Iceberg, romaine, and especially green leaf supplies are expected to remain extremely limited through the rest of the Salinas season in mid-November. Abnormally warm weather has decreased yields and is pushing up prices. Rain is forecast in all California growing regions over the next few days. Expect market conditions to remain elevated. Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available in Salinas and Huron, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed due to low weights.
Salinas/Santa Maria, California
- Quality ranges from fair to good; insect pressure, internal burn, mildew, and seeder are being found in many lots
- Disease pressure, including INSV and Sclerotinia, persists; percentages of impacted heads vary from lot to lot
- Decreased yields are being seen throughout the Salinas Valley
- Markets will incrementally increase for the next three weeks
Huron, California
- Iceberg quality is good
- Weights are averaging the high 30s to mid-40s
Mexico (crossing into Texas)
- Production continues year-round
New Mexico
- Las Cruces harvests are scheduled to start the week of October 12 and ramp up the following week
- Early season rains wiped out 10-15% of total plantings; romaine will be the most limited lettuce this fall season (through late November)
South Carolina
- This season is expected to begin the week of October 19, further helping reduce pressure on California supplies
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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