Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine supplies have increased; yields from Huron, Oxnard, Las Cruces, and Yuma are covering the shortages in Salinas and Santa Maria. Prices are adjusting for all three commodities. Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available in Salinas, California; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed due to low weights.
Yuma, Arizona
- General quality remains good
- Weights may be slightly lower as many suppliers are harvesting ahead of schedule to meet demand
- Market prices are adjusting
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
- Salinas Valley yields are low
- All prices are adjusting
Huron, California
- Iceberg, romaine, and romaine heart quality is very good
- Head weights range from 38 to 42 pounds
- Markets are easing
Mexico (crossing into Texas)
- Iceberg production continues year-round
- Prices are inching down
- Quality is very good
- Head weights range from 28 to 32 pounds
New Mexico
- The iceberg market is falling
- Quality is very good
- Weights are in the high 30s
- Early season rains wiped out 10-15% of total plantings; romaine is expected to be the most limited lettuce this fall season (through late November)
South Carolina
- Production will begin in the next two to three weeks
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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