Strong winds and low temperatures persist in the Arizona/California desert growing regions. Markets are steady but poised to rise as lettuce ice is forecast daily this week.

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf and Romaine are available
• MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce is sporadic due to low weights; Markon Best Available (MBA) is being substituted as needed
• Quality is good
  • The bulk of lots being harvested this week are meeting MFC specifications; however, upcoming quality will be diminished following continued poor growing conditions
  • Dehydration, epidermal blistering/peeling, fringe burn, growth cracks, and mildew are being found in many fields
  • Harvesting crews are being selective and peeling outer leaves to remove defects
• Although demand is weak, holding current markets low, prices will inch up

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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