Squash and zucchini stocks remain limited in all current growing regions; markets are elevated.

West Coast  

• California yellow squash and zucchini supplies are limited
  • Prices are elevated
  • Demand is strong
• Warm weather, humidity, and strong winds are resulting in shorter shelf-life out of the Santa Maria region; scarring, dehydration, and soft/overripe texture are occasional issues
• Expect high markets for the next two weeks

East Coast

• Yellow squash and zucchini supplies remain limited in North Carolina, New Jersey, and Michigan
• Hurricane Idalia is expected to impact North Carolina squash production as it travels up the coast starting Wednesday
• East Coast demand is shifting to the West Coast where supplies are more abundant
• Expect markets to strengthen over the next one to two weeks

Mexico

• Production is ramping back up in Baja, Mexico following flooding caused by Hurricane Hilary
• New crop volume is low but will increase in the coming weeks
• Quality ranges from fair to good

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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