Iceberg pricing is escalating rapidly as growers complete the seasonal harvesting transition from the Arizona-California desert region into Salinas and Santa Maria.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine Lettuces are available; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed
• The Arizona-California desert season has ended
• All lettuce is now shipping out of the Salinas and Santa Maria regions; the Huron season will be 100% finished this week
  • Harvestable supplies are struggling to meet current demand
  • March’s abnormally warm weather matured crops earlier than scheduled
  • Quality ranges from fair to good
    • Varying weights and densities are being reported
    • Last weekend’s rain has increased quality issues: mildew, bottom rot, and light weights are being reported
    • Insect pressure is on the rise due to high winter temperatures
• The Florida iceberg season has concluded
• The South Carolina season has started in a limited manner and will run through mid-May
• The New Mexico season has begun a week ahead of schedule and will continue until mid-May
• Mexican lettuces are being shipped through South Texas; this region was affected by recent hail, reducing available yields
• Expect extremely elevated markets and limited supplies until Salinas and Santa Maria harvesting is fully underway (early May)

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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