WASHINGTON, DC 16-APRIL-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 30, April 06, and 13, 2019 in that order in thousand hundredweight (cwt) or 100,000 pound units. Expected movement is for the period April 14-27, 2019. Prices are for Monday, April 15, 2019 compared to Monday, April 08, 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 CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-1 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly 18.55-21.85. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments CA 1-1- 0#, AZ Light, Crossings Very Light---Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT (# less than 50,000 lbs). ---CILANTRO CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-4-10 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices 60s lower, 30s slightly lower. Cartons bunched 60s mostly 10.45-10.85, 30s 7.45-9.50. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 8-8-8 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Higher. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s 9.00-12.95, 30s mostly 7.95-9.00. Quality variable. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 6-7-5 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s 12.85-13.85. Quality generally good. FVWTRDS IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 11-7-4 --- Shipments AZ 1-4-2, CA Light---Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT VEGETABLES ---ARTICHOKES SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Shipments 15-17- 23 --- Crossings 1-0-0# --- Movement from California expected to increase slightly; Mexico expected about the same. Trading Very Active. Prices much higher. Cartons Globe 12s 17.15-18.55, 18s mostly 20.55-20.65, 24-30s mostly 20.55, 36s mostly 18.55. Quality variable. (#less than 50,000 lbs) ---ASPARAGUS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALEXICO CALIFORNIA, SAN LUIS ARIZONA AND ARIZONA 2019 CROP Crossings 133-108-86 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. 28 pound cartons/crates bunched Green standard mostly 18.75, large mostly 18.75; 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green small 6.75-8.75, large 9-.75-11.75, standard 9.75-11.75, Extra services included. Some sales being booked at previously committed prices. Occasional sales being booked open with price to be established later. CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 0#-0#-0# --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green ORGANIC large mostly 24.75-28.75. standard mostly 24.75-28.75. Extra services included. (# less than 50,000 lbs) WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY WASHINGTON Movement expected to begin the week of April 21, although volumes are expected to be very light. Additional growers are expected to begin the week of April 28, with a first F.O.B. report expected to be issued by May 3. The current week weather forecast for the Lower Columbia Basin is for highs around 60-70F degrees with lows of 40- 50F degrees, showers possible early. FIRST REPORT. ---BEANS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 29-29-25 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading early fairly slow, moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. 30 pound cartons Round Green type Handpicked mostly 10.95. Quality generally good. ---BEANS, HARICOT VERT (FRENCH TYPE) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 5*-7*-10 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 5 pounds cartons 6.00. Quality variable. (* revised) ---BEANS, ROUND GREEN TYPE CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 60-64-68 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. Bushel cartons/crates Machine Picked mostly 8.85. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-0-1 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading Active. Prices 1 1/9 bushel cartons Round Green type Handpicked 18.95. Quality generally good. ---BEETS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 7-6-8 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 12s Red type mostly 10.00-12.00. Quality generally good. ---BOK CHOY IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 12-12*- 11 --- Shipments AZ Light, CA Very Light---Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT (* revised) CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 6-6-6 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin for the season. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Higher. 30 lb cartons 15.45-17.50. Quality generally good. ---BROCCOLI SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 43-80-121 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies heavy. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 8.05-8.75, 18s mostly 8.55-9.25; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 8.50- 10.65, Short Trim mostly 10.55-11.65. ORGANIC bunched 14s mostly 20.45-22.95; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 24.00-26.95. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 115-99-90 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim mostly 11.00-12.50. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 26-30-36 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 7.00-9.00, 18s mostly 7.50-9.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 8.00-10.00. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 16-10-2 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies very light. Trading Slow. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 0-0-1 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin to harvest. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 20 pound cartons loose bunched 14s and crown cut 10.85. FIRST REPORT ---BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 44*- 34*-32 --- Shipments 8-9-13---Movement expected to decrease from Mexico and increase from California. Trading early fairly active, late very active. Prices Higher. 25 pound cartons medium mostly 40.00-42.95. Quality generally good. (* revised) ---CABBAGE NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 82-99-96 --- Movement expected to decrease as some growers finish for the season current week. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium 9.00- 10.00. Red type medium 20.00-22.00. Savoy 1 3/4 bushel crates & 40 pound cartons medium mostly 15.00-16.00. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 13-13-14 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Green slightly higher, Red slightly lower. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 8.85-9.95, Red type 26.00-28.00. Quality generally good. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 35-19-11 --- Movement expected decrease sharply as most shippers are finish for the season. 