Heavy rains are forecast for Oxnard and Santa Maria this week and next. Strawberry production will be severely affected.
Santa Maria/Oxnard, California
- Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
- Multiple rain events are forecast for Thursday, February 1 through next week; harvesting delays or cancelations are expected
- Growers will rely on transfers of Mexican-grown fruit to supplement California orders
- Packer label will be shipped as needed; plastic clamshells will be substituted for corrugated packs
- Quality will be challenged due to rains; concerns include excessive bruising and pin rot
Florida
- MFC Strawberries are available
- Steady weather will help increase yields
- Quality is good
- Expect markets to remain steady
Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)
- Production is increasing
- Mexican fruit will be used to supplement California shortages
- Quality is good; white shoulders and minor bruising are being reported
- Expect markets to increase as Mexico help fills the void out of California
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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