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UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, 2019
October 10, 2019
Salinas Valley Row Crops (Iceberg, Romaine, Broccoli, and Cauliflower)
- Plant growth is ahead of schedule, creating irregular maturity rates and reducing harvestable acres
- Quality issues are decreasing yields
- Expect limited stocks and volatile markets over the next several weeks
Idaho Potatoes
- Cold weather is expected in Idaho, limiting growers’ ability to harvest
- Internal black spotting and bruising can occur when raw product is hauled at low temperatures
- Loading delays are forecast due to limited production schedules
- Prices are expected to remain stable
Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
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