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Markon Cooperative
Broccoli, cauliflower prices rising due to desert cold
Persistent cold weather in the Arizona and California desert growing regions is slowing broccoli and cauliflower growth, limiting supplies and...
Cold, ice hits desert growers again
Below freezing temperatures hit the Arizona/California desert growing region again this week, which will cause production delays. Markon Cooperative BB...
California may miss out on rising strawberry demand
Rain is expected to keep down California strawberry supplies as new year demand for the fruit begins its annual pull....
Desert weather problems should push up prices
The continuing low temperatures in the California and Arizona desert growing regions will start to increase prices soon. Markon Cooperative...
Markon reinvests in its people during pandemic
Markon is Well Positioned to Meet an Increasing Demand for Fresh Produce in 2022 Salinas, California – After nearly two...
Ice in desert delays lettuce harvest, packing
Below freezing weather in the California and Arizona desert areas is causing harvest and packing delays on lettuce varieties. Markon...
Balmy desert weather boosts vegetable yields
Growers in the Arizona-California desert growing region are experiencing ideal weather conditions with highs in the 80s this week, which...
Weather, disease hits iceberg lettuce hardest during crop transition
Some growers are wrapping up in Salinas, CA, early because of bad weather and disease problems. Markon Cooperative BB #:123315...
Cool weather causes bell pepper prices to rise
Bell pepper supplies are slowing as cool California evening weather affects ripening. This drop in supply is causing prices to...
Markon launches Markon First Crop Trimmed Leeks
Salinas, California – Oct. 13, 2021 – To help streamline and minimize kitchen prep, Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 is introducing...
Orange supplies limited between Valencia and Navel seasons
As the domestic orange market transitions from Valencia to Navel varieties, supplies are light, and prices are high. California Navel...
Broccoli, cauliflower prices to keep rising
Demand exceeds supply for California and Mexican broccoli and cauliflower, causing prices to rise, and keep rising into mid-October. “Expect...
Salinas Valley suffering soil pathogen, plant virus problems
Markon BB #:123315 Live From The Fields It’s been nearly two months since our previous update on soil and crop health in...
Domestic tomato prices rise on low volume
A stormy summer has limited tomato volume coming from the East Coast, which has caused prices to rise. California production...
Markon’s sixth annual chef summit focuses on plant-powered dishes
Salinas, Calif. – Sept. 22, 2021 – After weathering a far from typical year in the foodservice industry, chefs from...
Onion prices rise for large sizes
The new onion crop is dominated by medium-sized onions, causing prices to rise for jumbos and super colossals. In Markon...
Broccoli, cauliflower prices rising
Broccoli prices are on the rise as cooler weather in California growing areas is limiting supplies. According to USDA market...
Heat takes toll on NW blueberries
The record-breaking heat in the Pacific Northwest will lower yields for berries, with blueberries hit especially hard. Some growers are...
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