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UPDATE: HAIL AFFECTING CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY SUPPLIES

March 15, 2021

Prices are climbing. Growers in Oxnard and Santa Maria, California are assessing damage after experiencing hail on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of last week.

  • Harvesting crews are culling any berries exhibiting hail damage
  • The weather forecast calls for rain this morning with low evening/morning temperatures in the 30◦-40◦ F range
    • Fruit is taking longer to reach color specifications due to cooler weather
    • The future forecast calls for lower evening/morning temperatures and wind gusts in the 40 MPH range

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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