Iceberg yields and harvestable acreage are rising. Romaine volume remains stable despite sporadic quality challenges. Green leaf markets are steady to slightly lower

Green Leaf and Romaine

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf and Romaine are readily available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed due to aesthetic defects and/or lighter weight
• Harvesting crews are trimming heads to avoid insect damage, wind damage, and mildew
• Most lots continue to exhibit some level of internal burn
• Romaine markets are expected to remain at low levels over the next 7-10 days despite strong demand

Iceberg

MFC Premium Iceberg is available; MBA is being substituted as needed due to lighter case weights

• Harvesting crews are culling heads with sclerotinia, bottom rot, and mildew
• Iceberg demand remains focused strongly on the West Coast; limited supplies crossing into South Texas from Mexico
• A general uptrend in harvestable acres in August has kept markets steady to slightly lower

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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