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UPDATE: SOUTHERN WINTER STORM ENZO

January 23, 2025

 

Winter storm Enzo, which brought historic snowfall to the southern U.S., has traversed east this week and will dissipate in Florida and Georgia over the next day. Ports, businesses, and most logistical routes have reopened and are recovering from the storm’s effects over the past three days; growers in Texas and Florida are now monitoring their crops.

 

  • Seaport Freeport near Houston, Texas has resumed unloading imported pineapples and melons
  • Texas experienced short-term cabbage, cilantro, leafy green, onion, orange, and grapefruit harvesting delays; growers are reviewing their crops for potential supply gaps, especially in sensitive items such as leafy greens
  • Cabbage harvesting was delayed in Northern Florida due to freezing temperatures
  • South Florida saw windy, cool weather mixed with rain over the past two days, slowing production
    • Farmers will monitor pepper, squash, and cucumber fields for potential bloom drop which can occur during early-stage production
    • Windy conditions can also increase quality concerns such as scarring
  • Expect some moderate berry harvesting delays; low temperatures may hinder yields heading into Valentine’s Day
  • Markon will continue to monitor and update as more information becomes available

Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.

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