California’s Salinas Valley is experiencing intermittent light showers that will continue throughout the day, bringing less than a tenth of an inch or rain to the area. Little or no production delays are expected and no immediate affects on row crop vegetables are anticipated, although Markon inspectors will be monitoring quality and shelf-life closely, especially with strawberries, which are more sensitive to wet weather.

Another low-pressure system moves into the area on Wednesday, September 18, bringing an additional tenth of an inch or so. Growers will be taking measures to keep boxes and product as clean and dry as possible, but we may see a small amount of dirt/mud in commodity lettuce and other row crop items over the next few days.

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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