Rain is expected in the Santa Maria and Oxnard growing regions Wednesday, February 12 through Friday, February 14. This will cause harvesting delays or harvesting cancellations, depending on the amount of rain.

Santa Maria

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• During this period, packer label will be substituted as needed
• Size currently ranges from 10 to 14 berries per one-pound clamshell
• Quality is good; berries are firm, some softness and green shoulders have been reported
• Expect markets to remain steady

Oxnard

• MFC Strawberries are available
• During this period, packer label will be substituted as needed
• Size currently ranges from medium to large (12 to 16 berries per one-pound clamshell)
• Quality is good; color is a deep red
• Expect markets to remain steady

Mexico (into South Texas)

• Temperatures have remained steady
• Quality is good; sizing is currently 17 to 25 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell
• Ample supplies remain in Mexico
• Expect markets to remain firm and steady

Florida

• MFC Strawberries are available
• Sizing is currently 23 to 25 berries per 8/1-pound clamshell
• Quality has improved with the weather
• Expect markets to remain steady

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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