Tag: crop update

Markon Cooperative issued a new crop report on lettuce, leaf and row crop quality issues. The expected weekend rain came, with more forecast early this week, which will further stress product in the field and decrease shelf-life.

The September heat wave in California is causing quality problems for most lettuce varieties.

Northwest potato supplies are struggling to meet demand as harvest is in its early stages.

Broccoli prices are on the rise as the California season winds down and heat in Central Mexico is causing quality problems.

The danger of a potato supply gap is here, along with high prices.

The Mexican grape season is expected to wrap up by the end of next week, as the California season plans to start about July 6.

The combination of California’s blueberry season ending early and the Pacific Northwest’s starting late should lead to higher prices for the next week or two.

It’s a bountiful summer of blueberries for California Giant Berry Farms, as the company forecasts giant volumes of blues ahead. The grower’s high yields and exceptional quality continue as consumer demand for blueberries remains firmly in place.

Strawberries from California are at peak season volume levels with promotable prices.

Idaho potato shippers are running through their supplies from storage, and already the Norkotah crop has been exhausted, leaving Burbank variety until new crop arrives.