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FROM THE FIELDS: HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE SALINAS and SANTA MARIA VALLEYS

July 19, 2024

The Salinas and Santa Maria Valley’s current forecast calls for high temperatures starting this weekend and persisting through most of next week. Coastal regions will reach the mid-70°s while inland regions will temperatures ranging from the mid-80°s to triple digits.

Markon inspectors are closely monitoring strawberries, lettuce, tender leaf, and other row crops that can potentially be affected by quality challenges such as:

  • Bolting/seeder
  • Dehydration/heat stress
  • Increased insect pressure
  • Internal burn
  • Shortened shelf-life
  • Sun scalding
  • Overripe fruit
  • Uneven sizing

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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