Tomato markets are climbing due to seasonally low volume. Markon First Crop (MFC) Tomatoes are limited.

• The California season is wrapping up this weekend
• Production is past its peak in Baja, Mexico; round, Roma, and grape tomatoes are tight
  • New crop harvests will begin the week of November 13
  • Growers anticipate lower-than-normal volume as Hurricane Hilary disrupted early season plantings

• Supplies from mainland Mexico (into Nogales, Arizona and South Texas) are limited following recent rains
  • Yields are sporadic with hit-or-miss quality due to weather disruptions and planting gaps
  • The season in Culiacan, Mexico will start in early January
• Florida stocks are limited
  • The Roma variety is especially tight
  • Volume is steady in Quincy, Florida but will decrease over the next two to three weeks as supplies transition south
  • Production has begun in a limited manner in Ruskin and Palmetto, Florida; better volume is expected in two weeks
• Expect limited supplies and strong markets for the next three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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