Tag: Markon Cooperative

Markon Cooperative released this update on the Florida weekend storm December 22, 2023.

Red bell pepper supplies are extremely scarce; prices have escalated. Green bell volume is lower; the California season is ending, and Florida fields have been affected by storms.

Markon Cooperative released this onion market update showing prices continue to increase as demand rises.

Markon Cooperative reports there will be enough supply to meet demand through the rest of the 2023-24 season due to higher yields.

Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine are sporadically available in Huron, California. Markon Best Available is being substituted as needed.

Tropical Storm Norma made landfall Monday morning near the city of Culiacan, located in the Western Mexican state of Sinaloa.

Grape markets remain elevated. The California grape crop will be lighter this year due to quality challenges caused by rain from Tropical Storm Hilary.

The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) predicts the 2023-2024 apple crop will be up as much as 28%, compared to the 2022-2023 season.

Hurricane Hilary is impacting several markets this week. Long-term impacts are still being assessed, but prices are on the rise for several commodities.

The California stone fruit season is at its peak. Favorable growing conditions have increased supplies compared to years past.