50 pound cartons Round Green type supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Light shipments expected to continue through April 20, 2019. LAST REPORT SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS Shipments 6-8-7 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium 7.50-9.00, Red type medium 15.00-17.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 7-5-5 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin for the season. Trading Moderate. Prices 50 lb cartons Round Green type med 8.50-10.00. Quality generally good. SOUTH GEORGIA 2019 CROP Shipments 0-0-0 --- No shipments reported. No shipments reported. Most shippers expect to start around April 20 or soon after. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 40- 32-12, CA 3-3-4, Crossings 7-10*-6 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT (*revised). ---CALABAZA CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 4*-4-4* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. from Costa Rica, few Honduras 50 pounds Sacks mostly 10.00-12.00 (* revised) ---CARROTS KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 197-179-185 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.00-15.40; 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 55-54-46 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices Slightly Lower. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo 10.00-11.00. Quality variable. SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 22-22-23 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Sacks medium large 48 1-pound, 24 2-pound, 10 5-pound film bags 16.00; 50-pound cartons loose jumbo 13.00-14.00. Quality generally good. ---CAULIFLOWER SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 30-29-71 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading 12s active, others moderate. Prices Higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 13.00-15.45, 9s mostly 12.50-13.65, 16s mostly 10.65-12.65; ORGANIC White 12s mostly 30.50-32.95. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 34-36-47 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 11.50-13.85, 9s 10.50-11.65. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 16-22-3 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies very light. Trading Slow. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT ---CELERY OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 161-174-208 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Very Active. Prices Higher. cartons 2 -3 dozen mostly 70.45-72.65; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 70.65-72.55. ORGANIC cartons 2 dozen mostly 72.85-78.95, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 74.85-80.66; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 62.55-80.66. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-13 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT ---CHAYOTE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 2-12-5 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Very Active. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The F.O.B. report is expected to resume the week of April 21, when supplies become readily available. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 1*-4-2 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 40 pound cartons higher; 20 pounds unchanged. 40 pound cartons mostly 24.00-26.00; 20 pound cartons mostly 14.00-15.00 (* revised) ---CHINESE CABBAGE CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 10-6-10 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Higher. Nappa 30 lb cartons 20.50-22.55. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 6-6-7 --- Shipments AZ 1-1-2, CA Light---Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT ---CORN - SWEET CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 168-199-252 --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. Wire bound crates Yellow 4- 4 1/ 2 dozen 11.25, White 4- 4 1 /2 dozen 11.25, Bi- Color 4- 4 1 /2 dozen 11.25. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 44-47-48 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply. Trading Yellow moderate, White fairly slow. Prices Yellow lower, White much lower. Cartons 4-4 1/2 dozen Yellow 12.95-14.95, White 14.95-16.95. Quality variable. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-0-10 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies light. Trading Fairly Active. Prices cartons White 4 dozen minimum mostly 20.95. Quality generally good. ---CUCUMBERS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 254-303*-272 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Pickles moderate, others slow. Prices Long Seedless generally unchanged, Pickles and 36s lower, others much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 8.95-10.95, fair quality 5.95-6.95, ordinary quality 3.95-4.95; small 3.95-4.95, large 6.95-8.95. Cartons 24s 3.95-4.95, 36s 5.95- 7.95. Pickles bushel and 40-45 pound plastic container 200-300s and 300-400s 16.95-18.95, 150-200s 14.95-16.95. GREENHOUSE Long Seedless cartons film wrapped 12s medium and small 2.00-3.00; cartons irregular size fair quality 2.00-4.00. Quality generally good. (* revised) CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 55-73-103 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading WAXED Slow, Pickles Moderate. Prices WAXED Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 11/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 16.90-18.90, 200 -300s mostly 22.90. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 8.35-10.35, fair quality mostly 6.35. Cartons 24s mostly 3.00-3.85. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 100-81-99 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Available supplies very light. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 13.95-14.95, fair quality mostly 9.95-10.95; large 12.95- 14.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments. ---EGGPLANT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 39-39*-39 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. 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. (* revised) CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 27-48-29 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. Medium are wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 8.35, fair quality mostly 5.35- 6.35. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of April 21. Quality expected to be generally good. ---ENDIVE SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 2-2-2 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Precooling included. 1 1 /9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s ( include some 14s and 16s) 10.95-11.95. Carton 24s 12.95-13.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-0-1 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 9.50-10.65. Quality generally good. ---ESCAROLE SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 3-3-2 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Lower. Precooling included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s ( include some 14s and 16s) 10.95-11.95. Carton 24s 12.95-13.