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Asparagus prices are rising. Recent low temperatures in Caborca, Mexico limited spear production.  

• Cold weather and a storm system that brought rain and hail to Caborca, Mexico hindered production over the weekend
  • Temperatures were in the mid- to high 30s
  • Forecasts call for mid- to high-80s later this week
  • Ground temperatures will rebound, promoting spear growth
• Despite the cold weather, quality is excellent: spears are uniform and tips are firm
• The Caborca season will wind down in late March; production will transition to Central Mexico in early to mid-April
• Peruvian asparagus production remains minimal; volume will increase in early April to coincide with the Mexican growing region transition
• Expect higher prices into April as Easter demand begins to ramp up next week and Mexican production transitions from Caborca to Central Mexico

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.
 
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