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UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE

August 18, 2020

Iceberg and romaine prices are rising. The green leaf market is expected to inch up this week.  

  • Leafy green and lettuce demand continues to strengthen
  • Supplies are tightening in Salinas Valley, California; heat-related defects include internal burn, seeder, sun scalding, and dehydration
  • East Coast stocks are limited due to quality issues caused by elevated seasonal temperatures and Tropical Storm Isaias
  • Although better weather is forecast for the Salinas Valley this week, record high temperatures, sustained heat, and the River Fire are reducing harvestable hours (to protect harvesting crews)
  • Expect active markets over the next two to three weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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