A pair of low-pressure systems is bringing widespread rain to key growing areas in California and Arizona this week.

Oxnard, CA:

• Light-to-moderate rain has been recorded over the past two days
• Heavier rain arrives today through Thursday, December 21, before tapering off on Friday evening, December 22
• Upwards of four to four and half inches of total rainfall may be recorded over the course of the week
• Markon is actively working with suppliers to pack orders ahead to minimize disruptions
• The following rain-related challenges are expected in Oxnard:
  • Water damage, soft texture, decreased volume, and reduced shelf-life in strawberries
  • Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Cilantro and Parsley will see reduced shelf-life due excessive moisture on the crops

California/Arizona Desert Region:

• Light rain is expected in Coachella and Imperial Valley, California on Thursday afternoon, December 21, which will move into Yuma, Arizona early evening
• Increasing rainfall is expected on Friday, December 22
• Upwards of one to one and half inches of rain is forecasted for both the Arizona and California desert regions
• Markon is actively working with suppliers to pack all orders ahead to minimize disruptions
• The following rain-related challenges are expected in the desert region:
  • Elevated dirt/mud in commodity and some value-added lettuce and tender leaf items
  • Elevated mechanical damage
  • Extended systemic mildew concerns in broccoli items
  • Premature pinking and/or reduced shelf-life with early breakdown/decay in value-added lettuce, romaine, and tender leaf items

Markon inspectors will continue to monitor conditions and update further as situation develop.

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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