Markon First Crop (MFC) Premium Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine are limited in Huron, Oxnard, and Salinas, California as well as Yuma, Arizona; Markon Best Available (MBA) and packer label are being substituted as needed due to low weights.

• The primary transition from the Salinas Valley to the Arizona/California desert regions is ongoing; Salinas supplies will be depleted by mid- to late November
• Huron and Oxnard, California supplies are winding down as well; the supplemental seasons in both regions will conclude mid-November
• Quality remains very good for this time of year; however, weights are low in all regions due to an extended heatwave in early October
  • In addition to heat-related growth challenges, the Arizona/California desert is experiencing persistently strong winds, further stunting growth and dehydrating heads
  • Markon Quality Assurance is working closely with growers in all regions to identify the best lots
• Markets are active, especially for iceberg lettuce; expect elevated prices through late November, at minimum
• Markon’s Salinas cross dock will close for the season on Sunday, November 17; the Yuma cross dock will open on Monday, November 18

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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