News and Stories

Broccoli

• Markon First Crop (MFC) Broccoli Crowns are sporadic due to larger size and branchy stems; Markon Best Available (MBA) will be substituted as necessary
• Quality is better in California than other regional areas
• Production is limited in Mexico due to inclement weather; prices are higher  

Green Leaf

• MFC Premium Green Leaf is sporadic; MBA will be substituted as needed
• Raw product supplies are occasionally exhibiting mildew; Markon inspectors are monitoring quality very closely and will report any changes
• Stocks are sufficient; prices are low  

Hurricane Hermine

• Initial damage reports are less severe than expected
• Growers have resumed harvests in multiple regions of Georgia and the Carolinas 
• Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph hit the area; 3 to 5 inches of rain were recorded
• Crop conditions are being reported as normal despite sporadic bloom drop from high wind speeds; bloom drop will affect supplies in 4 to 6 weeks when cucumber, squash, and tomato plants would have been harvested

Hurricane Newton

• Up to 5 inches of rain fell in parts Northwestern Mexico
• The system has moved into Eastern Arizona, but did not affect the Yuma growing region
• The Mexican states of Sinaloa and Sonora, the main growing areas for cucumbers, hard squash, melons, and soft squash in October and November, received light-to-moderate impact from the storm

Iceberg Lettuce

• MFC Premium Iceberg Lettuce is available
• Supplies are sufficient for the upcoming weeks; the market is stable
• Regional yields remain adequate; West Coast demand is moderate
• Expect to see more growth cracking through next week due to inconsistent weather

Idaho Potatoes

• MFC Norkotah Potatoes are on the market
• MFC Burbank Potatoes will be available for shipment the first week of November 
• Prices are easing and will remain low through harvesting or until growers close storage cellar doors in late October   

New Crop White Russets

• Temperatures have been ideal during the White Russet growth phase; very good quality and high yields are forecast
• New crop White Russet harvesting will begin in mid- to late September
• White Russet potatoes will go through the sweat process before shipment

Onions

• Fresh-run MFC Onions from Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington are readily available
• Demand is strong in all growing areas, but Markon anticipates steady pricing for reds, yellows, and whites
• Harvesting for the storage crop has begun and will progress up over the next several weeks
• Onions possess a solid, globe-like shape, firm texture, and moderately spicy flavor

Romaine

• MFC Premium Romaine is sporadic; MBA will be substituted as needed
• More fringe burn (located on the outer and top portions of the head as well as inside the head) may result from hot weather
• Overall stocks should remain sufficient for the next few weeks

Please contact your Markon customer service representative for more information.

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