Mild, dry weather is forecast in Santa Maria, California for the next 10 days. Growers will start harvesting the winter crop next week. Markets have eased in Texas. Quality remains good; supplies are ample. Cooler weather will slow growth in Florida, resulting in smaller berry size.
Santa Maria
- Growers will start harvesting the winter crop next week
- Size currently ranges from medium (20 to 24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
- Quality is fair; color and appearance have improved
- Expect markets to remain low for another week
Oxnard
- MFC Strawberries are sporadically available; packer label will be shipped when fruit does not meet MFC specifications
- Volume is decreasing
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (21 to 24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; color is deep red color and flavor is sweet
- Prices should remain soft
Mexico (into South Texas)
- Volume has increased
- Size currently ranges from medium to large (18 to 24 berries per 1-pound clamshell)
- Quality is good; some white shoulders have been reported
- Expect increasing yields (crossing into San Juan, Texas)
- Markets should remain low for the next seven days
Florida
- Growers have begun shipping berries in a limited manner
- Cooler weather is forecast for next week
- Expect to see smaller fruit with some green tips due to low temperatures
- Quality will slowly improve week after week
- Prices will inch up
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for more information.
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