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-0-1 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 17.55-18.65. Quality generally good. ---GINGER ROOT CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 2*-2*-2* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. From Costa Rica , few Honduras Cartons 30 pound cartons mostly 22.00-24.00. (* revised) ---GREENS SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 16-16-38 --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Cartons bunched 24s Collard, Kale, Mustard and Turnip Tops 8.00. Quality generally good. LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT Shipments 14-15-20 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices slightly lower SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched Kale 24s 8.50-14.00 mostly 8.50 cartons loose Mustard 8.50-11.00 mostly 8.50 Turnip Tops 8.50-12.00 mostly 8.50-11.00 various containers bunched Collard 6s 8.50 various containers loose Collard lse 8.50-12.00 mostly 8.50 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 CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-6 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched 24s green mostly 9.45-11.45; ORGANIC green 20.00-22.45, red mostly 16.45-18.45, Lacinato (Tuscan) 18.45-21.50. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-2-2 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices green lower, Lacinato slightly higher. Cartons bunched 24s green mostly 9.00-10.95, Lacinato (Tuscan) 15.95-20.00. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 15- 9-6, CA Light, Crossings 9-7*-6--- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT (*revised) ---LEEKS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 3-3-5 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 12s mostly 9.45-10.65; ORGANIC mostly 24.45-26.50. Quality and condition variable. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Central California for consolidation and distribution. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 2-2-3 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons bunched 12s mostly 9.00-10.45. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, BOSTON SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-1-2 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Higher. Prices cartons 24s 14.35-14.65. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, GREEN LEAF WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 47-36-16 --- Movement expected to decrease as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-5-14 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 9.45-10.65. Quality generally good. CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-3-9 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally as some shippers are finished for the season. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 9-9-4 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies very light. Trading Slow. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-2-3 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin for the season. Trading Moderate. Prices cartons 24s mostly 8.00-9.85. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, ICEBERG CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 70-230-311 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices much higher. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 14.25-14.55, 24s filmwrapped mostly 15.25-15.55. Quality generally good. FVWTRDS WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 441-279-108 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading early moderate, late active. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-0-67 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies held in few hands. Trading Active. Prices cartons film lined 24s mostly 13.65-14.56, 24s filmwrapped mostly 14.65-15.56. ORGANIC cartons 12s flmwrpd 13.50- 18.00. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 8-25-49 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin for the season. Trading early fairly slow, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 11.50-13.00, 24s filmwrapped mostly 12.50-14.00. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, RED LEAF SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-1-4 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late active. Cartons 24s mostly 10.65-12.55. Quality generally good. CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-3 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally as some shippers are finished for the season. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 9-9-2 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 2-3-1 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies very light. Trading Slow. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-1-1 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin for the season. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 19. ---LETTUCE, ROMAINE SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-78-191 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late active. Cartons 24s mostly 11.50-12.65; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 14.45-15.65, cartons film lined 48s mostly 15.55- 16.65. ORGANIC cartons 24s 24.45-28.00, Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 16.75-18.95. Quality generally good. WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 423-331-142 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading early fairly active, late active. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 14-27-98 --- Movement expected about the same. Supplies fairly light and held in few hands. Trading Active. Prices cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts mostly 13.45-14.50, cartons film lined Hearts 48s mostly 15.45- 16.45. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 9-16-26 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin for the season. Trading Fairly Active. Prices cartons 24s mostly 11.50-13.00; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages 13.85-15.00. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 38-62-16 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies very light. Trading Slow. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT ---OKRA CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 2*-11*-7 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Honduras, Dominican Republic. 1/2 bushel crates/Cartons medium/large 14.00. (* revised) FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT 2019 CROP Shipments 0-1-1 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. 