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LIVE FROM THE FIELDS: ICEBERG & LEAF LETTUCE YIELDS
July 20, 2020
Please click below to view a Markon Live from the Fields video regarding Markon First Crop (MFC) Iceberg and Leaf Lettuce yields.
- MFC Iceberg, Romaine, and Green Leaf Lettuce case weights are high; quality is good this week
- Long summer days and warm nights caused rapid growth in most crops
- Sporadic heat stress issues exist, but percentages have been low and yields are elevated
- Market instability is making it challenging for growers to forecast demand and make short and/or long-term farming adjustments
- Markon inspectors are monitoring supplies closely and will update as needed
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for further information.
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