WASHINGTON, DC 10-DECEMBER-2019 TRENDS - VEGETABLES WA_FV154 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Effective with the release of the December 09, 2019 text report, the text version of the National Shipping Point Trends will be discontinued. To access the information, please refer to https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/fvwtrds.pdf. Unless otherwise stated, shipments, crossings or imports are for the weeks ending November 23, 30, and December 7, 2019 in that order in thousand hundredweight (cwt) or 100,000 pound units. Expected movement is for the period December 08-21, 2019. Prices are for Monday, December 09, 2019 compared to Monday, December 02, 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 0-0- 1, CA 0-0-1, Crossings Very Light---Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 20.45-21.85. Quality generally good. ---CILANTRO MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 26-33-22 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons bunched 60s mostly 8.50-9.50. Quality variable. FVWTRDS IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 8-12-10 --- Shipments AZ 6*-9-6, CA 0-#-#---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched 60s 13.50-16.15, 30s mostly 11.35-12.50; ORGANIC bunched 30s 24.50-26.50. Quality generally good. (*revised, # less than 50,000 lbs) OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 8-6-7 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched 60s 9.95-12.95, 30s mostly 6.95-9.00. Quality variable. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 4-3-4 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally but remain light through December. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices 1 1/9 bushel cartons bunched 60s 13.85-14.00. Quality variable. VEGETABLES ---ARTICHOKES SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Shipments 10-6-7 --- Crossings 2-#-1---Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Supplies light. Prices much higher. Cartons Globe 12-18s 32.55-32.65, 24s mostly 32.55-32.65, 30s mostly 29.55-30.65, 36s 29.55-30.65; ORGANIC 12-36s 36.55. Quality variable. (* revised, # less than 50,000 lbs) ---ASPARAGUS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS 2019 CROP Crossings 34-30-23 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early very light, late moderate. Prices Higher. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green large mostly 16.75-18.75, standard 14.75-16.75. Extra services included.Some sales being booked open with price to be established later. Wide range in quality. PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Air 28-40*-U --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 11 pounds cartons bunched Green type Jumbo 13.00-14.75, Extra Large mostly 13.00-14.75, Large and Standard mostly 14.75, Small 10.00-11.00; White Large 18.00-18.75. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---BEANS, HARICOT VERT (FRENCH TYPE) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 16*-16-U --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 5 pounds cartons mostly 5.50-6.50. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---BEANS, ROUND GREEN TYPE CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 26-20-27 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Exceeds Supply. Prices Slightly Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. Bushel cartons/crates Machine Picked mostly 32.85-34.85. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 21-17-16 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Active. Prices Higher. 30 pound Round Green type Handpicked 32.95-36.95. Quality generally good. ---BEETS CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA Crossings 4-6-4 --- Shipments 2-0-0---Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched 12s Red type mostly 12.00-14.55; ORGANIC Red type and Gold type 16.50-18.50. Quality generally good. ---BOK CHOY IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 5-8-5 --- Shipments AZ 0-0-#, CA 0-0-#---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. 30 pound cartons 26.50-28.55. Quality generally good. (#less than 50,000 lbs) ---BROCCOLI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 134-121-108 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim (supplies very heavy) mostly 6.00-8.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 19-36-64 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Crown Cut slightly lower, bunched generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 7.35-8.65, 18s mostly 7.85-9.15; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 7.45-8.35, Short Trim mostly 8.45-9.56. ORGANIC bunched 14s mostly 10.50-12.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut 12.50-14.50. Quality generally good. FVWTRDS IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-8-28 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Slow. Prices Crown Cut lower, bunched generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s 8.05-9.85; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 8.00-9.95, Short Trim mostly 9.00-10.95. ORGANIC bunched 14s 12.55-14.95; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut 14.55-16.95. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 28-19-27 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices Crown Cut lower, bunched generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 7.00-8.85, 18s mostly 7.50-9.35; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 8.00-9.00, Short Trim mostly 9.50-10.85. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 84-28-9 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are done for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through December 14. LAST REPORT SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 2-3-5 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s 10.35-12.85; 20 pound cartons loose crown cut 12.35-14.85; cartons bunched 14s 12.35. Quality generally good. EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 1-1-2 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. ---BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Shipments 39-16- 23 --- Crossings #-#-1---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 25 pound cartons medium mostly 25.45- 28.50. Quality generally good. (#less than 50,000 lbs) ---CABBAGE WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK Shipments 62-42-55 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Bulk bins fairly active, sacks fairly slow. Prices Bulk bins higher, sacks slightly lower. Round Green type 50 pound sacks large mostly 6.00-6.50, bulk large cents per pound mostly .11-12. Quality good.. NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 0-24-41 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Precooling included. 50 pound cartons Round Green Type medium 9.00-10.00. Quality generally good. SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 10-19-38 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium mostly 10.00 Red type mostly 16.00; 40 pound cartons Savoy type medium 12.00-14.00. Green Type includes 1 7/8 cartons. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 9-8-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Green lower, Red slightly lower. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 11.85-11.95, Red type 12.95-14.95. Quality generally good. SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS Shipments 1*-4*-9 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Round Green type 50 pound carton medium 11.50-12.00. Quality variable. (* revised) EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 12-3-8 --- Movement expected decrease slightly as a few shippers are finished for the season. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 0-2-4 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 10.85-12.00. Quality variable. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 28- 26*-27, CA 0-2-7, Crossings 3*-2*-4---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Slightly Lower. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 10.00-11.00; ORGANIC Round Green type mostly 16.50-18.50, Red type 16.50-23.50. Quality generally good. (*revised) ---CALABAZA CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 8*-3*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. From Costa Rica; few Honduras; 50 pounds Sacks mostly 7.00-10.00 (* revised, U = unavailable) FVWTRDS ---CARROTS KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 207-148-199 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices jumbo slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 48 1-lb film bags medium-large mostly 15.30-15.40; 50 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 20.40-22.30, 25 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 10.20-11.15; cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.20-18.75. ORGANIC 48 1-lb film bags and 24 2-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-26.35, 10 5-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-20.70. Cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00- 22.50, cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50, cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.00-22.50. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 16-19*-24 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 9.00-10.00. Quality generally good. (* revised) ---CAULIFLOWER WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 23-47-64 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices 12s slightly higher, others higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 8.50-10.65, 9s mostly 8.45-9.65, 16s 8.45-9.65; ORGANIC 9-16s 14.50-16.50. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 41-24-32 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices Higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 7.50-9.00. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 2-12-22 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 9.95-10.55, 9s mostly 8.95-9.95. ORGANIC 12s 14.55, 9s 12.55. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 59-15-6 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are done for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through December 14. LAST REPORT ---CELERY OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 181-147-211 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices 3 dozen lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 18.55-19.65, 3 dozen mostly 16.35-18.55; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 20.15-21.55. ORGANIC cartons 2 dozen mostly 18.85-23.56, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 18.85-24.56; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 22.85-25.56. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 81-42-53 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices 2 dozen higher, 3 dozen slightly lower, 2 1/2 dozen generally unchanged. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 14.00-16.95, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 12.00-14.95, 3 dozen mostly 12.00-14.00. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA AND WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments CA 0-0-27, AZ 6-8-13 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is to be issued the week of December 29. ---CHAYOTE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 9-8-8 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. 40 pound cartons mostly 14.00. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 4-5*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. From Costa-Rica. 40 pound cartons mostly 13.00-15.00; 20 pound cartons mostly 10.00-12.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---CHINESE CABBAGE IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments CA 0-0- 2, AZ #-#-1, Crossings #-1-1---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. 30 pound cartons Nappa mostly 14.55-18.65. Quality generally good. (#less than 50,000 lbs) FVWTRDS ---CORN - SWEET CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 85-60-48 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Exceeds available supply. Prices Higher. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wire bound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dozen mostly 30.95, White mostly 30.95, Bi-Color mostly 30.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 14-14-17 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of December 8. ---CUCUMBERS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 251-189-288 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Long Seedless higher, large and small slightly higher, Pickles 300-400's, 36s and 24s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 20.95-22.95, fair quality 18.95-20.95, ordinary quality mostly 14.95; small mostly 14.95, large 18.95-20.95. Cartons 24s 6.95-8.95, 36s 9.95-10.95; ORGANIC 36s 14.95-16.95. Pickles bushel and 40-50 pound plastic container 200- 300s mostly 20.95, 300-400s 18.95-20.95, 150-200s 14.95-16.95. Long Seedless cartons film wrapped 12s large and medium 6.75-7.95, small 5.95.6.95. Persian 22 pound cartons small mostly 12.95, small-medium mostly 14.00, medium 6.95-8.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 95-82*-91 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Active. Prices Higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 22.85-24.95, fair quality mostly 20.85-20.95; large mostly 20.85-22.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments. (* revised) CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 46-23-39 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Carton 24s Active, Others Very Active. Prices Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 24.35-24.85, medium fair quality mostly 16.35-16.85. Carton 24s mostly 8.35-9.35. Quality generally good. ---EGGPLANT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 38-28-37 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices 24s generally unchanged, 18s slightly lower. 1 bushel, 1 1/9 bushel and 1 1/6 bushel cartons wrapped 18s mostly 10.95-14.95, 24s mostly 10.95-12.95. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 11-2-20 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 8.35-10.35, fair quality mostly 5.35-6.35. Quality generally good. ---ENDIVE FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT Shipments 2-2-1 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. Include some 14 and 16 count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s 14.95-15.95, 24s 15.95-16.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ Light, CA Light, Crossings Very Light---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly 10.50-11.45. Quality generally good. ---ESCAROLE FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT Shipments 2-3-2 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Fairly Active. Prices 18s Slightly Higher, 24s Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. Include some 14s and 16 count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s mostly 16.95, 24s 16.95-18.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ #-1- 1, CA 0-#-1, Crossings Very Light---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly 15.45-16.85. Quality generally good. (#less than 50,000 lbs) ---GINGER ROOT BRAZIL IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 8*-3*-U --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Cartons 30 pound mostly 34.00-38.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) FVWTRDS ---GREENS SOUTH GEORGIA 2019 CROP Shipments 54-28-20 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons bunched 24s Collards and Turnip Tops 8.00-9.00, Mustard 8.00-10.00 Kale 8.00. Quality generally good. LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 2019 CROP Shipments 66-19-10 --- Movement expected to increase with the approaching Christmas holiday. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND VERY GOOD. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons loose Kale 24s 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 few higher Mustard Curly 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 few higher Turnip Tops 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 few higher various containers bunched Collard 24s 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 12s 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 few higher 6s 9.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 few higher various containers loose Collard lse 9.00 few higher EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 10-0-0 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Current supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market (prices according to industry sources: various containers bunched/loose Collard, Kale, Mustard, and Turnip Tops 10.00). ---GREENS, KALE OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 4-3-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lacinato lower, green generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 24s green mostly 9.95-10.00, Lacinato (Tuscan) 10.95-12.95. Quality variable. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 4-6- 7, CA 0-0-#, Crossings 4-5-7---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons bunched 24s green mostly 12.85-15.65; ORGANIC green 14.50-18.50, red and Lacinato (Tuscan) 14.50-17.50. Quality generally good. (#less than 50,000 lbs) ---LEEKS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 1-4*-4 --- Crossing expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 12s mostly 20.95-21.65; ORGANIC 18.50-20.55. Quality generally good. (* revised) ---LETTUCE, BOSTON WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 3-6-6 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices slightly lower. Cartons 24s mostly 10.35-11.55. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments #-1-# --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly 14.95-16.95. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs) ---LETTUCE, GREEN LEAF WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 35-55*-57 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 11.35-13.50; ORGANIC mostly 20.50-22.50. Quality generally good. (* revised) IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-6-8 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. Cartons 24s mostly 15.95-16.95; ORGANIC 20.55-22.55. