Two days of rain is forecast on Sunday in the Oxnard growing region ,  February 25 and Monday February 26 but shouldn’t hinder production.. Rain is expected in the Florida growing region on , February 23, but its minimal.

Oxnard

• The forecast calls for rain Sunday, February 18 through Wednesday, February 21
• Volume is currently low, with improving weather supplies should increase
• Expect a demand-exceeds-supply market for the next week
• Quality is currently good with few white shoulders and bruising
• Markon recommends ordering for quick turns until weather improves

Mexico (into South Texas)

• Overall volume is decreasing as the season has moved past its peak
• Quality is currently good; white shoulders with some dry bruising
• Anticipate steady prices and tight supplies this region helps fill the void from West Coast shortages
• Mexico growing region looks to finish late April, early May (depending on weather)

Florida

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
• Forecasts call for light rain Friday , February 23 and clear skies following
• Quality is currently good; white shoulders and uneven size have been reported
• Expect tight supplies at the start of next week as fields recover from rain; volume will increase later next week due as weather improves
• Florida growing region looks to finish late April, early May (depending on weather)

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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