Elevated markets will persist through February, at a minimum; extreme weather has reduced California yields.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Celery are available
• California celery fields experienced significant storm events in November and again during Christmas week, including up to six inches of rain over four days, accompanied by sustained winds nearing 60 mph
• Relief was originally anticipated by mid-February; however, 1.5-2” more rain is forecast this week
• Production continues in the Arizona/California desert; harvests will run through mid-April
• Florida supplies remain limited following freezing temperatures in late January and early February
• New crop production will begin in Salinas, California in early June
• Overall quality is good; some Oxnard lots are exhibiting wind-related twisting and pith following excessive rains

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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