Tag: Markon Cooperative

Widespread, moderate-to-heavy lettuce ice is expected throughout this entire week in all Arizona and California desert growing areas

Markon Cooperative released this avocado crop update that says the industry will experience a 25-30% avocado shortage through January.

Markon Cooperative reports as of January 6, 2025, strawberry supply exceeds demand; falling prices are forecast through next week.

Central American melon supplies are extremely limited following the effects of Tropical Storm Sara. Markets are elevated; demand exceeds supply.

Ideal weather conditions aided growth in November and December. Lettuce and other desert row crops, including value-added items, are demonstrating great quality and high yields. Supplies are abundant throughout the desert growing region.

Markon shot this Live from the Fields video highlighting low temperatures that have caused lettuce ice in the Arizona/California desert growing region.

Markon Cooperative released this Live from the fields report on California strawberries November 12, 2024:

Several key commodity and value-added fruits and vegetable items such as broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, and leafy greens are exhibiting heat-related quality and shelf-life issues.

Initial Hurricane Helene reports out of South Georgia and North Florida growing regions are better than expected, despite heavy rainfall

Hurricane Helene has intensified into a Category 2 and is expected to make landfall in Florida Thursday night.