WASHINGTON, DC 26-MARCH-2019 TRENDS - VEGETABLES WA_FV154 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Unless otherwise stated, shipments, crossings or imports are for the weeks ending March 09, 16, and 23, 2019 in that order in thousand hundredweight (cwt) or 100,000 pound units. Expected movement is for the period March 24-April 06, 2019. Prices are for Monday, March 25, 2019 compared to Monday, March 18, 2019. Unless otherwise stated, sales are F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis (including Delivered Sales, F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis) or port of entry and extra services are included. Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by shipper are included in the price reported. HERBS ---ANISE IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 1-1- 1, CA 1-1-1, Crossings Very Light---Movement expected about the same. Trading early Moderate, late Fairly Active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 19.85-22.45; ORGANIC 12s 14.45-18.50. Quality generally good. ---CILANTRO IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 15-12- 10 --- Shipments AZ 3-9-8, CA 0-0-1---Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Cartons bunched 60s mostly 14.45-16.15, 30s mostly 11.45-13.15; ORGANIC 30s mostly 18.45-20.85. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 6-8-9 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices 60s lower, 30s generally unchanged. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly 10.95-13.00, 30s mostly 7.95-8.95. Quality variable. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 7-6*-6 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s 14.85-16.85. Quality generally good. (* revised) CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments CA 0-2-2 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT. VEGETABLES FVWTRDS ---ARTICHOKES SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Shipments 18-15- 18 --- Crossings 3-2-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices 18s and 30s slightly higher, 36s generally unchanged, others slightly lower. Cartons Globe green 12s mostly 7.55-9.15, 18s mostly 8.55-10.65, 24s 8.00-10.65, 30s mostly 8.55-10.65, 36s 8.55-10.65; ORGANIC 12s 32.55, 18-24s mostly 28.00-32.55, 30s 32.55. Quality variable. ---ASPARAGUS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALEXICO CALIFORNIA, SAN LUIS ARIZONA AND ARIZONA 2019 CROP Crossings 73-125-143 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. 28 pound cartons/crates bunched Green standard mostly 24.75-26.75, large mostly 24.75-26.75; 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green small 8.75-9.75, large mostly 12.75, standard mostly 12.75, jumbo 18.75-19.75. Extra services included. Some sales being booked at previously committed lower prices. CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 0-0-0 --- Movement expected to increase . Light shipments have begun however supplies insufficient to quote. F.O.B. expected to begin around March 28, 2019. ---BEANS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 30-23-24 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 30 pound cartons Round Green type Handpicked 14.95-16.95. Quality generally good. ---BEANS, HARICOT VERT (FRENCH TYPE) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 12*-5*-12* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 5 pounds cartons mostly 7.00. Quality variable. (* revised) ---BEANS, ROUND GREEN TYPE CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 50-57-47 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. Bushel cartons/crates Machine Picked mostly 8.35-8.85. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of April 7. Quality expected to be generally good. ---BEETS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 77-7-5 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons bunched 12s Red type mostly 10.95-11.15; ORGANIC Red type and Gold type mostly 16.45-18.45. Quality generally good. ---BOK CHOY IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 15*-13- 10 --- Shipments AZ 1-1-1, CA Light---Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading early Fairly Active, late Moderate. Prices cartons slightly higher, crates generally unchanged. 30 pound cartons mostly 12.45-14.50, WGA crates mostly 18.35-18.45. Quality generally good. (* revised) CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments CA 1*-3-5 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. FIRST REPORT. (* revised) ---BROCCOLI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 105-95-97 --- Movement expected about the same. Supply light. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim mostly 17.00-19.00. Quality variable. WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 55-63-57 --- Movement expected decrease seasonally. Trading Crown Cut fairly active, bunched moderate. Prices Crown Cut higher, bunched slightly higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 13.50-14.65, 18s mostly 14.00-15.15; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 18.50-19.65. ORGANIC bunched 14s 18.50-24.45; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut 22.45-24.45. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 22*-39-30 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early Moderate, late Fairly Active. Prices Higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 12.00-13.00, 18s mostly 12.50-13.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 15.00-17.00. Quality generally good. (* revised) FVWTRDS IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 35-23-21 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies light. Trading Active. Prices bunched slightly higher, Crown Cut higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 14.00-15.05; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 16.45-20.55, Short Trim mostly 20.00-21.55. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 5-5-12 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Crown Cut moderate, bunched fairly slow. Prices Crown Cut higher, bunched lower. Prices cartons bunched 14s mostly 11.55-12.56, 18s mostly 12.05-13.06; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 17.55-18.50, Short Trim mostly 18.56-19.55. ORGANIC bunched 14s mostly 18.50-26.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut 32.75-32.95. Quality variable. ---BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 44*- 40*-32 --- Shipments 2-11-9---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. 25 pound cartons medium mostly 32.95-34.45. Quality generally good. (* revised) ---CABBAGE NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 161-161-80 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Red Type Active, Others Moderate. Prices Round Green type Generally Unchanged, Others Higher. Precooling included. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium 14.00-16.00. Red type medium 26.00-28.00. Savoy 1 3/4 bushel crates & 40 pound cartons medium mostly 16.00- 18.00. Quality generally good. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 74-44*-31 --- Movement expected decrease seasonally. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Lower. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium 10.00-12.00, Red type medium 20.50-22.50. Quality variable. (* revised) OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3*-13-16 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early Moderate, late Slow. Prices Much Lower. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 10.85-11.00. Quality generally good. (* revised) SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS Shipments 15-9-11 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium 11.00-13.00, Red type medium 20.00-22.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments CA 1-9-8 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 51- 54-44, CA 8-6-7, Crossings 9-8*9 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early Moderate, late Fairly Slow. Prices Much Lower. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 11.50-12.45; ORGANIC Green type 22.45-26.95, Red type mostly 20.45- 24.45. Quality generally good. (*revised) ---CALABAZA CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 5*-1*-3* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. from Costa Rica, few Honduras 50 pounds Sacks 8.00-10.00 (* revised) ---CARROTS KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 135-172-182 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early Fairly Active, late Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.00-15.85; 50 lb sacks loose jbo mostly 14.00-17.40, 25 lb sacks loose jbo mostly 7.00-8.70; cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.25-18.75. ORGANIC 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 20.00-28.70, 24 2-lb film bags med-lge 20.00-28.70, 10 5-lb film bags med-lge 20.00-28.70. Cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-20.20, cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-20.20, cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-20.20. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 56-48-44 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Slightly Higher. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo 8.50-9.50. Quality variable. SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 19-16-23 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Sacks medium large 48 1-pound, 24 2-pound, 10 5-pound film bags 15.00-16.00; 50-pound cartons loose jumbo 12.00-13.00. Quality generally good. FVWTRDS ---CAULIFLOWER SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 8-15-38 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early very active, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 16.45-18.65, 9s mostly 14.50-16.65, 16s mostly 14.45-16.65; ORGANIC White 12s 32.75-32.95. Quality generally good. WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 74-58-35 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 18.45-20.50, 9s and 16s mostly 14.50-16.50; ORGANIC White 12s mostly 18.45-22.50. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 28-35-32 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early Active, late Fairly Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 17.00-19.00. Quality variable. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 23-20-19 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading 12s active, others active at lower prices. Prices 12s generally unchanged, others lower. Cartons filmed wrapped White 12s mostly 20.55-22.95, 9s mostly 18.55-18.95, 16s mostly 16.65-18.65. Quality variable. ---CELERY OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 98-130-155 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading very active for very light supplies. Prices slightly higher. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 64.85-66.65, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 64.85-66.95, 3 dozen mostly 64.66-66.95; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 62.95-64.45. ORGANIC 2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 68.50-74.95; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 62.55-74.95. Quality variable. IMPERIAL VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA Crossings 49*-45*-19 --- Shipments 9-7-7---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early Very Active, late Active. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons 2- 3 dozen 62.65-65.45. Quality generally good. (* revised) COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments AZ 74-57-52, CA 26--29*-29 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading very active for very light supplies. Prices slightly higher. Cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen 63.55-66.65, 3 dozen 64.55-66.65; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 57.55-60.50. ORGANIC 2-2 1/2 dozen 68.45-74.95; Hearts filmbags 18s mostly 58.45-65.50. Quality variable. (*revised) ---CHAYOTE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 7-6-12 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Very Active. Available supplies very light. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 4-3*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pounds cartons 22.00-24.00; 20 pounds cartons mostly 10.00-14.00 (* revised, U = unavailable) ---CHINESE CABBAGE CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments CA 2-9-11 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. FIRST REPORT. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 7*-4-3 --- Shipments AZ 2-3-2, CA 0-0-1---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early Fairly Active, late Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Nappa 30 pound cartons mostly 17.45-18.65. Quality generally good. (* revised) ---CORN - SWEET CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 104-160-127 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. Wire bound crates Yellow 4- 4 1/ 2 dozen 10.75-11.25, White 4- 4 1 /2 dozen 10.75- 11.25, Bi- Color 4- 4 1 /2 dozen 10.75-11.25. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 41-49-55 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading White active, others moderate. Prices Higher. Cartons 4-4 1/2 dozen Yellow mostly 10.95, White 16.95-18.95, Bi-Color mostly 9.95-10.95. Quality variable. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Harvest in Imperial Valley expected to begin the week of March 31, followed by Coachella Valley the week of April 7. Quality expected to be generally good. FVWTRDS ---CUCUMBERS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 284-270*-241 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Persian and Long Seedless moderate, others fairly slow. Prices Persian much higher, Long Seedless higher, conventional large and small much lower, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 8.95-10.95, fair quality 6.95-7.95, ordinary quality 4.95-5.95; small 4.95-5.95, large 4.95-6.95. Cartons 24s 3.95-4.95, 36s 6.95-7.95. Pickles bushel and 40-45 pound plastic container 200-300s and 300-400 mostly 14.95- 16.95, 150-200s 12.95-14.95. GREENHOUSE Long Seedless cartons film wrapped 12s medium 4.95-6.95, small 3.95-4.95; cartons irregular size fair quality 6.95-8.95. Persian 22 pound cartons small and small-medium 6.95-8.95, medium 4.95-6.95. Quality generally good. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 147-135-104 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Available supplies very light. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 10.95-12.95, fair quality 8.95-10.95; large 10.95-12.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 5-26-35 --- (includes ORGANIC 1-0-0)--- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin the season. Trading Moderate. Prices Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 12.35-14.35, fair quality mostly 8.35-10.35. Cartons 24s mostly 6.35-7.35. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 35*-17*-17* --- Movement expected to decrease. Most shippers finished for the season. From Honduras. 1 1/9 bushel cartons supply in too few hands to quote. LAST REPORT. (* revised) ---EGGPLANT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 46-50-43 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 bushel, 1 1/9 bushel and 1 1/6 bushel cartons wrapped 18s 10.95-12.95, 24s 8.95-10.95. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 17-15-13 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. Medium are wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 12.35-14.35, fair quality mostly 8.35. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of April 7. Quality expected to be generally good. ---ENDIVE SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 3-2-1 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. 1 1 /9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s ( include some 14s and 16s) 12.95. Carton 24s 14.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 1-1- 1, CA Light, Crossings Very Light---Movement expected about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. Cartons 24s mostly 8.45-9.55. Quality generally good. ---ESCAROLE SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 4-3-2 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s ( include some 14s and 16s) 12.95. Carton 24s 14.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments CA 1-1- 1 --- Shipments AZ Light, Crossings Very Light---Movement expected about the same. Trading early Moderate, late Fairly Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 24s mostly 17.45-19.15. Quality generally good. ---GINGER ROOT CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 4*-1*-4* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. From Costa Rica , few Honduras Cartons 30 pound cartons mostly 20.00-22.00; few Brazil by air 30.00-32.00 (* revised) FVWTRDS ---GREENS LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT Shipments 15-17-16 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices steady SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched Kale 24s 9.00-15.00 mostly 9.00 cartons loose Mustard 9.00-14.00 mostly 9.00 Turnip Tops 9.00-14.00 mostly 9.00 various containers bunched Collard 6s 11.00 various containers loose Collard lse 11.00-15.00 mostly 11.00 SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 15-19-16 --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 24s Collards, Kale, Mustard and Turnip Tops 8.00. Quality generally good. EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 0-0-0 --- Movement expected to remain very light due to unseasonably cold temperatures. Producers estimate next harvest to be April 2019. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. ---GREENS, KALE OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 2-3-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early Fairly Slow, late Moderate. Prices green lower, Lacinato higher. Cartons bunched 24s green mostly 10.95-11.00, Lacinato (Tuscan) 16.95-10.00. Quality generally good. