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FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT REGION WEATHER UPDATE

January 13, 2025

The Arizona-California desert growing region experienced several days of strong wind gusts reaching 45mph from Tuesday, January 7 through Friday, January 10, resulting in light lettuce ice.

The forecast now calls for morning lows to dip into the mid-20°s to mid-30°s over the weekend, creating conditions for more lettuce ice to develop.

Markon inspectors are monitoring crops closely for short- and long-term quality challenges that include:

  • Dehydration
  • Dirt on the product
  • Discoloration
  • Epidermal blister/discolored peel
  • Fringe burn
  • Light case weights
  • Loss of vibrancy
  • Shorten shelf-life
  • Wind damage

Markon inspectors are working closely with suppliers to provide the best product available for Markon orders.

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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