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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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