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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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....

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Broccoli, cauliflower prices rising

Broccoli prices are on the rise as cooler weather in California growing areas is limiting supplies. According to USDA market...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read
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