WASHINGTON, DC 27-NOVEMBER-2018   
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 November 11, 18, and 25, 2018 in that 
order in thousand hundredweight (cwt) or 100,000 pound units. 
Expected movement is for the period November 18-December 01, 2018. 
Prices are for Monday, November 26, 2018 compared to Monday, 
November 19, 2018. 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.



    VEGETABLES
---ARTICHOKES
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 31-25-15---Movement 
expected to increase. Trading 12-24s fairly active, 30-36s moderate. 
Prices 12s higher, 18-24s generally unchanged, 30-36s slightly higher. 
Cartons Globe green 12s mostly 18.55-19.65, 18-24s 19.55-20.65, 30s 
mostly 17.55-18.65, 36s mostly 15.55-16.65; ORGANIC 12-30s mostly 25.55. 
Quality variable.
---ASPARAGUS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA, TEXAS CROSSINGS---
23-28-86---Movement expected to increase. Supply light. Trading fairly 
slow. Prices lower. Pyramid cartons/crates 11-pound cartons/crates 
bunched Green small 10.75-12.75, large 18.95-22.95, standard 18.95-
22.95. Extra services included. 
    PERU---Imports 28-33*-**---Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to 
remain about the same. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA.  Trading moderate.  
Prices Green lower; white unchanged. 11 pounds cartons bunched Green Jumbo 
mostly 15.00-17.00, Extra Large mostly 15.00-17.00, Large 16.00-17.00, 
Standard 16.00-17.00, Small 14.00-15.00. 11 pounds cartons bunched White 
Standard mostly 17.00-18.00, Large mostly 17.00-18.00. Quality variable. 
*revised. **unavailable.
---BEANS
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 33-42-28---Movement expected to 
remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices Machine Picked much 
lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. Bushel cartons/crates Round 
Green Type Handpicked supplies in too few hands to establish a market, 
Machine Picked mostly 10.85-12.85. Quality generally good.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 3-12-9---
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early very active, late 
moderate. Prices much lower. 30 pound cartons Round Green type Handpicked 
32.95-34.95. Quality generally good.
   COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 3-7-4---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies 
insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality 
generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through December 
1. LAST REPORT
    CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 16-11*-**--Imports via boat from 
Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH 
FLORIDA. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 5 pounds cartons Haricot Vert French 
Type) 5.00. Quality variable.  *revised.  **unavailable.
---BEETS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---
Crossings 5-6*-6---Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly 
active. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 12s Red type mostly 12.95-14.65; 
ORGANIC Red type 14.45-18.50, Gold Type 14.45-16.45. Quality generally 
good. *revised
---BROCCOLI
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 86-78-84---Movement 
expected about the same. Trading active. Supplies light. Prices much 
higher. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim mostly 23.00-25.00. 
Quality variable.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 91-73-26---Movement 
expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Crown Cut very active, bunched 
fairly active. Prices Crown Cut much higher, bunched higher. Cartons 
bunched 14s mostly 18.50-20.00, 18s mostly 19.00-20.50; 20 pound cartons 
loose Crown Cut mostly 28.75-30.65. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s 24.50-
24.95, 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut 30.95. Quality variable.
   WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-7-25---Movement expected to increase 
seasonally. Trading Crown Cut very active, bunched fairly active. 
Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 25.55-26.65, 18s mostly 
26.05-27.15; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 34.65-35.50. ORGANIC 
14s 24.50-28.45; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut 30.45-34.45. Quality 
generally good.
   SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 28-24-16---Movement expected about 
the same. Trading active. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 14s 17.00-18.50, 
18s 17.50-19.00; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 29.00-31.00, 
Short Trim 31.50-35.00. Quality generally good.
   SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 1-2-5---Movement expected to 
increase slightly. Light shipments reported. Current 
supplies insufficient to establish market. Prices 
according to industry sources: (cartons bunched 14s 
18.35-20.35, crown cut 24.35-28.35). Expected F.O.B. to 
be issued as volume increases.
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-
0-3---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 expected to be issued by November 30.    
   EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Movement very light; Hurricane Florence in 
September destroyed most plantings, leaving many growers with the 
decision to not replant this season.  Current supplies insufficient to 
establish a market (prices according to industry sources: 20 pound 
cartons loose Crown Cut 22.00 previous commitments lower).  FIRST REPORT.