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments CA 0-1-1 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 13- 13-13, CA 3-1-2, Crossings 10-13*-8--- Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading early Moderate, late Fairly Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons bunched 24s Kale green mostly 10.45-12.65; ORGANIC green mostly 20.85-25.95, red mostly 16.45-19.95, Lacinato (Tuscan) mostly 16.45-20.45. Quality generally good. (*revised) ---LEEKS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 3-3-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices slightly lower. Cartons 12s mostly 9.45-10.55; ORGANIC mostly 20.45-22.50. Quality and condition variable. ---LETTUCE, BOSTON WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 4-4-5 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Cartons 24s mostly 9.55-11.75. Quality variable. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-1 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies light. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Cartons 24s mostly 9.95-10.95. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 31, with most shippers expecting to begin the week of April 7. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 12. ---LETTUCE, GREEN LEAF WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 52-48-57 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 7.50-8.65, ORGANIC 20.45-24.45. Quality variable. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 12-8-10 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies light. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 8.65-9.95. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 31, with most shippers expecting to begin the week of April 7. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 12. ---LETTUCE, ICEBERG WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 508-480-490 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices 24s generally unchanged, 30s slightly lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 18.35-19.65, 24s filmwrapped mostly 19.35-20.65, 30s filmwrapped mostly 14.55-16.55. ORGANIC 24s filmwrapped mostly 16.45-19.50, 12s filmwrapped mostly 8.50-10.50. Quality variable. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 44-26-41 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies light. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 17.65-19.55, 24s filmwrapped mostly 18.65- 20.55. Quality variable. FVWTRDS CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-0-7 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Prices cartons 24s film lined mostly 19.65-21.50, 24s filmwrapped mostly 20.65-22.50. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-0-2 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Most shippers expect to begin harvest by April 12. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of March 31. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT. ---LETTUCE, RED LEAF WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 11-13-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 7.50-8.65, ORGANIC 20.45-24.45. Quality variable. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 9-2-4 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies light. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 8.65-9.95. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 31, with most shippers expecting to begin the week of April 7. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 12. ---LETTUCE, ROMAINE WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 396*-441-475 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices 24s much lower, Hearts slightly lower. Cartons 24s mostly 8.35-9.45; Hearts 12 3-count packages mostly 11.05-11.75, 48s film lined mostly 12.05-12.65. ORGANIC carton 24s 24.45-26.50; Hearts 12 3-count packages mostly 12.45-16.55. Quality variable. (* revised) IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 57-53-76 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices Lower. Cartons 24s mostly 8.65-10.95; Hearts 12 3-count packages mostly 9.65-11.55, 48s film lined 11.25- 12.55. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments CA 0-0-6 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Most shippers expect to begin harvest by April 12. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 8. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 31, with most shippers expecting to begin the week of April 7. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 12. ---OKRA CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 9*-8-8* --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Honduras, Dominican Republic. 1/2 bushel crates/Cartons medium/large mostly 14.00-15.00. Indian type mostly 14.00-15.00. (* revised) ---ONIONS GREEN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 81*-81*-45 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices small slightly lower, others lower. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 6.55-7.95, small mostly 6.45-7.95; ICELESS 4 film bags, 12 bunches per bag mostly 8.00-9.65. ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 20.45- 24.45. Quality and condition variable. (* revised) LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT Shipments 2-3-3 --- Movement expected to gradually increase. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Unchanged. SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 15.00-18.00 mostly 15.00 ---PARSLEY IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 6-6*-5 --- Shipments AZ 3-3-3, CA 3-0-0# --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched 60s Curly and Plain mostly 8.45-10.65; ORGANIC bunched 30s Curly 14.45-18.45, Plain 14.45-20.95. Quality generally good. (#less than 50,000 lbs) (* revised) OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-2-2 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early Active, late Moderate. Prices Plain lower, Curly generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s Curly mostly 10.95-12.95, Plain mostly 10.95-11.00. Quality variable. FVWTRDS ---PEAS, SNOW GUATEMALA IMPORTS ? PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 1*-2*-8* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Guatemala. 