Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine prices remain extremely elevated following erratic weather during planting and growth cycles in Salinas and Santa Maria, California. Romaine supplies are especially limited this week.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed.
• Quality ranges from fair to good
  • Disease pressure, including Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia, is reducing harvestable yields
  • Internal burn, mildew pressure, and seeder are also impacting yields
• Romaine prices are increasing rapidly as current demand far exceeds supply
• The iceberg market has firmed again after a brief downward trend; green leaf continues to inch up
• Expect active markets through late May

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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