Tag: Markon Cooperative

Markon Cooperative reports tomato supplies are tightening due to increased demand and older winter fields finishing in Sinaloa, Mexico; markets are rising.

Markon Cooperative released a field report with a forecast that calls for a heatwave in the Arizona/California desert growing region.

Strawberry prices are starting to ease due to increased availability, and quality has improved in all regions, according to Markon Cooperative's strawberry crop update

Persistent rain has cancelled harvesting in the Santa Maria/Oxnard, California, growing regions for Sunday, February 16 through Tuesday, February 18. Demand exceeds supply in all California growing regions.

Mexico is currently experiencing extremely long border crossing delays into the U.S. at most entry points due to a scheduled customs system update this past weekend.

Although the higher temperatures will aid plant growth that had stalled after three weeks of strong winds and morning freeze events, Markon inspectors still expect to see quality challenges through February.

The recent devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area had not impacted the Oxnard growing region until yesterday. The Hughes Fire, located approximately 50 miles from Oxnard in Castaic, kicked up at approximately 10:30 am on January 22.

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.