Markon Cooperative {{BB #:123315}} released this crop report December 11, 2024:
Markon shot this Live from the Fields video highlighting low temperatures that have caused lettuce ice in the Arizona/California desert growing region.
The Arizona/California desert growing region is experiencing the coldest weather of the season, causing significant lettuce ice
After several days of cool wind gusts, morning temperatures have dipped into the upper 20°s to low 30°s
Short-term challenges include:
Dehydration
Harvesting and loading delays
Stalled plant growth
Markon inspectors are monitoring crops and supplies closely for long-term quality challenges that include:
Discoloration
Epidermal blister/peel
Low case weights
Shortened shelf-life
Markon inspectors are working with suppliers to provide the best product available for Markon orders.
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for further information.
Markon Cooperative {{BB #:123315}} released this crop report December 11, 2024:
Markon shot this Live from the Fields video highlighting low temperatures that have caused lettuce ice in the Arizona/California desert growing region.
The Arizona/California desert growing region is experiencing the coldest weather of the season, causing significant lettuce ice
After several days of cool wind gusts, morning temperatures have dipped into the upper 20°s to low 30°s
Short-term challenges include:
Dehydration
Harvesting and loading delays
Stalled plant growth
Markon inspectors are monitoring crops and supplies closely for long-term quality challenges that include:
Discoloration
Epidermal blister/peel
Low case weights
Shortened shelf-life
Markon inspectors are working with suppliers to provide the best product available for Markon orders.
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for further information.