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS
   SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN 
CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA---Shipments 39-32-16, Crossings 1-0-0**--
-Movement expected to increase. Trading early very active, late active. 
Prices higher. 25 pound cartons medium mostly 28.75-30.95. Quality 
generally good. **less than 50,000 pounds
---CABBAGE
   WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK---Shipments 63-38-45---Movement 
expected to remain about the same. Trading active for limited 
offerings. Prices unchanged. Round Green type large 50- pound sacks 
8.00-10.00, bulk cents per pound .18-.22. Quality mostly good.
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 2-12-27, Crossings 1-0-0---Movement expected 
to increase seasonally from Mexico and Arizona. Trading early fairly 
active, late active. Prices higher. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green 
type 20.00-22.25, Red type 19.45-22.25. Quality generally good. 
California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 25.
   SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 10-14-11---Movement expected 
to increase. Very light shipments reported. Trading 
active. Prices 50-pound cartons Round Green Type medium 
mostly 22.00. Expected F.O.B. to be issued as shippers 
and volume increase. Price includes 1 7/8 cartons.
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 11-12-10---Movement expected 
about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Green slightly lower, Red 
slightly higher. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type 17.95-20.85, 
Red type 18.95-19.95. Quality generally good.
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 22-16-9---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies 
in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter 
shipments expected to continue through December 1. LAST REPORT
   SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT, TEXAS---Shipments 5-3-4---Movement 
expected to increase seasonally. The first F.O.B. report is expected to 
be issued the week of November 25. Quality variable. 
   EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Shipments 0-2-3---Movement expected to 
increase slightly.  Unfavorable weather conditions throughout the 
planting and growing season has curtailed harvest.  Currently, no F.O.B. 
is being reported.
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Harvest expected to begin the week of 
November 25. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of 
December 2. Quality expected to be variable. 
    NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 0-0-0---Light harvest 
expected to start within 10 days. Expect sufficient volume and number of 
shippers for first F.O.B. within 14 days. 
---CARROTS
   KERN DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 212-219-166---Movement expected 
to increase. Trading moderate. Prices jumbo generally unchanged, others 
slightly lower. 48 1-pound film bags in sacks medium-large 12.00-15.85, 
50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 14.00-17.00, 25 pound sacks loose jumbo 
mostly 7.00-8.50, carton 30 1-pound film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-20.00. 
ORGANIC film bags in sacks medium-large 48 1-pound, 24 2-pound and 10 5-
pound 18.00-20.00; cartons Baby Peeled 24 1-pound and 12 2-pound film 
bags mostly 19.50-20.00. Quality generally good.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 20-23-23---Movement 
expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices generally 
unchanged. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 8.00-10.00. Quality 
variable. 
---CAULIFLOWER
   SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 45-36-29---Movement expected about 
the same. Trading early very active, late active. Prices slightly higher. 
Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 33.85-36.00. Quality generally 
good.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 71-43-21---Movement 
expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very active for very light 
supplies. Prices slightly higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 
38.65-40.65, 9s mostly 35.65-36.65, 16s mostly 35.45-36.45; ORGANIC 12s 
34.95. Quality variable.
   WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-0-6---Movement expected to increase 
seasonally. Trading very active. Prices much higher. Cartons film wrapped 
White 12s mostly 42.65-45.65, 9s mostly 42.25-45.65, 16s 40.00-45.65; 
ORGANIC White 12s 30.45-34.45. Quality generally good.
   IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA---Movement began the week 
of November 25 and is expected to increase seasonally. Quality generally 
good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of 
December 2.
---CELERY
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 119-136-139---Movement 
expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late 
active. Prices slightly higher. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 18.85-22.56, 2-1/2 
dozen mostly 19.65-21.55, 3 dozen mostly 18.85-21.55; Hearts film bags 
18s mostly 20.85-22.55. ORGANIC 2-1/2 dozen 26.66; Hearts film bags 18s 
28.66. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings 
and or previous commitments.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 318-212-70---Movement 
expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early moderate, late active. 
