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Zucchini and yellow squash prices are rising. Mexico’s cool weather is having a short-term effect on supply levels. With harvesting coming on board in several regions over the next three weeks, volume will increase.

• Mexico’s Sonora region is experiencing below-normal evening temperatures that are slowing squash growth; supplies are tight
• Harvesting is just getting started in Baja, Mexico; more consistent stocks are expected over the next few weeks
• Florida volume is rising
  • More growers have started harvesting in Plant City
  • Recent rain is diminishing quality
• The Georgia season has begun; supplies will become more plentiful in two to three weeks
• California production will begin in Santa Maria and the San Joaquin Valley by mid-May
• The Mexican season will wind down in late May/early June

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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