Green cabbage prices are elevated following warmer weather and increasing insect pressure.

California

• Cabbage supply is meeting demand
• Hot weather earlier in September reduced yields and caused quality issues
• Insect and disease pressure have worsened, further reducing availability for processors and driving up market pricing
• Quality is fair; discoloration and insect damage are being reported
• Production in the Arizona/California desert region will begin in late November/early December
• Expect elevated prices for the next 10-14 days at a minimum

Midwest/East Coast

• Regional shipments from Michigan, New York, and Ohio will wind down through October and end by early November
• Overall quality is good
• North Carolina will start harvesting at the end of October, followed by Georgia in mid-November
• Winter production will start in Florida in early December

Texas/Mexico

• Imported supplies from Central Mexico continue to cross into South Texas with generally lower pricing
• The domestic South Texas season will begin in late November/early December
• Overall quality is good

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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