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UPDATE: BROCCOLI

July 11, 2023

Markets are sliding on the West Coast and in Mexico; favorable weather is aiding growth.

Salinas/Santa Maria, California

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli is available in Salinas, California
  • Quality is good; minimal cat eye, brown bead, and bracketed structure are being observed in some lots
  • Prices will fall during the current warming trend, but inch back up next week

Mexico

  • Stocks are available for loading in South Texas
  • Yields historically tighten through the monsoon season (June through August), but recent reports have been positive
  • Quality issues such as pin rot, yellowing, and elevated insect pressure are less frequent than past years
  • Overall markets are expected stay relatively flat over the next two to three weeks, barring any heavy storm activity

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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