Markon Cooperative took these photos in Oxnard, CA, February 26, 2023.
Markon Cooperative {{BB #:123315}} released this crop update February 27, 2023:
California’s weather forecast is calling for rain in Santa Maria and Oxnard, California, Monday, February 27 through Wednesday, March 1. All member DCs are advised to load out of South Texas or Florida for best possible coverage.
Santa Maria, California
The region received 1.00 – 2.00” of rain over the past 72 hours
Harvesting has been cancelled today, February 27; many growers will cancel production tomorrow as well
Supplies will be extremely limited for the next 7-10 days
Oxnard, California
The region received 2.00 – 3.00” of rain over the past 72 hours
Harvesting has been cancelled today, February 27; many growers will cancel production tomorrow as well
Supplies will be extremely limited for the next 7-10 days
Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)
Yields are declining rapidly due to heat-related quality issues
Some growers seeing a 50% decline in production from last week
Quality is average; soft fruit and bruising have been reported
Expect to see supplies tighten as Mexico fills shortages from California
Florida
Production has moved past its peak but is expected to be steady for next three to four weeks
Quality is good; white shoulders and bruising are problems due to temperature increases
Expect good supplies through March
Markon Cooperative {{BB #:123315}} released this crop update February 27, 2023:
California’s weather forecast is calling for rain in Santa Maria and Oxnard, California, Monday, February 27 through Wednesday, March 1. All member DCs are advised to load out of South Texas or Florida for best possible coverage.
Santa Maria, California
The region received 1.00 – 2.00” of rain over the past 72 hours
Harvesting has been cancelled today, February 27; many growers will cancel production tomorrow as well
Supplies will be extremely limited for the next 7-10 days
Oxnard, California
The region received 2.00 – 3.00” of rain over the past 72 hours
Harvesting has been cancelled today, February 27; many growers will cancel production tomorrow as well
Supplies will be extremely limited for the next 7-10 days
Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)
Yields are declining rapidly due to heat-related quality issues
Some growers seeing a 50% decline in production from last week
Quality is average; soft fruit and bruising have been reported
Expect to see supplies tighten as Mexico fills shortages from California
Florida
Production has moved past its peak but is expected to be steady for next three to four weeks
Quality is good; white shoulders and bruising are problems due to temperature increases
