’s Salinas Valley growing region, some fields and varieties are developing heat-related challenges, primarily…
LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: THRIP & INSV PRESSURE
Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video about an increase in the presence of thrip…
UPDATE: CAULIFLOWER
Markets are falling as supplies increase in the Salinas and Santa Maria Valley regions. Markon Essentials (ESS) Cauliflower is readily…
UPDATE: MEXICAN GRAPES
Prices are escalating. Mexican green and red grape supplies are becoming extremely tight. Rain and thunderstorms have halted production; growers…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE
Green leaf prices remain steady at lower levels due to abundant supplies. Iceberg weights have rebounded, pushing prices lower. Romaine…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MAY 19, 2025
Bell Peppers Red bell pepper demand is shifting from Mexico to the California desert region. Green bell peppers are available…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
Red bell pepper demand is shifting from Mexico to the California desert region. Green bell peppers are available on both…
UPDATE: PINEAPPLES
Pineapple supplies are increasing. All sizes, crowned and crownless, are shipping Expect ample supplies until early July After the first…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES
Strawberry supplies are ample; the Salinas/Watsonville region has been enjoying great weather, creating high-quality fruit. Salinas/Watsonville Markon First Crop (MFC)…
FROM THE FIELDS: WEST COAST HEAT WAVE
Several California growing regions are bracing for a heat wave that will peak on Friday, May 31 and last through…
UPDATE: BROCCOLI
California Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Broccoli is being harvested in California’s Salinas and Santa Maria Valleys Markets are steadily…
UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES
Summer potato harvesting transitions are underway; markets are currently steady, but poised to rise in June. Idaho and North Dakota…