News and Stories

Salinas Valley

• Temperatures cooled significantly over the weekend with some areas experiencing temperatures 15 degrees below normal
• This follows an extended heat wave of temperatures that rose into the low 100s
• Iceberg lettuce supplies are as much as 12 to 18 days ahead of schedule in the Salinas Valley due to prolonged heat
• This cooling trend will help alleviate some heat-related defects, but low volume is expected over the next several weeks

San Joaquin Valley

• Suppliers are preparing for the short iceberg lettuce harvesting window in Huron, California from mid- to late October
• High temperatures have pushed growth ahead of schedule
• Markon inspectors will provide updates in the coming weeks as production draws near

Santa Maria, California

• Strawberry harvesting is in full swing
• High temperatures earlier in the season caused some uneven color and size
• Recent cooler weather will help increase size and develop color as berries ripen
• The season typically lasts into early December, depending on rainfall

Markon will further update with the latest information and supply outlook as it becomes available.

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.                                                                       

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