News and Stories

Green leaf markets continue to increase. Supplies are extremely limited.  

• Demand is strong
• Industry volume continues to be heavily impacted by the soil-borne diseases Sclerotinia and Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV), that are reducing harvestable heads at the field level
• Weather-related defects, such as internal burn, fringe burn, and seeder are beginning to improve following a period of erratic weather, although yields remain lower than normal
• Red leaf and butter lettuce substitutions may be needed to fill orders
• Expect tight supplies and active markets through October  

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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