Tag: Markon Cooperative
VIDEO: More desert rain and quality problems
- General News
Some of Markon Cooperative's Markon First Crop (MFC) Iceberg and Leaf Lettuce items are not available this week with Markon Best Available or packer brand are being substituted as needed.
VIDEO: Small size California navel oranges to be scarce all season
- General News
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
- General News
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.
Desert ice forecast expected to disrupt production
- General News
A series of winter cold fronts are expected over the next week in the Arizona-California desert growing region, bringing a pattern of light rain followed by cool temperatures and lettuce ice conditions.
Small size navel oranges to be in tight supply
- General News
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
- General News
Markon Cooperative released this update on the Florida weekend storm December 22, 2023.
Bell pepper supplies scarce with weather disruptions
- General News
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
- General News
Markon Cooperative released this onion market update showing prices continue to increase as demand rises.
Higher Idaho potato yields lead to stable fall market
- General News
Markon Cooperative reports there will be enough supply to meet demand through the rest of the 2023-24 season due to higher yields.