U.S. prices continue to climb; strong demand and growth challenges are decreasing overall supplies.
California
- Markon Best Available (MBA) Broccoli is being harvested in California’s Salinas Valley
- Supplies are limited in Monterey County (Salinas Valley) and Santa Barbara County (Santa Maria Valley and Lompoc Valley)
- A recent heat wave forced growers to harvest premature fields last week, causing supply gaps this week
- Quality ranges from fair to good; heat-related issues such as hollow core, yellow/brown bead, and branchy structure are being reported
- Insect pressure, from Diamondback moth pupa/larvae and aphids, remains a significant challenge and is expected to persist through the fall
- Regional harvests are winding down, pushing demand to the West Coast and further limiting supplies
- Expect markets to remain elevated for the next one to two weeks as supplies increase
Mexico
- Mexican-grown MBA Broccoli continues to ship into South Texas
- Pricing is high amid moderate demand and limited supplies
- High temperatures and tropical storms continue to hamper quality; these weather conditions will persist in this region through the late fall
- Quality is fair; many fields are experiencing cat eye, hollow core, browning, and insect activity are being noted
- Expect relief in November as improved weather conditions will lead to stronger quality
East Coast/Midwest/Canada
- Hot, dry weather has stunted growth and affected yields in multiple growing regions
- Overall supplies are limited; Maine, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Eastern Canada are all experiencing lighter harvests
- Maine will reach peak production in September, then wind down through late October
- Growers in Georgia and Florida will begin harvesting in the late fall to offset Maine’s production ending
- Pricing will remain slightly elevated this week, and ease in the next two weeks as demand eases and supplies increase
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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