Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine markets are rising as supplies tighten in Salinas and Santa Maria, California.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted when needed due to low weights
• Overall quality is good
  • Fringe and internal burn are impacting some lots; insect pressure is increasing as temperatures warm
  • Disease pressure is reducing mature harvestable supplies in many lots; romaine is being impacted the most
• Supplemental demand has strengthened again for iceberg; some processors are now looking for outside green leaf and romaine acreage
• Regional seasons in Colorado, Michigan, the East Coast, and Canada are ongoing; quality and yields are typical for each growing region
• Expect continued strong markets through August, at minimum

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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