A pair of low-pressure systems is bringing widespread rain to key growing areas in California and Arizona this week.
Oxnard, CA:
- Light-to-moderate rain has been recorded over the past two days
- Heavier rain arrives today through Thursday, December 21, before tapering off on Friday evening, December 22
- Upwards of four to four and half inches of total rainfall may be recorded over the course of the week
- Markon is actively working with suppliers to pack orders ahead to minimize disruptions
- The following rain-related challenges are expected in Oxnard:
- Water damage, soft texture, decreased volume, and reduced shelf-life in strawberries
- Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Cilantro and Parsley will see reduced shelf-life due excessive moisture on the crops
California/Arizona Desert Region:
- Light rain is expected in Coachella and Imperial Valley, California on Thursday afternoon, December 21, which will move into Yuma, Arizona early evening
- Increasing rainfall is expected on Friday, December 22
- Upwards of one to one and half inches of rain is forecasted for both the Arizona and California desert regions
- Markon is actively working with suppliers to pack all orders ahead to minimize disruptions
- The following rain-related challenges are expected in the desert region:
- Elevated dirt/mud in commodity and some value-added lettuce and tender leaf items
- Elevated mechanical damage
- Extended systemic mildew concerns in broccoli items
- Premature pinking and/or reduced shelf-life with early breakdown/decay in value-added lettuce, romaine, and tender leaf items
Markon inspectors will continue to monitor conditions and update further as situation develop.
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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