Prices 2-2 1/2 dozen generally unchanged, others slightly lower. Cartons 
2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 17.65-19.45, 3 dozen mostly 17.65-18.50, Hearts film 
bags 18s mostly 18.65-19.65. ORGANIC cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen 26.85-28.95; 
Hearts film bags 18s 26.00-30.95. Quality variable.
   SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 99-119-63---Movement expected 
about the same. Trading 3 dozen fairly slow, others moderate. Prices 
slightly lower. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 15.00-15.85, 2 1/2 mostly 15.00, 3 
dozen mostly 14.00-15.00. Quality generally good.
---CHINESE CABBAGE
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 14-14-6---Movement expected to 
decrease seasonally as most shippers are finished for the season. 
Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. 
Lighter shipments expected to continue through December 1. LAST REPORT
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 0-0-1---Movement expected to increase 
seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices cartons slightly higher, crates 
generally unchanged. Nappa WGA crates 25.65-26.50, 30 pound cartons 
mostly 17.25-21.50. Quality generally good.
---CORN
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 66-106-64---Movement expected to 
decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and 
precooling. Wire bound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dozen 10.95, White 4-4 1/2 
dozen 10.95, Bi- Color 4- 4 1/2 dozen 8.95-10.95. Quality generally good.
   IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 14-32-11---
Movement expected to decrease seasonally as most shippers are finished 
for season. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality 
generally good. Shipments from Imperial Valley expected to continue 
through December. LAST REPORT
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 1-1-7---Movement 
expected to increase seasonally. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. 
report is expected to be issued the week of December 9. 
---CUCUMBERS
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 182-227-239---
Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices medium and 24s  
generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 10.95-
12.95, fair quality 6.95-8.95, ordinary quality 4.95-5.95; small mostly 
6.95, large 6.95-8.95. Cartons 24s 4.95-6.95, 36s 6.95-7.95; ORGANIC 36s 
10.95-12.95. BUSHEL and 40-45 POUND PLASTIC CONTAINER Pickles 150-200s 
mostly 14.95, 200-300s and 300-400s 16.95-18.95; GREENHOUSE cartons film 
wrapped Long Seedless 12s medium 7.95-9.95, small 6.95-7.95. Carton irregular 
size fair quality 12.95-14.95. Quality generally good.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 89-96-93---Movement 
expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices large slightly lower, 
others generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium 12.95-14.95, fair 
quality mostly 9.95-11.95, large 9.95-11.95. Quality variable. Most 
present shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments.    
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 40-38-27---(includes Organic 0-0-
1) Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading WAXED medium 
active, other WAXED moderate. Prices WAXED carton 24s lower, other WAXED 
generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel 
cartons/crates Pickles supplies in too few hands to establish a market. 
WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 14.35, fair quality mostly 10.35. 
Carton 24s mostly 4.35-5.35. Quality generally good. 
   SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 31-9-4---Movement expected 
to decrease as season comes to an end. Trading moderate. 
Prices unchanged. Waxed 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 
medium 12.35-14.85 fair quality 8.35-8.85; cartons 24s 
5.35-5.85. Most shippers are finished for the season. 
Quality generally good. LAST REPORT.
---EGGPLANT
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 24-24-29---
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early active, late 
fairly slow.  Prices lower. 1 bushel, 1 1/9 bushel and 1 1/6 bushel 
cartons wrapped 18s 12.95-14.95, 24s 10.95-12.95; fair quality 18s 8.95-
10.95 and 24s 6.95-8.95. Quality variable. 
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 3-4-8---(includes organic 0-0-0)-
--Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices 
generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. Medium are 
wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 14.35, fair quality mostly 
8.35-10.35. Quality generally good.
   SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 15-6-5---Movement expected 
to decrease as most shippers are finished harvesting for 
the season. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 1 1/9 
bushel cartons medium mostly 12.35-14.85 fair quality 
8.35-8.85. Includes wrapped. Quality generally good.
   COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 1-2-0**---Movement expected 
to decrease seasonally as most shippers are finished for the season. 
Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality 
generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through December 01. 
