Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine prices are climbing amid rising demand, tightening supplies, and rain events in the Arizona/California desert this week.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine are available  
• Rain is forecast to begin this evening, totaling 0.25” or less in the Arizona/California desert regions; an additional storm with rainfall of 0.50” or more is forecast for Thursday
  • The rain events this week may curtail harvesting if field conditions are unsuitable for crews and machinery
  • Markon is working with grower-shippers to pack ahead as needed to ensure coverage
• Insect pressure continues to be a concern following February’s warm weather; increased presence is expected through the duration of the Yuma season
• The Arizona/California desert season is winding down; some growers will finish in late March with others concluding by early to mid-April
• A handful of growers will begin harvesting in Huron and Oxnard, California by mid- to late March
• The Salinas season will begin in early to mid-April

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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