UPDATE: GRAPEFRUIT
The Southern California Marsh Ruby grapefruit season has ended. Expect a gap in California supplies, as Rio grapefruit harvesting is…
UPDATE: LIMES
Markets are weakening, as new crop fruit becomes available in Veracruz, Mexico. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS)…
UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS
California’s San Joaquin Valley melon season is beginning to wind down; markets are poised to rise. Markon First Crop (MFC)…
UPDATE: LEMONS
The 165- through 235-count domestic lemon market remains elevated due to low volume and strong demand. Price relief is expected…
UPDATE: ORANGES
California’s available Valencia supply continues to diminish. Markon expects California to experience a supply gap in October that will last…
FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS VALLEY SHOWERS
California’s Salinas Valley is experiencing intermittent light showers that will continue throughout the day, bringing less than a tenth of…
UPDATE: CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRIES
The California strawberry market has remained steady. The Santa Maria fall harvest has begun; growers report no issues at this…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Apples Although lower volume is expected from the Washington and Michigan 2024-2025 apple crops, yields will remain above five-year averages. No…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Blueberry supplies will remain limited through early October, causing prices to rise. New crop blackberry and raspberry stocks are limited;…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE
Green Leaf and Romaine Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf and Romaine are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted…
FROM THE FIELDS: SALINAS VALLEY SOIL HEALTH
California’s Salinas Valley 2024 growing season is winding down. Historically, it is common to see increased soil disease and plant…
UPDATE: POTATOES
New crop, fresh-run MFC Norkotah Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington. Expect the market to stay soft for larger…