Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update February 13, 2023:
Supplies are becoming more plentiful out of the California and Florida growing regions, as both day and nighttime temperatures are rising. Mexican stocks (into South Texas) are tightening, as the region experiences heat-related quality issues.
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Oxnard, California
Yields are increasing daily as a warming trend hits the growing area
Quality is good; green shoulders have been reported
Size is currently medium (14 to 16 pieces per one-pound clamshell)
Expect increasing supplies and lower markets post-Valentine’s Day
Santa Maria, California
Minimal harvesting is expected to take place this week
Yields will increase week over week
Size is currently small to medium (18 to 22 pieces per one-pound clamshell)
Expect rising volume
Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)
Expect to see yields decline due to heat-related quality issues
Quality is good; soft fruit and bruising have been reported
Size currently ranges from small to medium (18 to 20 berries per one-pound clamshell)
Expect tight supplies and steady markets
Florida
Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
Expect to see yields increase daily as the season begins to peak
Quality is good
White shoulders are being reported
Expect small- to medium-size fruit
Expect good supplies and lower markets
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update February 13, 2023:
Supplies are becoming more plentiful out of the California and Florida growing regions, as both day and nighttime temperatures are rising. Mexican stocks (into South Texas) are tightening, as the region experiences heat-related quality issues.
Chart from Agtools. Click to expand
Oxnard, California
Yields are increasing daily as a warming trend hits the growing area
Quality is good; green shoulders have been reported
Size is currently medium (14 to 16 pieces per one-pound clamshell)
Expect increasing supplies and lower markets post-Valentine’s Day
Santa Maria, California
Minimal harvesting is expected to take place this week
Yields will increase week over week
Size is currently small to medium (18 to 22 pieces per one-pound clamshell)
Expect rising volume
Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)
Expect to see yields decline due to heat-related quality issues
Quality is good; soft fruit and bruising have been reported
Size currently ranges from small to medium (18 to 20 berries per one-pound clamshell)
Expect tight supplies and steady markets
Florida
Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are available
Expect to see yields increase daily as the season begins to peak
Quality is good
White shoulders are being reported
Expect small- to medium-size fruit
Expect good supplies and lower markets
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
