Tag: crop update
Strawberry market sees strong supplies, price drop ahead
- General News
Consumer demand for strawberries shows no let up after the Mother’s Day holiday push, and California growers are ready for it.
Celery prices rising on lighter supplies
- General News
Celery prices have about doubled in the past few weeks as the crop transition has led to light supplies.
Tomato prices strengthen as supplies transition to U.S.
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The Mexican tomato season is winding down causing Roma and vine-ripe prices to rise.
Pepper prices remain high
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Both red and green bell pepper markets remain high as Mexico’s volume winds down and domestic supplies increase.
California navel season winds down
- General News
The California navel season is nearing its end with growers expecting to ship through the end of May.
Strawberry prices should drop soon
- General News
Strawberry prices remain strong with limited supplies from California thanks to rain.
Broccoli market heating up
- General News
After weeks of low prices, broccoli demand is growing as the crop transitions, causing prices to rise.
Onion market softening as new crops start
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Texas-grown onions are hitting the market as spring starts just in time as Northwest storage crops are running low on supplies.
Bargain strawberry prices disappearing as crops transition
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Wholesale strawberry prices, which had been falling or staying low for the past few weeks, should head back upward as crops transition from Florida and Mexico to California.
Desert weather causing lettuce quality problems
- General News
The Arizona/California desert region continues to experience inconsistent weather. The current forecast calls for a warming trend through Wednesday, March 2 with temperatures in upper 70°s to low 90°s.