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It is raining again today in Oxnard, California. They're expecting another 0.25-0.33". Some strawberry harvest crews went in for a few hours this morning to get what fruit they could, but they're facing very muddy field conditions and passing over a lot of wet and water damaged fruit so the pack-outs are minimal. Other crews have already canceled harvesting for the day. After this system, weather should clear for the next 4-5 days before the next system moves in mid-late next week. |
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Stay informed on how the weather and other conditions across the country and the globe affect the quality, availability, and price of you fresh fruits and vegetables.
AVOCADOS:
Shipments from Mexico last were up a little and this week as production ramps up for Super Bowl.
BLUEBERRIES:
Blueberries are plentiful; quality is good.
ALERT! BROCCOLI:
So the weather has been the main factor in an increasing broccoli market. Rain in Santa Maria as created quality issues such as pin rot and rain damage.
CAULIFLOWER:
There has been an increase in supplies, creating a lower market. Demand has fallen off with the current freezing temperatures across the country.
RED GRAPES: Import red grapes are in excellent supply. Demand has been lower than expected and inventories are building. Quality overall is being reported as good. Market prices have started to come down. Supplies are expected to remain consistent moving forward.
WHITE GRAPES:
Imported green grape supplies are improving. Quality has been good. Market prices have been high without much change, but we do expect to see a drop next week as more fruit becomes available. We expect good supplies moving into peak season by the end of the month.
KALE:
Kale supplies remain abundant. Quality has been excellent.
ICEBERG LETTUCE:
This market is on a steady path. Demand is off. There is no rain in the forecast for this week in Yuma. Expect a stable market for the entire week. Aside from some slight discoloration and misshapen heads, quality is good overall. Weights on palletized have has been reported to be 42 to 45 lbs.
LEAF LETTUCE: This market continues to be flat. Demand is minimal. There are some sporadic issues with romaine. Supplies are strong. Weather conditions call for no rain in the desert, but southern California will see some. Supplies continue to exceed demand.
ALERT! SCALLIONS:
The annual holiday shortage of green onions continues. Labor shortages brought on by the holiday season in Mexico are the norm. We expect to see a demand exceeds market on green onions until about mid January. Quality is good.
ALERT! STRAWBERRIES:
Supplies are limited from all growing areas this week...
California's strawberry growing regions have been receiving rain since last Thursday off and on which has continued to disrupt production. Rain and water damage are likely to show up in these packs over the coming week.
Florida production has been slow so far this week as the area has experienced a major cooling trend over the past weekend following a round of thunderstorms and showers. This area has since cleared and temperatures are warming which should bring production back to normal levels moving into next week.
Mexico production has slowed with reduced harvest estimates and lower volume crossing into the US. Recent protests and blockades have also resulted in some delayed transfers of fruit bound for the US.
STONE FRUITS:
There is good availability of Chilean Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums. Quality has been excellent.
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