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Desert weather to cause quality issues for leafy greens in February

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop report this week: The Arizona/California desert growing region began a warming trend over...

3 months ago 2 minute read

Iceberg lettuce prices rising, while romaine eases

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this green leaf, iceberg, and romaine lettuce crop update May 30, 2024: Iceberg markets are...

11 months ago 1 minute read

GRAPHIC: Lettuce by the numbers

Domestic iceberg lettuce volume was down in 2022, and while Mexico increased its shipments to the U.S., it wasn’t enough...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Cold hits desert lettuce, but quality remains good

Crop update from Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 November 17, 2022 — Temperatures in the Arizona/California desert growing region dipped into...

2 years ago 1 minute read

California lettuce quality problems worsen

October 12, 2022 — Markon Cooperative’s BB #:123315 Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine packs are extremely...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Bad weather causing lettuce, leaf prices to surge

The continued poor weather in California growing areas is limiting supplies of iceberg and romaine lettuce, as well as green...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Tanimura & Antle launches retail pack for Artisan Baby Iceberg

SALINAS, Ca. – Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 announced today the addition of a new item to their Artisan Family...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Growers overcoming desert lettuce problems

Despite freezing temperatures that hit the Arizona/California desert growing region earlier this month, growers report volumes returning, prices dropping and...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Exhausted produce buyers ready for a Thanksgiving siesta

Like so many of us who enjoy a good nap after our Thanksgiving meal, produce markets tend to nod off...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Northern rains couldn’t dampen demand or prices

(Week #43, ending October 30th) ProduceIQ Index: $1.10/pound, +7.8 percent over prior week Mysterious Halloween storm brings much needed rain...

3 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Avocado growers prepared to fight in defense

More than 3,000 Mexican avocado and blackberry farmers in the state of MichoacĂĄn join forces to fight back against criminal...

4 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Western heat impacts are widespread

The West Coast is bracing for yet another heat wave this weekend. Embattled growers are developing creative solutions and seeking...

4 years ago 4 minute read

California lettuce, leaf prices keep rising

Prices on many leaf and lettuce items from the Salinas, CA, area keep rising for a variety of reasons from...

5 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Industry prices climb on supply challenges; Iceberg continues sharp ascent

Poor weather conditions in growing regions are sending iceberg lettuce prices on an even steeper incline. ProduceIQ Index:  $0.85 /pound,...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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