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UPDATE: SQUASH

February 17, 2026

Prices are high. Florida volume is low due to recent cold weather. Strong demand has shifted to Mexico; yellow squash is limited. Markon First Crop (MFC) Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available.

Florida

  • Freezing temperatures decreased yields
  • Expect tight supplies for the next three weeks
  • Overall quality is fair
  • Markets will remain high for several weeks

Mexico

  • Yields are falling in the Sinaloa growing region this week, especially yellow squash
  • Demand is strong due to the past frost in Florida
  • Quality is average; mechanical scarring has been reported
  • Expect rising markets this week

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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