**less than 50,000 pounds LAST REPORT
---ENDIVE-ESCAROLE
   SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 0-2-5---(Endive 0-1-2, Escarole 0-1-3)---
Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate for light supplies. Prices 
generally unchanged.  Precooling included. Endive 1 1/9 bushel 
cartons/crates 18s (include some 14s and 16s) 16.95; Carton 24s 18.95. 
Escarole 1 1/9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s (include some 14s and 16s) 
16.95; Carton 24s 18.95. Quality generally good.
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 0-1*-1, CA 0-0-1---Movement expected to 
increase seasonally. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices 
higher. Cartons 24s mostly 24.55-26.15. Quality generally good. *revised
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 0-0-0**, CA 0-0-0**---Movement expected to 
increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices higher. 
Cartons 24s mostly 22.55-26.50. Quality generally good. **less than 
50,000 pounds
---GREENS
   SOUTH GEORGIA---Shipments 30-43-17---Movement expected 
to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. 
Cartons bunched 24s Collards, Kale, Mustard and Turnip 
Tops 14.00. Volume very light through December 1. Quality 
generally good.
   LEXINGTON DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA---Shipments 26-10-11---Movement
expected to remain the same.  Trading moderate.
Prices Tuesday, November 27, 2018 compared to Tuesday, November 20, 2018
insufficient to quote. Cartons bunched Kale 24s N/A.  Cartons loose 
Turnip Tops N/A Mustards N/A. Various containers bunched Collard 6s N/A.  
Various containers loose Collard N/A. Quality good.
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Crossings 7-4-6, Shipments AZ 1-3-6---Movement expected to 
increase seasonally from Mexico and Arizona. Trading active. Prices 
higher. Cartons bunched 24s Kale green mostly 13.00-14.55; ORGANIC green 
18.45-28.95, red 17.95-22.45, Lacinato (Tuscan) 18.45-26.95. Quality 
generally good. California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of 
November 25.
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 5-5-4---Movement expected 
about the same. Trading moderate. Prices green slightly higher, Lacinato 
generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 24s Kale green mostly 11.95-14.00, 
Lacinato (Tuscan) mostly 12.00-16.00. Quality generally good.
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 6-4-2---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies 
in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter 
shipments expected to continue through December 1. LAST REPORT
---LETTUCE, ICEBERG
   WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 55-237-369---Movement expected to increase 
seasonally. Trading fairly active. Available supplies very light. Prices 
much higher. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 44.35-45.65, 24s filmwrapped 
mostly 45.35-46.65, 30s filmwrapped mostly 44.65-45.55. ORGANIC 24s 
filmwrapped 40.45-45.45, 12s filmwrapped 25.45-30.45. Quality generally 
good.
   CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 266-126-8---
Movement expected to decrease sharply as shippers are done for the 
season. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. 
Lighter shipments expected to continue through December 8. LAST REPORT
   IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA*---Shipments 0-0-5---
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 by November 30. *revised district
---LETTUCE, ROMAINE
   WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 112-256-153---Movement expected to 
increase seasonally. No F.O.B. report issued as all commerce was halted 
by an FDA and CDC advisory issued on November 20, not to consume Romaine 
Lettuce.
   IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-18-17---
Movement expected to increase once the FDA and CDC hold is lifted. No 
F.O.B. report issued as all commerce was halted by an FDA and CDC 
advisory issued on November 20, not to consume Romaine Lettuce.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 276-130-11---Movement 
expected to decrease seasonally. No F.O.B. report issued as all commerce 
was halted by an FDA and CDC advisory issued on November 20, not to 
consume Romaine Lettuce.   
   SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 35-24-5---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as shippers are done for the season. Supplies 
insufficient to establish a market. LAST REPORT
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 9-6-2---Movement expected to 
increase slightly. No F.O.B. report issued as all commerce was halted by 
an FDA and CDC advisory issued on November 20, not to consume Romaine 
Lettuce.
---LETTUCE, OTHER
---LETTUCE GREEN LEAF
   WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-17-44---Movement of Green Leaf expected 
to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late very active. Prices 
much higher. Cartons 24s mostly 40.45-42.65, ORGANIC 34.50-40.45. Quality 
generally good.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 33-34-15---Movement of 
Green Leaf 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 and sporadic shipments expected to continue 
through December 8. LAST REPORT
   IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-1-6---
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Green Leaf early 
active, late very active. Supplies very light. Prices much higher. 
