Tag: weather

Last week’s winter storm swept across the U.S. From Texas to Maine, freezing rain, snow, and sleet backed up supply routes, grounded air travel, and generally muddled weekend plans.

La Niña continues for the third consecutive winter.

If you don’t understand the California water scene, you’re in a large company. Most of the state’s residents don’t either. Partly because it is almost impossibly complicated. Some explanation is in order.

The Arizona and California desert growing region experienced low morning temperatures that dipped into the low-to mid-30°s, causing widespread lettuce ice to form over the weekend.

The Arizona and California desert region experienced strong winds early in the week, resulting in current morning temperatures dipping into the low- to mid-30°s, causing widespread lettuce ice to form.

Greg and Pamela discuss the fallout from the California rains on various crops, and Pamela displays an addition to her produce-themed wardrobe and how fresh produce's moment in the fashion spotlight could have lasting benefits.

California has been pummeled by several atmospheric river events over the past two to three weeks.

Barring major freeze events, overall produce markets will fall from now through early March as Mexican production reaches maximum throughput.

Plan for a few extra days of transit and increased miles when loading in CA, especially along the coast. At this time, the surrounding Yuma region is reported to be clear and dry.

Markon Cooperative released a Live from the Fields video October 19, showing the damage and significant yield loss in Salinas Valley lettuce crops caused by soil disease and plant virus issues.