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Freeze in desert region to affect lettuce quality
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this desert region crop report January 13, 2025: Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video regarding the Arizona/California...

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this desert region crop report January 13, 2025:
Please click here to view a Markon Live from the Fields video regarding the Arizona/California desert region’s most significant cold snap of the winter season so far.
• Widespread, moderate-to-heavy lettuce ice is expected throughout this entire week in all Arizona and California desert growing areas
• Harvesting delays of three to four hours are being reported; loading delays can also be expected
• This significant freeze event will have lasting effects on the quality of many desert row crop items
• Lettuces and tender leaf items are the most susceptible to freeze-related quality and shelf-life challenges
• Apart from quality, plant growth will also be affected as ground temperatures decrease this week
• Markon inspectors are monitoring conditions and will update further as needed
Please contact your Markon Account Manager for further information.

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