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Tomato markets rise as weather strains crops in several regions

- General News
Markon Cooperative reports tomato markets are higher than usual this summer season due to extreme weather and less overall acreage planted.

West Coast heat wave affecting lettuce, vegetable quality

- General News
All row crop vegetables that have been exposed to these temperatures are expected to exhibit varying levels of heat-related quality and shelf-life concerns over the next two weeks.

Markon: Idaho Norkotah potatoes to run out in June

- General News
Markon Cooperative released a potato market update that Markon First Crop Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes are available in Idaho and Washington, but that's ending soon.

CAC revises avocado crop estimate to be 20% larger

- General News
At its June 6 Board of Directors meeting, the California Avocado Commission announced findings from its mid-season grower and packer crop survey, which now estimates volume to exceed 250 million pounds.

Mexican avocado supplies to tighten this summer

- General News
Mexico’s normal-style avocado supplies are tightening as the season is rapidly winding down, while the loca-style crop is not expected to meet maturity standards until mid-July.

Oppy readies for Oceanside Pole tomato season

- General News
Favorable weather conditions and an excellent season outlook set the expectation for 2.1 million cases of rounds and 1.2 million romas.

Expect tighter lemon, lime supplies and higher prices in June

- General News
Markon Cooperative released these crop updates on lemons and limes on June 4, 2024, projecting tighter supplies and higher prices in June.

Iceberg lettuce prices rising, while romaine eases

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Iceberg markets are approaching extremely elevated levels. Green leaf and romaine prices are easing.

Cantaloupe, honeydew markets ease as crops transition from off-shore to domestic

- General News
Markon Cooperative released a melon market update, showing the Central American melon season is winding down ahead of the Arizona-California domestic season; markets are slightly lower.

Bobalu reports California hits peak strawberry season

- General News
Bobalu released this California strawberry crop update May 9, 2024, showing peak statewide strawberry volume is here