Florida growers are still facing significant damage from the early February freeze, and additional severe weather—including near-freezing morning temperatures forecast for Central and South Florida on Tuesday, February 24, and Wednesday, February 25—is expected to further disrupt production. These back-to-back cold events will severely limit supplies, pushing already elevated markets even higher over the next four to six weeks.

Central/Western Florida

• The Tampa region is forecast to see near-freezing temperatures Monday and Tuesday morning, with daytime highs in the upper 50s
• Crops growing in this part of the state include strawberries, cabbage, and broccoli

Southern Florida

• Immokalee, Ft. Pierce, Belle Glade, and LaBelle are forecast to see near-freezing temperatures Monday and Tuesday mornings, with daytime highs reaching the mid‑60s
• Crops growing in this part of the state include:
  • Bell Peppers
  • Celery
  • Corn
  • Cucumber
  • Lettuces (iceberg, romaine, green leaf)
  • Radishes
  • Squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Watermelon
  • Citrus

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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