Iceberg markets are rising quickly as most California growers have canceled harvests today due to rain. Green leaf and romaine prices are slightly higher; some harvests have been placed on hold.

• 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
• Current quality is good, but expected to decline following today’s rain, coupled with recent heat in Salinas and Santa Maria, California
  • Bottom rot, fluctuating densities, insect pressure, mildew, and seeder are being reported, but avoided or mitigated at harvest
  • Disease pressure is forecast to increase in upcoming lots over the next three to four weeks; yields are expected to decline
• Overall demand has been moderate, but today’s curtailed harvests have strengthened fresh pack and processor demand
• Expect higher iceberg pricing this week and into next week; green leaf and romaine are forecast to continue inching up next week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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