California lemons are tightening, especially 165- and 200-count sizes. The crop is currently yielding mostly larger fruit in the 95- through 140-count range. The California Navel season is winding down; supplies of 113- and 138-count fruit remain extremely limited. Some growers have started to transition into the Valencia variety, but those stocks are limited as well.

Lemons

• Markon First Crop (MFC) and Essentials (ESS) Lemons are available  
• Districts One and Two (the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California) are currently in production
• 165- and 200-count sizes are limited; yields are dominated by 95- through 140-count lemons
• Quality is good; some greening and scarring have been reported
• Expect a slow yet steady price climb as demand increases over the next six to eight weeks

Oranges

• MFC and ESS Navel and Valencia Oranges are available out of California 
• Oranges are currently being shipped out of California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey (imported Moroccan)
  • The California Valencia season has begun in a limited manner; Navel supplies are expected to run until early May
  • The South Texas season will end in mid-April
  • Mexican Valencias (crossing into Nogales, Arizona) are expected to run into June
  • Florida Valencia oranges are on the market
  • Moroccan Valencias continue shipping off the East Coast
• Small sizes (113- through 138-count oranges) remain extremely limited in California and South Texas
• Expect good quality and elevated markets

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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