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UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES

The Santa Maria, Salinas, and Watsonville growing regions experienced extreme heat over the weekend. The elevated temperatures caused quality challenges...

FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT HEAT WAVE

Extreme heat continues to cause concern for the remaining acreage of row crop vegetables in the Arizona/California desert growing region....

UPDATE: LIMES

Lime availability continues to tighten, with weather and harvesting disruptions adding pressure across all growing regions. Markon First Crop (MFC)...

UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MARCH 16, 2026

Avocados Industry supplies are adequate across all growing regions; however, delays and potential shortages are expected due to labor shortages...

UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS

Bell pepper supplies are limited; Mexico is struggling to meet demand due to extreme heat and lower harvestable yields. Florida...

UPDATE: AVOCADOS

Industry supplies are adequate across all growing regions; however, delays and potential shortages are expected due to labor shortages during...

UPDATE: TOMATOES

Tomato prices are climbing. Supplies are tighter this week; a national Mexican holiday on March 16 reduced labor and production....

UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES

Elevated temperatures are prematurely ending the Florida and Texas strawberry seasons. California volume is rising in Santa Maria and Oxnard;...

FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT HEAT WAVE

We are now entering the hottest period of this unprecedented heat wave in the Arizona/California desert growing region. Temperatures will...

UPDATE: IMPORTED MOROCCAN ORANGES

Imported Moroccan Valencia oranges will be available on the East Coast through July. Three-week advanced notice is required for orders....

UPDATE: CARA CARA ORANGES

The Cara Cara orange crop is dominated by large sizes; small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) are becoming limited as...

UPDATE: RED AND YELLOW POTATOES

Markon First Crop (MFC) Red and Yellow Potatoes are available in Idaho and North Dakota. Red potatoes are in good...
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