10 pound cartons 12.00-14.00. (* revised) ---PEAS, SUGAR GUATEMALA IMPORTS ? PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 2*-1*-1* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. from Guatemala. 10 pounds cartons mostly 10.50-11.50. Quality good. (* revised) ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 205-244-270 --- (Field Grown 175-192-218, Greenhouse 30-52-52)--- Movement expected about the same. Trading Red slow, others moderate. Prices much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo and extra large 20.95-24.95, large 18.95-22.95, medium 14.95-18.95, small 10.95-14.95; Place Pack extra large 24.95-26.95, large 22.95- 24.95; large fair quality Green 12.95-14.95, Red irregular size fair 12.95-14.95. 15 pound cartons Red extra large 8.95-10.95, large mostly 8.95. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red extra large 8.95-10.95, large mostly 8.95, Yellow extra large and large 10.95-12.95; Orange extra large and large 12.95-14.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 76-102-98 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Fairly Active. Prices GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large mostly 16.00, large mostly 15.00, Yellow jumbo and extra large mostly 16.00-18.00, large mostly 15.00-17.00, and Orange jumbo and extra large mostly 15.00-17.00, large mostly 14.00=16.00. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 82-124-63 --- (includes ORGANIC 1-1-1)---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Jumbo and extra large mostly 20.35, large mostly 18.35, irregular size fair quality mostly 16.35. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 24. Quality expected to be generally good. ---PEPPERS, MIXED MINI SWEET TYPES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 25-25-24 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. GREENHOUSE and FIELD GROWN cartons 12 1-pound film bags mostly 10.95, ORGANIC 14.95-16.95. Quality generally good. ---PEPPERS, OTHER MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 64-57*-75 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Jalapeno and Serrano fairly slow, others moderate. Prices Yellow Chile higher, Anaheim and Poblano generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel carton per pound large Anaheim mostly .60-.65, Jalapeno mostly .35-.40, Poblano and mostly .65-.70, Serrano mostly .50, Yellow Chile mostly .65-.70. Quality variable. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 73-63-55 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons and crates Anaheim and Jalapeno mostly 14.00-16.00, Serrano mostly 18.00-19.00, Poblano 14.00- 16.00. 8 pound cartons Habanero orange mostly 13.85-15.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 13-20-11 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Cubanelles Slightly Higher, Poblano Lower, Jalapeno Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles mostly 18.35-20.35, Jalapeno mostly 20.35, Poblano mostly 18.35. Quality generally good. ---RADISHES OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 21-19*-14 --- Shipments 8-10-11---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons Red bunched 24s mostly 8.95-11.65, 48s mostly 9.95-13.50. Quality variable. (* revised) SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 7-7-5 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices 40 pound film bags Generally Unchanged, Others Slightly Lower. Precooling included. Carton topped 30-6 ounce film bags Red 11.45. Carton topped 14 1- pound film bags Red 11.95, 40 pound film bags topped Red 23.95-24.95. Quality generally good. FVWTRDS ---RHUBARB OREGON AND WASHINGTON COAST Shipments Very Light---Movement of Washington grown hothouse rhubarb expected about the same. No F.O.B. expected to be issued as supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. ---SPINACH CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments CA 0-2-2 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 50- 58-58, CA 9-6-7, Crossings 8-7*-5 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched Flat 24s mostly 15.45-17.65. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 48-58-40 --- (includes ORGANIC 2-1-2)---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Zucchini Fairly Active, Yellow Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 /2 bushel cartons Zucchini and Yellow Straightneck small mostly 10.35, medium mostly 8.35. 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck small mostly 12.35, medium mostly 8.35. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH, ACORN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 5-9-9 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large and medium mostly 18.95-20.95, large mostly 20.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, BUTTERNUT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 20-21-15 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large mostly 12.95, large 14.95-16.95, medium mostly 14.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, GREY MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 29-28-26 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Lower. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 5.95-6.95, medium 4.95-5.95. Quality variable. ---SQUASH, KABOCHA MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 4-13-13 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large mostly 18.95, medium mostly 16.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, SPAGHETTI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 36-20-30 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large and medium mostly 16.95, extra large mostly 14.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 46-42-34 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices much lower. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 6.95-8.95, medium 5.95-6.