Tag: crop update

The Northwest Cherry Growers gathered to discuss the crop prospects for the 2023 cherry crop.

The northwestern region of New York state is known for its great growing conditions with rich fertile soil, consistent sources of natural precipitation, and overall moderate temperatures.  Last winter, the weather in the region proved to be overall mild, which followed with a cool spring that set up near ideal conditions for the start of the apple season.

Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine markets are elevated, though they have started to weaken as supplies increase.

Pineapple supplies are scarce in Costa Rica and Mexico. Volume will remain limited through the month of May.

Giant volumes of organic and conventionally grown strawberries are available from California Giant Berry Farms, right on time for the Mother’s Day holiday and National Strawberry Month.

Broccoli and cauliflower markets will be a struggle the next week or two for various reasons, including a normal transition and abnormal weather. 

Colder areas of the Arizona/California desert region are experiencing light lettuce ice this morning after strong, cold winds swept through the area over the past two days.

A limited number of suppliers will begin harvesting iceberg and leaf lettuce crops in the Huron, California region this week.

Supply levels will plummet further than expected for the next two weeks. California will ship historically low volume, while production in Florida and Mexico (into South Texas) is coming to an end. The industry will be in an extreme demand-exceeds-supply situation for the next two weeks.

Rain is expected in all California growing regions starting Tuesday, March 21 through Wednesday, March 22.