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 2-2-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 24s 14.95-15.85. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, ICEBERG WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 275-370*-430 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Cartons film lined 24s mostly 18.05-19.15, 24s filmwrapped mostly 19.05-20.15, 30s filmwrapped mostly 16.00-16.55; ORGANIC 24s filmwrapped mostly 18.50-25.50, 12s filmwrapped 10.50-12.50. Quality generally good. (* revised) IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 4-4-24 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Slow. Prices cartons film lined 24s mostly 16.95-17.95, filmwrapped mostly 17.95-18.95. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 50-11-15 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 15.00-16.95, 24s filmwrapped mostly 16.00-17.95. Quality variable. ---LETTUCE, RED LEAF WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 7-10*-11 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 9.55-10.56; ORGANIC mostly 20.50-22.50. Quality generally good. (* revised) FVWTRDS IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments #-2-2 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 15.95-16.95; ORGANIC 20.55-22.55. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs) OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 2-1-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. Cartons 24s 8.95-12.85. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, ROMAINE WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 296-305*-346 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 10.50-12.85; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 12.25-13.55, cartons film lined 48s mostly 13.50-14.35. ORGANIC cartons 24s mostly 18.25-20.50; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 16.55-18.55. Quality generally good. (* revised) IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 2-48-63 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 9.00-10.95; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 9.55-12.95. ORGANIC cartons 24s 24.55; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages 24.55. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 8-6-7 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices cartons 24s 14.95- 16.95. Quality generally good. ---OKRA FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT Shipments 0-0-0 --- Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3*-1*-U --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. From Honduras. 1/2 bushel cartons med-lge mostly 14.00-15.00, Indian type mostly 14.00-15.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---ONIONS GREEN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 76*-69*-52 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices Iceless lower, medium generally unchanged, others slightly lower. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 8.00-9.95, small mostly 6.50-7.95, large 8.50-9.95. ICELESS 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag and 4 film bags, 12 bunches per bag mostly 8.95-10.65. ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 20.50-24.50. Quality and condition variable. (* revised) LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 2019 CROP Shipments 6-2-3 --- Movement expected to increase due to the approaching Christmas holiday. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 13.00-16.00 mostly 13.00 ---PARSLEY IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 1-3-5 --- Shipments AZ 2-2-2, CA 0-#-#---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s Curly and Plain mostly 14.45-16.35. ORGANIC cartons bunched 30s Curly and Plain mostly 16.50-20.50. Quality generally good. (#less than 50,000 lbs) OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-2-2 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Plain slightly lower, Curly generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s Curly mostly 12.95-14.00, Plain mostly 11.95-14.00. Quality generally good. ---PEAS, GREEN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 4-5*-4 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of December 15. (* revised) ---PEAS, SNOW GUATEMALA IMPORTS – PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 5*-3*-U --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Guatemala. 10 pound cartons mostly 17.00-18.00 (* revised, U = unavailable) ---PEAS, SUGAR GUATEMALA IMPORTS – PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3*-U-U --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. from Guatemala. 10 pounds carton mostly 18.00-19.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) FVWTRDS ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 92-112-164 --- (Field Grown 80-95-143, Greenhouse 12-17-21) ---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green extra large 10.95-12.95, large 8.95-10.95, medium 6.95-8.95; Place Pack extra large mostly 12.95, large mostly 10.95; fair quality irregular size 6.95-8.95, extra large mostly 6.95-8.95, large 6.95-8.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 78-97*-95 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Red active at slightly lower prices, others active. Prices Red slightly lower, others slightly higher. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large mostly 13.00-14.00, large mostly 12.00-13.00; Yellow jumbo and extra large mostly 11.00-11.25, large mostly 10.00-11.25; Orange jumbo and extra large mostly 11.00-12.25, large mostly 10.00-11.25. Quality variable. (* revised) CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 65-36-71 --- 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 12.35, large mostly 10.35, irregular sized fair quality mostly 8.35. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 64-40-51 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Red active, Green slow. Prices Green slightly lower, Red generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green extra large mostly 13.95-14.95, large mostly 10.95-12.95, medium 9.95-10.95, irregular size fair quality Green mostly 7.95-8.95, Red 20.95-24.95. 