Cartons Green Leaf mostly 42.55-42.95. Quality generally good.
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 1-1-1---Movement of Green Leaf 
expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late very 
active. Prices much higher. Cartons 24s 40.85-40.95. Quality generally 
good.
---LETTUCE, RED LEAF
   WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-3-9---Movement of Red Leaf expected to 
increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late very active. Prices 
much higher. Cartons 24s mostly 40.35-42.65, ORGANIC 34.50-40.45. Quality 
generally good.
   SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 9-9-5---Movement of Red 
Leaf 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 and sporadic shipments expected to continue 
through December 8. LAST REPORT
   IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-0-2--- 
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading of Red Leaf early 
active, late very active. Supplies very light. Prices much higher. 
Cartons Red Leaf mostly 42.55-42.95. Quality generally good.
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 1-1-0**---Movement of Red Leaf 
expected to increase seasonally. Trading very active. Prices cartons 24s 
40.85-40.95. Quality generally good. **less than 50,000 pounds
---LETTUCE, BOSTON
   WESTERN ARIZONA---Shipments 0-3-4---Movement of Boston expected to 
increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late very active. Prices 
much higher. Cartons 24s mostly 40.35-42.65. Quality generally good.
   IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 0-0-1---
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Boston very active. 
Supplies very light. Prices cartons Boston mostly 36.95-42.55. Quality 
generally good.
---MISCELLANEOUS ASIAN VEGETABLES
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 7-7-4---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies 
in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter 
shipments expected to continue through December 1. LAST REPORT
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Crossings 2-2-4, Shipments AZ 0-0-1---Movement of Bok Choy 
expected to increase seasonally from Mexico and Arizona. Trading 
moderate. Prices crates lower, cartons generally unchanged. Bok Choy 30 
pound cartons mostly 18.45-21.55, WGA crates 28.45-32.50. Quality 
generally good. California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of 
November 25.
---MISCELLANEOUS HERBS
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Crossings 12-16*-12, Shipments AZ 2-4-8---Movement 
expected to increase seasonally from Mexico and Arizona. Trading 
moderate. Prices higher. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s 17.45-21.50, 30s 
12.45-15.55; ORGANIC 30s 16.45-20.85. Anise cartons 24s 15.00-16.65; 
ORGANIC 12s 14.45-16.45. Quality generally good. California shippers 
expect to begin harvest the week of November 25. *revised
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 7-6-6---Movement expected 
about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 30s slightly lower, 60s 
generally unchanged. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly 14.00-18.95, 30s 
mostly 11.95-13.00. Quality variable.
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 17-16-6---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies 
in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter 
shipments expected to continue through December 1. LAST REPORT
   LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS---Shipments 0-0-0**---Movement of 
Cilantro began the week of November 18 and is expected to increase 
seasonally. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of 
November 25. Quality generally good. **data incomplete
---MISCELLANEOUS TROPICALS
   CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS---Imports 49*-37*-**---Imports from Costa 
Rica, Nicaragua, Ecuador and Brazil. Movement expected to remain about the 
same. Ports of Entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices 20 pound 
cartons Chayote and Malanga Blanca higher; White Yams (Name), Yucca and 
Eddoes lower; others generally unchanged. Calabaza 50 pound sacks mostly 
15.00-17.00; Chayote 40 pound cartons mostly 11.00-15.00; 20 pound cartons 
9.00-10.00; Ginger Root 30 pound cartons from Costa Rica mostly 19.00-21.00 
and from Brazil by boat mostly 21.00-22.00; Malanga 40 pound cartons Blanca 
(large) mostly 37.00-41.00; Lila (large) mostly 42.00-44.00; Taro 40 pound 
cartons Eddoes mostly 19.00-23.00; 40 pound cartons Dasheen (Coco 
Islena) mostly 13.00-16.00; Yams (Name) 45 pound cartons Yellow mostly 79.00-
83.00; 50 pound cartons White mostly 27.00-30.00; Yucca (Cassava) 37 pound 
cartons mostly 14.00-16.00. Quality good.   *revised.   **unavailable.
    CARIBBEAN IMPORTS---Imports 4-1-**---Imports from the Dominican Republic. 
