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UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE

September 17, 2025

Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine prices continue to decline amid weak demand and abundant supplies.

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being subbed sporadically when weights don’t meet specifications
  • Overall quality is good
    • Fluctuating densities, insect pressure, mildew, and seeder are being reported, but avoided or mitigated at harvest
    • Disease pressure continues to reduce yields, but the overall impact to supply levels is minimal
  • Light rain is forecast through the end of the week; 0.04” to 0.08” per day is expected per day
    • Markon is working with grower-shippers to harvest ahead of the rain daily to ensure coverage
    • Any harvests completed during the rain will be covered to maintain dry and sound cartons
  • Expect lower markets through the balance of this week; prices may inch up next week if quality issues increase following rain

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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