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California avocado crop forecasted slightly smaller

- General News
The official crop forecast for the California Avocado Commission’s fiscal year 2023-24 is 208 million pounds, compared to the prior year volume of 237 million pounds.

Bobalu projects strong spring strawberries

- General News
As the company heads into the 2024 strawberry season, partners at Bobalu Berry Farms are reviewing how the crop looks today compared to the very unsettled beginning at this same time last year.

Desert ice forecast expected to disrupt production

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A series of winter cold fronts are expected over the next week in the Arizona-California desert growing region, bringing a pattern of light rain followed by cool temperatures and lettuce ice conditions.

Higher Idaho potato yields lead to stable fall market

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

New crop apples start with prices expected to drop

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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.

Monterey Co. crop values rise 13.1% in 2022

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Monterey County (CA) crop values rose 13.1 percent from 2021 to 2022 to $4.6 billion.

“Significant” volume increase expected as Chilean citrus arrivals start in the U.S.

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Last season's rains helped to alleviate the water deficit, especially in the Coquimbo region, so the Chilean Citrus Committee anticipates good sizing. The cool autumn nights and warm days have also had a positive impact on color and Brix.

Strawberry demand pushes up prices

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Strawberry demand remains strong, and California growers may not be able to keep up with it thanks to recent weather problems.

Tomato prices likely to rise

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Rain in the Northeast and Southeast U.S. and Mexico has slowed tomato harvests, and water restrictions in California have led to less volume.

Tight lime market expected in August

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Lime prices are rising and may keep going as supplies become less available.