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UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE

February 20, 2025

Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine prices are fairly steady at low levels. Demand remains moderate due to inclement weather impacting much of the country.

  • Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Romaine is sporadic; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed due to low weights after trimming outer leaves with epidermal blister and peel defects at harvest
  • MFC Premium Green Leaf and Iceberg Lettuce are available
  • Following January’s freezing temperatures, February’s warmer weather has increased field weights but resulted in quality challenges in some lots
    • Epidermal blistering and peeling are present in many lots, primarily affecting romaine
    • Inconsistent plant growth has reduced harvestable yields in current and upcoming fields
    • Insect pressure will continue to rise with warm weather in the upper 80s to low 90s forecast through next week
  • Despite these issues, ample supplies and depressed markets are forecast through February, at minimum

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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