Movement expected to increase. PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA. Trading 
moderate. Prices unchanged. Coconut 65-70 pound sacks 40s 22.00-23.00. 
Quality good.  **unavailable.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---TOMATILLOS---Crossings 27-33-20---
Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 1 1/9 
bushel cartons/crates mostly 26.00-28.00. Quality variable. 
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---TOMATILLOS---Crossings 8-
5-6---Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices 
generally unchanged. 40 pound containers per pound mostly .45-.50. 
Quality generally good. 
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---CHAYOTE---Crossing 8-8-6---Movement 
expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices slightly higher. 
40 pound cartons 16.00-18.00. Quality variable.
---OKRA
   SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 3-2-0---Supplies in too few hands to 
establish a market.  LAST REPORT.
---ONIONS, GREEN
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---
Crossings 82-83*-46---Movement expected about the same. Trading early 
moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons bunched 48s medium 
mostly 14.00-16.45; ICELESS 4 film bags, 12 bunches per bag mostly 16.00-
18.45. ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s medium 20.45-24.45. Quality and 
condition variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or 
previous commitments. Most crossings from Mexico transferred to Central 
California for consolidation and distribution. *revised
   LEXINGTON DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA---Shipments 05-05-04---Movement 
expected to gradually increase.  Trading very light.  Prices Tuesday, 
November 27, 2018 compared to Tuesday, November 20, 2018 lower.
Cartons/crates bunched 48s 19.00-24.00 mostly 19.00. Quality good.   
   CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 6-3-1---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies 
in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter 
shipments expected to continue through December 1. LAST REPORT
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---
Shipments Light---Movement of Leeks expected about the same. Trading 
moderate. Prices slightly higher. Cartons 12s mostly 15.00-18.45. Quality 
and condition variable. Most crossings from Mexico transferred to Central 
California for consolidation and distribution.
---PARSLEY
   OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments 5-5-4---Movement expected 
about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 60s Curly 
and Plain mostly 16.95-17.00. Quality generally good.
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---Shipments 10-7-3---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies 
in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter 
shipments expected to continue through December 1. LAST REPORT
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 1-1-2, Crossings 0-0-1---Movement expected to 
increase seasonally from Arizona and Mexico. Trading active. Prices 
higher. Cartons bunched 60s Curly and Plain mostly 16.35-18.50; ORGANIC 
bunched 30s Curly 16.45-22.50, Plain 16.45-18.95. Quality generally good. 
California shippers expect to begin harvest the week of November 25.
---PEAS, GREEN
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---
Crossings MX 4-3-2---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 9. FIRST 
REPORT
    GUATEMALA IMPORTS---Imports 3-3*-**---Imports via boat and air From 
Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate.  
Prices Snow Peas lower. 10 pounds cartons Snow Peas 12.00-13.00, Sugar Snap 
peas mostly 19.00. Quality variable.  *revised. **unavailable.
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 40-76-82 (Field 
Grown 24-68-62, Greenhouse 16-8-20)---Movement expected to increase 
seasonally. Trading early very active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. 1 
1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo and extra large 26.95-28.95, large 24.95-
26.95, medium 20.95-22.95; Place Pack Green extra large 28.95-30.95, 
large 26.95-28.95; irregular size fair quality 12.95-14.95. Quality 
generally good.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 72-67-75---Movement 
expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices generally 
unchanged. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large mostly 
13.00-15.00, large mostly 12.00-14.00; Yellow and Orange jumbo and extra 
large mostly 14.00-16.00, large mostly 13.00-15.00. Quality variable.
   COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIFORNA---Shipments 57-57-36---Movement expected 
to decrease seasonally. Trading Red very active, Green moderate. Prices 
Green slightly lower, Red generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green 
extra large mostly 28.95, large mostly 26.95; irregular size fair quality 
Green mostly 22.95, Red 24.95-26.95. 1/2 bushel cartons Red extra large 
and large 16.95-18.95. Quality generally good.    
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 27-22-26---(Includes organic 0-0-
1)---Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices 
extra large and large slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Jumbo mostly 
30.35, extra large mostly 28.35-30.35, large 26.85-28.35, irregular size 
fair quality mostly 22.25. Quality generally good.
