Tag: crop update
Heavy rains halt California strawberry harvests ahead of Valentine’s Day
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It might be time to explore other chocolate-dipped fruit for those Valentine's Day displays because strawberries will be short this year.
California Giant projects strong spring strawberry supplies
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California Giant Berry Farms, a leader in fresh berries, today shared a strawberry crop update forecasting for strong volumes of organic and conventionally grown strawberries in the weeks to come.
VIDEO: Small size California navel oranges to be scarce all season
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Small-size navel oranges (113- and 138-count) will be extremely limited throughout the 2023/2024 season, according to Markon Cooperative.
VIDEO: Low temps, ice hit desert crops, causing damage and delays
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Cold temperatures and lettuce ice are developing in the Arizona/California desert growing region. Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine packs are available.
WA apple crop report shows larger volume and sizing
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Pacificpro Sales reports the entire 2023 Washington apple crop is in storage and controlled atmosphere rooms and is shaping up to be a great season.
Small size navel oranges to be in tight supply
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As the California Navel season progresses, small fruit (113- and 138-count oranges) will become extremely tight.
Asparagus prices keep rising as supplies tighten
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Markon Cooperative released this asparagus crop update, showing supplies remain extremely scarce, and prices will continue climbing.
Florida winter storm update
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Markon Cooperative released this update on the Florida weekend storm December 22, 2023.
Bell pepper supplies scarce with weather disruptions
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Red bell pepper supplies are extremely scarce; prices have escalated. Green bell volume is lower; the California season is ending, and Florida fields have been affected by storms.
Onion prices rising as demand heats up
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Markon Cooperative released this onion market update showing prices continue to increase as demand rises.