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A series of rain events have moved through the Oxnard and Santa Maria, California growing regions this week. Another storm is forecast for Wednesday, March 21 through Friday March 23, bringing over another inch of rain. Expect limited California supplies. Harvesting in Mexico (into South Texas) and Florida is winding down for the season. Markets will remain active as demand shifts to California.

Oxnard and Santa Maria, California

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Strawberries are sporadic due to rain; Markon Best Available (MBA) and packer label are being substituted when necessary
• Quality is good: rain-related defects might include soft texture and bruising
• Supplies are limited
• The market is steady

Mexico (into South Texas)

• MFC Strawberries are unavailable; MBA and packer label are being substituted
• Quality is average: light bruising is an occasional problem
• Limited quantities are being shipped into South Texas; most suppliers have ended production for the season
• Prices are stable

Florida

• MBA Strawberries are available; packer label is being substituted when necessary
• Quality is good: bruising and scarring may be present in finished packs
• Supplies are limited; the season will wind down later next week
• The market is level

Watsonville, California

• Harvesting has begun in a very limited way
• Rain has hindered production
• Supplies will start ramping up in early April

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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