Squash supplies (particularly yellow squash) are very light due to past cold winter temperatures affecting crops in Florida; markets are elevated. Mexico is experiencing high demand during their transitional phase from Sinaloa to Sonora growing regions. Markon First Crop (MFC) Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available.

Florida

• Production remains very low due to severe freeze damage from early February
• Surviving plants are recovering however recent cold overnight temperatures are hindering flowering and fruit set
• Supply is anticipated to be minimal through mid-March, especially yellow squash
• Markets are elevated

Mexico

• Sinaloa production is declining as they are past their peak production phase
• New fields out of Sonora region will start next week with light volume
• Demand is strong due to the past frost in Florida
• Yellow squash is particularly in light supply this week
• Quality is average and expected to improve out of Sonora region in early March
• Expect continued high markets over the next two weeks

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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