News and Stories
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MARCH 2, 2020
March 05, 2020
California Navel Oranges
- Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Navel Oranges are available
- 113- and 138-count sizes are tight
- Navel supplies will be available through late May
- New crop California Valencia production is expected to start in late April/early May
- Florida’s orange season is still in full swing
Limes
- MFC and ESS Limes are available
- Crossings into the U.S. are steady to slightly higher than normal, but increased demand is keeping availability limited
- Weather in Mexico’s primary lime growing region is favorable with steady supply expected in the coming weeks
- 110- and 150-count sizes will tighten in the next two to three weeks as the size curve shifts to 175-count and smaller sizes
- Expect markets to continue rising with increased demand through April, which is normal for this time of year
Onions
- The Northwest season will run through late April/early May
- Mexican onions (into South Texas) continue to ramp up
- Texas-grown onions will become available the week of March 16
- Production in Imperial Valley, California will begin in late April
- The New Mexico season is forecast to start by early June
Squash
- Inclement weather has slowed maturity in both Florida and Mexico
- Warmer temperatures in Mexico are forecast starting Thursday, March 5 through Thursday, March 12
- New crop squash production has started in a limited way in Sonora, Mexico; supplies will increase by late next week
- Prices will remain elevated through next week
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
©2020 Markon Cooperative, Inc. All rights reserved