1/2 bushel cartons small- medium mostly 16.35. Includes palletizing and precooling. Quality generally good. ---ONIONS GREEN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 69*-52*-59 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices medium and small slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 6.50 -8.25, small mostly 6.50-7.95; ICELESS 4 film bags, 12 bunches per bag mostly 8.45-9.55. ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 20.50-22.45. Quality and condition variable. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Central California for consolidation and distribution. (* revised) LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT Shipments 3-3-4 --- Movement expected to gradually increase. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 14.00-20.00 mostly 14.00 ---PARSLEY CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-5 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Curly higher, Plain slightly higher. Cartons bunched 60s Curly mostly 10.35-12.65, Plain mostly 11.00-12.95; ORGANIC cartons bunched 30s Curly and Plain 18.00-18.50. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-2-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons bunched 60s Curly mostly 11.00-12.95, Plain 11.50-12.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 5-5-2 --- Shipments AZ 2-2-1, CA Light --- Movement expected to decrease as most shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT ---PEAS, SNOW GUATEMALA IMPORTS ? PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 4*-1*-3 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Guatemala. 10 pound cartons mostly 14.00-15.00.. (* revised) ---PEAS, SUGAR GUATEMALA IMPORTS ? PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3-1*-2 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Very Active. from Guatemala. 10 pounds cartons Supply in too few hands too quote. Quality good. (* revised) ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 161-203-209 --- (Field Grown 137-176-178, Greenhouse 24-27-31)--- Movement expected about the same. Trading Green moderate, others active. Prices Green much lower, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo and extra large 18.95-20.95, large 14.95-18.95, medium 12.95-14.95, small 8.95-10.95; Place Pack extra large 22.95-24.95, large 20.95-22.95; large fair quality Green 10.95-12.95, Red irregular size fair mostly 20.95-22.95. 15 pound cartons Red extra large 16.95-18.95, large mostly 16.95. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red, Yellow and Orange extra large and large 14.95- 16.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 86-127-115 --- (includes ORGANIC 1-1-1)---Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Jumbo and extra large mostly 14.35-16.35, large mostly 12.35-14.35, irregular size fair quality mostly 10.35-12.35. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 95-67-84 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large mostly 11.00-13.00, large mostly 10.00-12.00; Yellow and Orange jumbo and extra large mostly 13.00-15.00, large mostly 12.00-14.00. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-5-16 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies light. Trading Moderate. Prices 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo 24.95-26.95, extra large 22.95-24.95, large 20.95, irregular size fair quality 12.95. Quality generally good. ---PEPPERS, MIXED MINI SWEET TYPES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 20-19-19 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Slightly Higher. GREENHOUSE and FIELD GROWN cartons 12 1-pound film bags mostly 14.95, ORGANIC 14.95-18.95. Quality generally good. ---PEPPERS, OTHER MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 64-69-73 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Serrano and Yellow Chile moderate, others fairly active. Prices Jalapeno higher, Serrano lower, Yellow Chile slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel carton per pound large Anaheim and Yellow Chile mostly .40-.45, Jalapeno and Poblano mostly .45-.50, Serrano mostly .30. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 67-67*-68 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Jalapeno higher, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons and crates Anaheim mostly 14.00-16.00, Jalapeno 20.00-22.00, Serrano mostly 14.00-15.00, Poblano 13.00-15.00. 8 pound cartons Habanero orange 20.00-22.00. Quality variable. (* revised) CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 19-30-13 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Cubanelles Fairly Slow, Poblano Fairly Active, Jalapeno Fairly Active at Slightly Lower prices. Prices Jalapeno Slightly Lower, others Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles mostly 16.35, Jalapeno mostly 18.35 and Poblano mostly 16.35-18.35. Quality generally good. ---RADISHES OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 19*-18*-15 --- Shipments 11-11-9---Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons Red bunched 24s mostly 8.95-12.00, 48s mostly 13.95-15.00. Quality variable. (* revised) SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 6-6-7 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices 40 pound film bags Lower, Others Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. Carton topped 30-6 ounce film bags Red 10.45-10.95. Carton topped 14 1-pound film bags Red 10.95-11.95, 40 pound film bags topped Red 19.95-21.95. Quality generally good. ---RHUBARB OREGON AND WASHINGTON COAST Shipments 0-0-1 --- Movement of field grown rhubarb expected to increase but remain light and in few hands. Trading Active. Unofficial prices from trade sources Oregon/Washington field grown rhubarb 20 pound cartons 34.00. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report expected to be issued the week of April 21. ---SPINACH CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 4-9-10 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched Flat 24s 12.45-14.55. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 45- 36-12, CA 5-7-0, Crossings 7*-3-1 --- Movement expected to decrease as most shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT (*revised) ---SQUASH CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 54-68-46 --- (includes ORGANIC 2-2-1)---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Zucchini Moderate, Yellow Straightneck Active. Prices Much Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 /2 bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 7.35-8.35, medium mostly 6.35, Yellow Straightneck small mostly 10.35, medium mostly 8.35. