Cooler Autumn temperatures and recent severe weather will accelerate some squash transitions on the East Coast. New regions in Georgia and Mexico are ramping up, ready to take over in October.

• Midwest regions, Michigan and Ohio, are finishing their seasons due to cooler autumn weather and reduced daylight hours
• The East Coast is recovering from Hurricane Helene, working through inventory harvested before to the storm
  • The main North Carolina season is ending early due to recent poor weather (reduced demand and crop condition)
  • Georgia is drying out with decent volumes this week
  • Florida will have light new crop supplies over the next few weeks
• California’s Santa Maria region will end in three to four weeks, weather permitting
  • Currently temperatures are in the high 80’s, which is improving yields
• The Mexican region of Sonora is starting to harvest light supplies of new crop zucchini this week crossing into Nogales, Arizona; yellow squash will start next week
• Overall, yellow squash prices are slightly elevated due to less supply; zucchini prices are lower
• Expect steady markets as new regions begin this week

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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