Markets remain extremely elevated as the Salinas and Santa Maria seasons come to a close and Arizona/California desert production slowly ramps up. 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 and Santa Maria, California

• Low weights, disease pressure, and mildew have reduced yields significantly
• Two to three inches of rain are forecast through this weekend in Salinas and Santa Maria, effectively ending these seasons

Huron, California

• Production is ramping down quickly; supplies will be depleted by the end of next week
• Quality and weights are good; mildew pressure is an occasional issue

Oxnard, California

• Production is supplementing any shortages
• Quality is good, but weights are low
• Weather forecast calls for up to three inches of rain through this weekend

Arizona/California Desert Region

• Production continues to ramp up, but is being hindered by the slow maturity of all crops

• • Most growers have started harvesting in a limited way
  • Quality is above average
  • Weights are low; most growers are entering fields early due to strong demand
  • Over an inch of rain is expected on Saturday; Markon is working with growers to pack ahead to ensure order coverage

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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