Santa Maria and Oxnard, California have received 0.50”- 0.75” of rain over the past 24 hours. Another storm is forecast for tonight December 2 through Sunday December 4. Strong markets are expected in all growing areas through the month of December.

Santa Maria, California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Suppliers are assessing rain damage this afternoon
• No harvesting is expected Friday through Sunday of this week
• The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
• Quality in remaining fruit will be challenged; concerns include excessive bruising and pin rot

Oxnard, California

• Suppliers are assessing rain damage this afternoon
• No harvesting is expected Friday through Sunday of this week
• The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
• Quality will be challenged following the rain; concerns include excessive bruising and pin rot

Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)

• Mexican production is increasing
• The industry is in a demand-exceeds-supply situation
• Mexican fruit is being used to supplement the California shortage at this time
• Quality is good; white shoulders and occasional overripening are issues

Florida

• Production has started in a limited manner
• Harvesting will increase over time and is expected to reach its peak by mid-December
• Early quality is good; expect small to medium fruit size

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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