Cabbage markets are elevated; supplies are tight.

• The Salinas Valley growing season is off to a slow start
  • The heat waves experienced in June reduced yields as disease/insect pressure and more seeder core developed
  • Lower yields per acre have significantly reduced availability for processors, driving carton markets higher
• Central Coastal California suppliers harvested ahead of schedule last month to avoid quality issues, causing a supply gap until second plantings mature
• East Coast cabbage stocks remain limited
  • The Eastern North Carolina season is finished, while the Western North Carolina volume is low
  • Production is getting underway in Ohio, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York
  • Large and jumbo sizes are scarce; stocks are dominated by medium heads
• Expect limited supplies and elevated prices over the next 10-14 days

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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