News and Stories

Prices for several commodities have risen following last week’s low temperatures; supplies are limited. Weather is improving in the Southeast this week; strong winds have subsided and temperatures are climbing.

• Markon First Crop Bell Peppers, Cucumbers, and Squash are limited in Florida
• Bell pepper, cucumber, and squash markets are higher this week following last week’s cold weather and strong winds in Florida
  • Freezing temperatures damaged some lots and delayed harvesting
  • Strong winds resulted in bloom drop
  • Expect tight supplies for the next two weeks
• Cabbage volume is extremely low
• The Georgia season has ended; Florida stocks are limited due to the inclement weather
• The market is up
• Mexico and Honduras are the primary growing regions for the winter months
• This product can be used to supplement (into Florida)
• Temperatures did not get cold enough to cause any significant damage
• Markets are much lower this week as new crop supplies increase
• Florida-grown cucumbers will be limited until the season ends in April
• Tomato supplies in the southern part of the state fared well

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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