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium- large 3.95-5.95. Quality variable. ---SQUASH, ZUCCHINI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 182-143-126 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices Lower. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 4.95-6.95, medium 3.95-4.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 4.95-5.95. Quality variable. FVWTRDS ---SWEET POTATOES EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 127-128*-118 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 16.00-18.00, U.S. No. 1 Petite 11.00-14.00, U.S. No. 2 9.00-10.00, No Grade Marks jumbo 10.00-11.00. (* revised) MISSISSIPPI Shipments 21-23-23 (Shipments --)--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One mostly 19.00-20.00, U.S. Number Two 11.00-12.00 and No Grade Marks jumbo 11.00- 12.00. Quality generally good. ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA Shipments 27-25-22 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 40-pound cartons Orange and Red Types U.S. Number One mostly 21.00-23.00; No Grade Marks medium 12.00- 13.00 jumbo 12.00-15.00; White Types U.S. Number One mostly 30.00, No Grade Marks medium 12.00-14.00 jumbo 10.00-14.00; Japanese Types U.S. Number One 30.00-32.00, No Grade Marks medium mostly 30.00 jumbo mostly 20.00-22.00; ORGANIC U.S. Number One Orange and Red Types 32.00-36.00, No Grade Marks medium 23.00-25.00; White Types U.S. Number One 35.00-38.00, No Grade Marks medium 23.00-25.00 jumbo 20.00; Japanese Types U.S. Number One 40.00-42.00, No Grade Marks medium 38.00-42.00 jumbo 25.00. Quality generally good. LOUISIANA Shipments 8-8-8 --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One mostly 20.00-22.00, U.S. Number Two 12.00-14.00 and No Grade Marks jumbo 11.00-12.00. Quality generally good ---TARO CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 9*-7-4* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Eddoes and Malanga Lila higher; Malanga Blanca lower; Dasheen(Coco Islena) unchanged. Mostly Costa Rica, few Jamaica. 40 pounds cartons Eddoes 20.00-24.00; 40 pounds cartons Dasheen(Coco Islena) mostly 16.00-17.00; Malanga Lila 40 pounds cartons mostly 35.00-39.00, Blanca mostly 29.00-33.00. (* revised) ---TOMATILLOS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 27-27-25 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates mostly 11.00-12.00. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 14-7-14 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 40 pound containers per pound mostly .20. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 208-264-250 --- (Adapted Environment 156-207-189, Open Field 36-45-45, Controlled Environment 16-12-16)---Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices much lower. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4s 7.37-7.95, 4x5s 7.39-7.95, 5x5s 7.13, 5x6s 6.64; 25 pound cartons loose 4x4-5x6 sizes 8.30-8.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 181-226-218 --- Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Extra services included. 25 Pound Cartons Loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 size 11.95, 6x6 size 10.95, 6x7 size 9.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 159-176-173 --- (Adapted Environment 146-161-163, Open Field 13-15- 10)---Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. OPEN FIELD AND ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5s 7.95-9.95, 5x5s 7.95-8.95, 5x6s mostly 7.95-8.95; 25 pound cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5 sizes 9.95-11.95, 5x5-5x6 sizes mostly 8.95-9.95. Quality generally good. VARIOUS US SHIPPING POINTS Shipments 22-24*-15 --- Greenhouse. No prices reported. (* revised) ---TOMATOES, CHERRY CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 5-5-4 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate for light supplies. Prices Lower. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint baskets with lids 13.95. Quality generally good. FVWTRDS ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 40-40-44 --- (Open Field 32-30-32, Adapted Environment 8-10-12)--- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large mostly 6.95-7.95; 20 pound cartons loose medium-large 14.95-16.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 34-23-24 --- (Includes ORGANIC 2-2-2)---Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12-1 pints container with lids mostly 8.95-9.95. 20 pound carton loose 15.95-17.95. ORGANIC Flats 12 -1 pints container with lids 15.95-16.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 9-3-4 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices Slightly Lower. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT mostly 6.95-8.95; OPEN FIELD 6.95-8.95. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 173-256*-231 --- (Open Field 89-143*-132, Adapted Environment 84-113- 99)---Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices medium slightly lower, others lower. OPEN FIELD AND ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large 8.30-8.95, large mostly 8.30, medium 8.30. Quality and condition variable. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 97-125-125 --- (Adapted Environment 80-101-94, Open Field 16-22-28, Controlled Environment 1-2-3)---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large and large 8.30-8.95, medium 8.30. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 63-56-37 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Extra services included. 25 Pound Cartons Loose Roma extra large 11.95-13.95, large mostly 10.95-12.95, medium 9.95-11.95. Quality generally good. ---YAMS (NAMES) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 4*-2-5* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Cartons White higher; Yellow unchanged. Costa Rica and Jamaica 45 pounds cartons Yellow 35.00-38.00; White 50 pounds cartons 19.00-23.00 (* revised) ---YUCA (CASSAVA) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 9*-6*-4* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. From Costa Rica, few Nicaragua 37 pounds cartons 15.00-17.00 (* revised)