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH, ACORN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 14-16*-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large and medium 5.95-7.95, large 6.95-8.95. Quality and condition variable. (* revised) ---SQUASH, BUTTERNUT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 10-15*-16 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Slightly Higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large and medium mostly 18.95, large mostly 20.95. Quality and condition variable. (* revised) ---SQUASH, GREY MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 24-28-24 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices medium higher, others generally unchanged. 4/7 bushel cartons small, small-medium and medium 6.95-8.95. Quality variable. ---SQUASH, KABOCHA MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 11-5-12 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large mostly 18.00-18.95, medium mostly 16.00-16.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, SPAGHETTI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 27-20-26 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices large lower, others slightly lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large mostly 8.95, large 10.95-12.95, medium mostly 10.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 38-37-30 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 8.95-10.95, medium 6.95-8.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 5.95-7.95. Quality variable. ---SQUASH, ZUCCHINI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 140-147*-131 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 4.95-7.95, medium 4.95-6.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 5.95-7.95. Quality variable. (* revised) ---SWEET POTATOES EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 130-130*-126 --- 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 10.00-12.00. (* revised) ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA Shipments 22-22-28 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 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, jumbo 20.00; 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. MISSISSIPPI Shipments 22-22-28 --- 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. LOUISIANA Shipments 8-8-13 --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 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 6*-10*-3* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Malanga Lila and Dasheen (Coco Islena) higher; Eddoes slightly higher; Malanga Blanca lower. Mostly Costa Rica, few Jamaica. 40 pounds cartons Eddoes mostly 27.00-30.00; 40 pounds cartons Dasheen (Coco Islena) mostly 19.00-20.00; Malanga Lila 40 pounds cartons mostly 40.00-44.00 and Malanga Blanca mostly 26.00-30.00. (* revised) ---TOMATILLOS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 28-24-31 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates mostly 9.00-10.00. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 11-9-11 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 40 pound containers per pound mostly .20. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 160-183-235 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading 5x6 SIZE FAIRLY SLOW, OTHERS MODERATE Prices Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. Prices for April 12th. 25 Pound Cartons Loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 size mostly 13.95, 6x6 size mostly 13.95, 6x7 size mostly 13.95. Quality generally good. Prices Monday, April 15th to be established based on Tuesday's market. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 176-163-227 --- (Adapted Environment 133-122-170, Open Field 27-27-39, Controlled Environment 16-14-18)---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 10.95-12.95, 5x5-5x6s mostly 9.95-10.95; 25 pound cartons loose 4x4-4x5 sizes mostly 12.95-14.95, 5x5-5x6 sizes 10.95-12.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 156-152-176 --- (Adapted Environment 140-137-166, Open Field 16-15- 10)---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 5x6s and 5x6 size lower, other slightly lower. OPEN FIELD AND ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5s mostly 12.95, 5x5s mostly 9.95, 5x6s mostly 8.95-9.95. 25 pound cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5 sizes 12.95-14.95, 5x5 size 10.95-12.95, 5x6 size mostly 10.95. Quality generally good. VARIOUS US SHIPPING POINTS Shipments 27-27-16 --- Greenhouse. No prices reported. ---TOMATOES, CHERRY CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 5-6-6 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Slow for light supplies. Prices Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint baskets with lids 11.95. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 30-36-35 --- (Includes ORGANIC 1-2-2)---Movement expected to decrease. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. Few shipped with price to be established at destination. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12-1 pints container with lids mostly 6.95. 20 pound carton loose mostly 12.95. ORGANIC Flats 12 -1 pints container with lids mostly 11.95-12.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 44-42*-32 --- (Open Field 32-33-32, Adapted Environment 12-9-9)--- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices pint generally unchanged, loose slightly higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large mostly 5.95; 20 pound cartons loose medium- large mostly 10.95-11.95. Quality generally good. (* revised) MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 8-9-6 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD mostly 5.66-5.95. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 193-219-237 --- (Open Field 101-121-140, Adapted Environment 92-98- 97)---Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices extra large lower, others slightly lower. OPEN FIELD AND ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large 8.30-8.95, large and medium 8.30. Quality and condition variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 120-126-74 --- (Adapted Environment 94-98-58, Open Field 24-26-14, Controlled Environment 2-2-2)---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large 9.85-10.95, large mostly 8.95-9.95, medium mostly 8.30-8.95. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 42-64-63 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Extra services included. 25 Pound Cartons Loose Roma extra large 11.95, large 11.95, medium 8.95-9.95. Quality generally good. ---YAMS (NAMES) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 2*-5-9* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Cartons Yellow higher; White slightly lower. Costa Rica and Jamaica 45 pounds cartons Yellow mostly 42.00-44.00 and White 50 pound cartons mostly 20.00-22.00 (* revised) ---YUCA (CASSAVA) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 6*-6*-2* --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. From Costa Rica, few Nicaragua 37 pounds cartons mostly 22.00-24.00. (* revised)