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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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