Desert lettuce yields and quality up and prices down

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this AZ/CA desert lettuce crop update December 17, 2024:

Ideal weather conditions aided growth in November and December. Lettuce and other desert row crops, including value-added items, are demonstrating great quality and high yields. Supplies are abundant throughout the desert growing region.

Green leaf: Prices are low; supplies are abundant in the Arizona-California desert growing region. Quality has improved due to warmer weather.

Iceberg: Prices have eased in the Arizona-California desert. Quality has improved; warmer weather has increased growth and head weights.

Romaine: Markets are low; supplies are abundant in the Arizona/California desert growing region. Quality has improved due to warmer weather.

Salads and blends: Higher temperatures in the Arizona-California desert region has aided growth and increased stocks. Quality is very good. Markon’s Quality Assurance team is monitoring supplies for the best quality and highest weights.