---PEPPERS, OTHER
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 71-86-63---Movement 
expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. 
Prices Jalapeno and Habanero higher, Anaheim much lower, Poblano slightly 
lower, Serrano generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons and crates 
Anaheim mostly 21.00-23.00, Jalapeno mostly 23.00-26.00, Poblano mostly 
16.00-18.00, Serrano mostly 25.00-27.00. 8 pound cartons Habanero orange 
mostly 26.00-28.00. Quality variable.  
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 26-37-16---
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early active, late 
moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel carton per pound large 
Anaheim mostly .40, Jalapeno mostly .60, Poblano mostly .75, Serrano and 
Yellow Chile mostly .55. Quality variable.
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 3-4-3---Movement expected to 
remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Jalapeno generally 
unchanged, others lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel 
cartons Cubanelles mostly 12.35-14.35, Hungarian Wax mostly 20.35-22.35, 
Jalapeno mostly 20.35-22.35, Long Hot mostly 12.35-14.35, Poblano supplies 
insufficient to quote. Quality generally good. 
---RADISHES
    OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA 
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA---Crossings 18-20*-25, Shipments 10-10-7---Movement 
expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 48s higher, 24s 
generally unchanged. Cartons Red bunched 24s mostly 10.00-12.65, 48s 
mostly 14.00-16.50. Quality variable. *revised
   SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 5-5-3---Movement expected to decrease. 
Trading moderate for light supplies. Prices lower. Precooling included. 
Carton topped 30-6 ounce film bags Red 10.45-10.95, Carton topped 14 1-
pound film bags Red 10.95-11.45, 40 pounds film bags topped Red 22.95. 
Quality generally good. 
---SPINACH
   IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND 
WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN 
LUIS ARIZONA---Shipments AZ 11-21-42, CA 0-0-1, Crossings 5-5-9---
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading active. Prices higher. 
Cartons bunched Flat 24s mostly 24.55-26.45. Quality generally good.
   CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA---shipments 16-13-3---Movement expected to 
decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies 
in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter 
shipments expected to continue through December 1. LAST REPORT
---SQUASH
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 147-129-122---
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Grey active, Zucchini 
moderate, Yellow slow. Prices Grey and Zucchini small higher, Yellow 
lower, others generally unchanged. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini small, 
small-medium and medium 6.95-8.95; Yellow Straightneck small and small-
medium 12.95-16.95, medium 10.95-12.95; Grey small and small-medium 
16.95-20.95, medium 12.95-14.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini and Yellow 
Straightneck medium-large 6.95-8.95. Quality generally good. 
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 68-94-98---
Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices 
generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Acorn medium 12.95-14.95, large 
14.95-16.95, extra large 12.95-14.95, Butternut and Spaghetti medium 
10.95-12.95, large 12.95-14.95, extra large 10.95-12.95. Quality and 
condition generally good. 
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 28-24-27---(includes Organic 1-1-
1) Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Yellow Straightneck 
fairly active at slightly lower prices, others moderate. Prices Zucchini 
much lower, Yellow Straightneck slightly lower, Yellow Crookneck higher. 
Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini small 
mostly 6.35 medium mostly 4.35 Yellow Straightneck small 10.35-12.35, 
medium mostly 8.35-10.35. 3 /4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck small 
12.35, medium 8.35. Quality generally good. 
---SWEET POTATOES
   EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA---Shipments 169-199*-51---Movement expected to 
remain about the same as buyers evaluate post-holiday inventories.  
Trading moderate.  Prices unchanged.  40 pound cartons Orange Types 
U.S. No. 1 15.00-16.00, U.S. No. 1 Petite 10.00-14.00, U.S. No. 2 8.00-
10.00, No Grade Marks jumbo 9.00-11.00.  *revised.
   MISSISSIPPI---Shipments 60-40-21---Movement expected 
to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices U.S. 
Number One higher, others unchanged. 40-pound cartons 
Orange Types U.S. Number One mostly 18.00-20.00, U.S. 
Number Two 10.00-12.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 10.00-12.00. 
Mostly Beauregard variety. Quality generally good.
   ATWATER, LIVINGSTON DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA---Shipments   
55-52-16---Movement expected to remain about the same. 
Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 40-pound cartons 
Orange and Red Types U.S. Number One 20.00-23.00, No 
Grade Marks medium 11.00-12.00, jumbo 12.00-15.00; White 
Types U.S. Number One 26.00-30.00, No Grade Marks medium 
10.00-14.00, jumbo 10.00-14.00; Japanese Types U.S. 
Number One 26.00-30.00, No Grade Marks medium 27.00-30.00 
jumbo 20.00-22.00; ORGANIC U.S. Number One Orange and Red 
Types 32.00-36.00, No Grade Marks medium 21.00-23.00; 
White Types U.S. Number One 35.00-38.00 No Grade Marks 
medium 21.00-23.00; Japanese Types U.S. Number One 40.00-
42.00. Quality generally good.      
   LOUISIANA---Shipments 11-10-13---Movement expected to 
remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher.  
40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One 20.00-
21.00, U.S. Number Two 12.00-13.00 and No Grade Marks 
jumbo 10.00-12.00. Quality generally good.
---TOMATOES
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 152-295-269---Movement expected 
to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Extra services 
included. 25 pound cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 
size 21.95, 6x6 size 21.95, 6x7 size 21.95. Quality generally good.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 200-197-194 (Adapted 
Environment 147-145-142, Open Field 37-36-36, Controlled Environment 16-
16-16)---Movement expected about the same. Trading very active at lower 
prices. Prices lower. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD Vine Ripes 
cartons 2 layer 4x4-5x6s mostly 29.95-31.95; 25 pound cartons loose 4x4-
5x6 size 26.95-29.95. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from 
prior bookings and/or previous commitments.  
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 34-38-36 
(Adapted Environment 33-37-35, Open Field 1-1-1)---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 9.
   VARIOUS US SHIPPING POINTS---Greenhouse shipments 24-14*-14---No prices
reported. *revised.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA---Crossings 10-19*-9 
(Adapted Environment 8-15*-7, Open Field 2-4*-2)---Movement expected to 
decrease seasonally. Trading early very active, late active. Prices 
slightly higher. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layer vine ripes 4x4-5x6s 
mostly 26.95-28.95; ORGANIC ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layer vine 
ripes 4x4-4x5s 28.95-30.00, 5x5-5x6s 28.00-28.95. Quality generally good. 
*revised 
---TOMATOES, CHERRY
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 8-8-6---Movement expected to 
decrease. Trading moderate for fairly light supplies. Prices generally 
unchanged. Extra services included. Wide range in prices. Flats 12 1-pint 
baskets with lids 14.95-17.95. Quality generally good. 
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 24-35-18---(Includes Organic 2-4-
2) Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Supplies 
Organic light. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12-1 pints 
container with lids 17.95-18.95, Organic 19.95-21.95.95; 20 pounds carton 
loose 33.95-36.95. Quality generally good.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 8-7-7---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 9.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 4-6-4---Movement expected 
about the same. Trading very active at lower prices. Prices lower. 
ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pint containers with lids 
medium-large 19.95-21.95. Quality generally good. 
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS---Crossings 104-113-90 (Adapted 
Environment 82-89-71, Open Field 20-22-18, Controlled Environment 2-2-1)-
--Movement expected about the same. Trading very active. Prices large 
slightly higher, others generally unchanged. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN 
FIELD 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large mostly 29.95-31.95, large 
mostly 28.95-30.95, medium mostly 27.95-29.95. Quality variable.  
   CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA---Shipments 45-83-77---Movement expected to 
decrease. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Extra services 
included. 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large mostly 27.95, large 
mostly 27.95, medium mostly 25.95. Quality generally good.
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIFORNIA---Crossings 44-56*-44 
(Adapted Environment 31-39*-31, Open Field 13-17*-13)---Movement expected 
to decrease seasonally. Trading early very active, late moderate. Prices 
medium lower, others slightly lower. OPEN FIELD AND ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 
25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large mostly 30.95, large mostly 28.95, 
medium 24.95; ORGANIC extra large and large 30.95-32.00, medium 28.95-
30.95. Quality generally good. *revised
   MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA---Crossings 12-17-19 
(Adapted Environment 7-11-9, Open Field 5-6-10)---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 2.