Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update December 12, 2022:
Harvest has been cancelled in the Santa Maria and Oxnard growing regions Monday, December 12 through Tuesday, December 13, due to rainfall.
Supplies out of South Texas and Florida continue to increase, helping fill the void from California.
Santa Maria, California
• The region received upwards of 2.00” of rain this past weekend
• Harvesting has been canceled Monday, December 12 through Tuesday, December 13; expect possible limited harvesting to return Wednesday, December 14
• Packer label will be substituted as needed; plastic clamshells will be substituted for the corrugated packs
• The season will end on December 31, 2022
• Expect strong demand and elevated markets through the month of December
Oxnard, California
• The region received upwards of 1.00” to 1.50” of rain this past weekend
• Harvesting has been canceled Monday, December 12 with a possibility of limited harvesting to return on Tuesday, December 13
• Packer label will be substituted as needed; plastic clamshells will be substituted for the corrugated packs
• Expect strong demand and elevated markets through the month of December
Central Mexico (Loading in South Texas)
• Mexican production is increasing
• Mexican fruit is being used to supplement the California shortage
• Quality is good; white shoulders and occasional overripening are issues
• Expect to see markets decline as production moves into full swing
Florida
• Harvesting will increase over time and is expected to reach its peak by mid-December
• Early quality is good; expect small-to-medium size fruit
• Expect to see markets slowly decline as this region reaches its peak
