Markets remain extremely elevated amid low yields and reduced quality in the Salinas Valley as the season comes to a close. Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are sporadic; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed due to low weights

Salinas, California

• Quality is fair at best
  • Low weights, disease pressure, and mildew are reducing yields

• • 0.25-0.50” of rain is forecast tomorrow in Salinas
  • Harvesting crews will be on standby and may be sent home if rain is severe enough
  • Markon has worked with growers to harvest ahead and/or transfer product from other regions to fill orders

Huron, California

• Production is ongoing
• Quality and weights are good

Oxnard, California

• Production is supplementing any shortages
• Quality is good, but weights are low

Arizona-California Desert Region

• Production started last week and continues to ramp up
• • Most growers will begin harvesting next week
  • Markon will make the final transition the week of November 17
• Expect markets to remain elevated through November, until this season ramps up

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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