News and Stories

Strong markets and tight supplies will persist for the next 10 to 14 days. Rain is forecast for Sunday, April 25 and Monday, April 26.

Oxnard/Santa Maria, California

• Markon First Crop Strawberries are available
• The forecast is calling for up to .25” of rain this Sunday/Monday, along with lower temperatures; these factors could potentially affect Monday’s harvest
• Expect cooler evening/morning temperatures (in the low 40◦ F range) with daytime temperatures forecast to be in the low 60◦ range through next Tuesday, April 27
• The cooler weather continues to delay the maturation process; full color will be a challenge
• Quality is good, but the ripening process is slow

Salinas/Watsonville

• Volume is low as the season is just starting to come into play
• Supplies are expected to ramp up in late May, barring any unusual weather events

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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