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APPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD
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SUPPLY: MODERATE
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Market remains steady with good quality being seen among all varieties.
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ASPARAGUS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market remains unsettled due to the affect cold weather conditions have had on Mexican growing regions. Large spears remain very tight. Quality has improved.
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AVOCADOS |
QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is gaining strength as supplies continue to tighten. Quality has declined. Expect larger sizes with higher maturity. |
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BERRIES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Blackberry, Blueberry and Raspberry markets remain relatively steady with fair to good quality overall. Strawberries remain unsettled with increased defects being reported due to continued wet and cold weather conditions in CA.
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BROCCOLI
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market continues to strengthen as supplies tighten due to cold weather conditions in CA and Yuma. Quality remains fair to good.
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CARROTS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good supply and quality being seen.
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CAULIFLOWER
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active due to weather conditions having impacted supply amid heightened demand. Quality remains fair to good.
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CELERY
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is active. W
et weather conditions have affected availability, color and size. Market volatility is expected to last throughout the month.
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CUCUMBERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady. Good quality, color and sizing continue to be seen.
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EGGPLANT
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is once again strengthening as growers begin leaving older fields in preparation for those that are upcoming. Quality is fair to good.
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GRAPES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Demand is exceeding supplies due to weather conditions and shipping delays. Quality remains fair to good.
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LETTUCE
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Markets continue to improve, however, quality remains a concern. Iceberg is encountering feathering, heavy epidermal peel and puffy heads. Mildew, cupping and fringe burn are impacting Leaf. Romaine quality has become poor due to excessive blistering, decay, twisting and pinking. Meanwhile, Spring Mix quality is good overall with limited reports of mildew and mechanical damage.
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LEMONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality, however, rain and frost have been impacting harvesting efforts.
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LIMES
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains unsettled with fair quality overall due to cooler temperatures and the transitioning of crops. Small fruit is limited.
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MELONS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Honeydew market remains active with extreme limitations on larger fruit. Cantaloupe is relatively steady with good quality. Watermelon remains volatile with decreased volumes due to a crop failure and increased demand.
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MUSHROOMS
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QUALITY: FAIR |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market is extremely active as poor weather conditions seen across the country reduce composting operations; reducing both yield and quality.
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ONIONS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good quality overall.
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ORANGES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market is steady with good quality being seen overall, however, wet weather conditions are impacting harvests.
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PEPPERS
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Yellows are higher due to increased demand, however, Green and Red peppers have settled. Quality has improved to good overall.
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PINEAPPLES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Market remains steady with good quality.
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POTATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets remain steady with good quality overall.
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SQUASH
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: SHORT |
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Market and quality are quickly improving as yields improve out of Mexico and demand declines.
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TOMATOES
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QUALITY: GOOD |
SUPPLY: MODERATE |
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Markets are steady with increasing volumes of both Romas and Rounds. Quality remains good overall.
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