1/2 bushel cartons Red extra large and large mostly 16.95. Quality generally good. ---PEPPERS, MIXED MINI SWEET TYPES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 3-3-4 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of December 8. ---PEPPERS, OTHER MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 41-36-69 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Yellow Chile slightly lower, Serrano generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per pound large Anaheim mostly .50, Poblano mostly .80-.85, Jalapeno mostly .30, Serrano mostly .45, Yellow Chile mostly .25-.35. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 70-77*-66 --- Movement expected about the same. Habanero very light. Trading Habanero fairly active, others moderate. Prices Habanero higher, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons and crates Anaheim mostly 16.00- 18.00, Poblano mostly 20.00-21.00, Serrano mostly 16.00-18.00, Jalapeno mostly 14.00-16.00. 8 pound cartons Habanero orange mostly 18.00-20.00. Quality variable. (* revised) CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 6-3-15 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Jalapeno Lower, Others Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles mostly 8.35, Hungarian Wax mostly 8.35, Jalapeno mostly 16.35, Long Hot mostly 8.35. Quality generally good. ---RADISHES FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT Shipments 8-6-22 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Carton Crates Bunched 2 Dozen Red Generally Unchanged, Others Lower. Precooling included. Cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags Red 11.45-12.45, 14 1- pound film bags Red 11.95-12.95, 40 pound film bags topped Red 22.95-23.95, Carton crates bunched 2 dozen Red 11.00. Quality generally good. SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 22*- 19*-15 (Shipments 9-6-7)--- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices Lower. Cartons Red bunched 24s mostly 8.95-10.55, 48s mostly 10.95-13.65. Quality variable. (* revised) ---SPINACH IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 25- 22*-29, CA 0-5-3, Crossings 8*-7*-7---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons bunched Flat 24s mostly 13.50-14.95. Quality generally good. (*revised) FVWTRDS ---SQUASH CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 25-21-57 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 6.35-7.35, medium mostly 4.35-5.35, Yellow Straightneck small mostly 8.35, medium mostly 6.35. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH, ACORN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 5-4-7 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices much higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large and large mostly 20.95, medium mostly 18.95. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH, BUTTERNUT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 31-27-31 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices extra large slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large mostly 10.95, large 12.95-14.95, medium 10.95-12.95. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH, GREY MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 21-11-18 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Higher. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 10.95-12.95, medium 8.95-10.95. Quality variable. ---SQUASH, KABOCHA MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 61-58-25 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large mostly 8.95-10.95, medium mostly 8.95. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH, SPAGHETTI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 23-16-26 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices large higher, medium lower, small generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large mostly 12.95-14.95, medium 10.95-11.95, small 6.95-8.95. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH, YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 20-16-30 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Lower. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 18.95-20.95, medium 16.95-18.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 10.95-12.95. ORGANIC 4/7 bushel cartons small, small-medium and medium 20.95-22.95. Quality variable. ---SQUASH, ZUCCHINI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 126-72-112 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Higher. 4/7 bushel cartons small, small-medium mostly 12.95, medium mostly 10.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 8.95-10.95. ORGANIC 4/7 bushel cartons small, small-medium and medium 14.95-16.95. Quality variable. ---SWEET POTATOES EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 215*-84*-64 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices No Grade Marks jumbo lower, others unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 18.00, U.S. No. 1 Petite 12.00-13.00, U.S. No. 2 10.00-14.00, No Grade Marks jumbo 10.00-14.00. (* revised) ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 45-20-18 --- Movement expected to stay about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. 40 pound cartons Orange and Red Types U.S. Number One mostly 23.00-27.00 No Grade Marks medium 13.00- 16.00 jumbo 13.00-17.00; White Types U.S. Number One 29.00-32.00 No Grade Marks medium 14.00-16.00 jumbo 14.00-17.00; Japanese Types U.S. Number One 30.00-32.00 No Grade Marks medium 28.00-32.00 jumbo 18.00-20.00 Organic 40 pound cartons Orange and Red Types U.S. Number One 38.00-40.00 No Grade Marks medium 25.00 jumbo 25.00; White Types U.S. Number One 40.00- 42.00 No Grade Marks medium 25.00 jumbo 25.00 ; Japanese Types U.S. Number One 46.00 No Grade Marks med 48.00 jumbo 24.00. Quality generally good. FVWTRDS MISSISSIPPI 2019 CROP Shipments 56-15-17 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One 19.00-20.00 U.S. Number Two 14.00-15.