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LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT HARVEST CANCELATIONS

January 20, 2021

Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video regarding harvesting cancelations in the Arizona/California desert growing region caused by rain.

  • A significant number of produce suppliers have canceled today’s harvest due to morning thunderstorms and steady rain
  • Markon orders have been packed in advance to avoid delays or shortages
  • This is the first rain event of the desert growing season that has seen an overall mild climate compared to the past several years
  • More rain is forecast for Saturday, January 23 and Sunday, January 24, followed by freezing temperatures early next week
  • Markon inspectors will be monitoring supplies for quality and/or shelf-life concerns following the current weather challenges

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for further information.
 
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