Squash supplies are reduced in the East due to recent weather affecting yields. Slow West Coast production has further tightened supplies; markets are higher. Markon First Crop (MFC) Zucchini and Yellow Squash are available.

East Coast

• New Jersey has mixed quality
• Heat and rain in July have impacted yields on the current crop
• New York production is increasing
  • Quality is good
• Expect elevated markets over the next week

Midwest

• Michigan and Ohio experienced high temperatures and minimal rain in July which has decreased yields

• Growers are seeing mixed quality
• Expecting markets to remain elevated through the weekend

West Coast

• California’s San Joaquin Valley are slowly ramping up new sets this week
  • Overall volume is still low on both yellow squash and zucchini
• Santa Maria new crop production is underway, however total volume is still limited
• Quality is good, but sizing is trending smaller
• Zucchini markets are steady; yellow squash prices are a bit higher

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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