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 14.00-15.00. Quality generally good. LOUISIANA 2019 CROP Shipments 42-8-8 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons U.S. Number One 22.00-24.00 U.S. Number Two 16.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 16.00. Quality generally good. ---TARO CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3*-10*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Malanga Blanca slightly higher; Malanga Lila lower; others generally unchanged. Mostly Costa Rica,few Jamaica. 40 pounds cartons Eddoes mostly 23.00-26.00; 40 pounds cartons Dasheen (Coco Islena) mostly 14.00-16.00; Malanga Lila 40 pounds cartons mostly 30.00-34.00 and Malanga Blanca mostly 23.00-25.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---TOMATILLOS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 29-26-34 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates mostly 15.50-16.50. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 8-9-9 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. 40 pound containers per pound mostly .38-.40. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 252-242-216 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Extra services included. Prices for December 6th. 25 pound cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. one or better 5x6 size 21.95, 6x6 size 19.95, 6x7 size 17.95. Quality generally good. Prices Monday, December 9th to be established based on Tuesday's market. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 168-213*-214 --- (Adapted Environment 122-164*-162, Open Field 30-42*-40, Controlled Environment 16-7-12)---Movement expected about the same. Trading Very Active. Prices much higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 29.95-32.95, 5x5s mostly 28.95-30.95. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 35-40-34 --- (Adapted Environment 31-38-29, Open Field 4-2-5) --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of December 15. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Crossings 24-25*-18 --- (Adapted Environment 19-20*-14, Open Field 5-5*-4)---Movement expected about the same. Supplies in few hands. Trading Very Active. Prices much higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layers Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5s mostly 28.95-30.95, 5x5-5x6s mostly 24.95-26.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. (* revised) VARIOUS US SHIPPING POINTS Shipments 24*-23*-13 --- Greenhouse. No prices reported. (* revised) ---TOMATOES, CHERRY CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 6-4-4 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Extra services included. Flats 12 1 pint baskets with lids mostly 13.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Crossings Adapted Environment 5-5*-2---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late very active. Prices much higher. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly 16.95 -18.95. Quality variable. (*revised) ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 24-22-19 --- Movements expected to increase. Trading Active. Prices Organic Lower, Others Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1 pint containers with lids 11.95. 20 pound cartons loose mostly 23.95- 25.95. Organic flats 12 1 pint containers with lids mostly 12.95-13.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 13-11-17 --- (Adapted Environment 8-5-7, Open Field 5-6-10) ---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of December 15. FVWTRDS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 9-10*-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late very active. Prices Higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large mostly 9.95-10.95. 20 lb carton loose medium-large mostly 16.95-18.95. Quality generally good. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Crossings 2-3*-2 (Adapted Environment 1-2*-2, Open Field 1-1*-1)---Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Active. Prices Higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium- large mostly 12.95. Quality generally good. (* revised) ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 96-81*-82 --- (Adapted Environment 75-63*-65, Open Field 19-17*-16, Controlled Environment 2-1-1)---Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early active, late very active. Prices much higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT Roma 25 pound cartons loose extra large mostly 27.95-28.95, large mostly 26.95-27.95, medium 24.95-26.95. Quality generally good. (* revised) CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 63-67-80 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Active. Prices Higher. Extra services included. 25 pound cartons loose. Extra large 19.95-21.95, Large 19.95-21.95, Medium 15.95-17.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Crossings 103-91*-59 --- (Adapted Environment 72-66*-43, Open Field 31-25*-16) --- Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading early active, late very active. Prices much higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large 24.95-26.95, large 22.95-24.95, medium 20.95-22.95. Quality variable. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 29-25-18 --- (Adapted Environment 16-14-6, Open Field 13-11-12) --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early active, late very active. Prices much higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large and large mostly 24.95, medium mostly 22.95. Quality variable. ---YAMS (NAMES) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 6*-8*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Cartons White slightly higher; Yellow unchanged. Costa Rica and Jamaica 45 pounds cartons Yellow mostly 40.00-44.00 and White 50 pound cartons mostly 24.00-27.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---YUCA (CASSAVA) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 9*-7*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. From Costa Rica; few Nicaragua,Ecuador and Honduras 37 pound cartons mostly 14.00- 16.00. (* revised, U = unavailable)