Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine markets have peaked. The season is winding down in the Arizona/California desert growing region.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf and Romaine are readily available  
• MFC Iceberg is being packed regularly, with Markon Best Available (MBA) substituted as needed due to low weights
• A heatwave is forecast in the Arizona/California desert next week, with some areas expected to exceed 100 degrees on Tuesday, March 25
• Insect pressure remains a concern, although the prevalence is lower than in prior weeks following February’s extended warm weather
• The Arizona/California desert season is winding down; some growers have finished harvesting while the balance will conclude by early to mid-April
• A handful of growers have started harvesting in Huron and Oxnard, California
• The Salinas season will begin in early to mid-April

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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