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TOMATOES — F.O.B.S AS OF MAY 14

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (433-454-398) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices 5x6s higher, others lower. Extra services included. 25-pound cartons loose mature-greens 85% U.S. 1 or better 5x6s $8.95-9.95, 6x6s $7.95-8.95, 6x7s $7.95-8.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (152-146-159, greenhouse 124-123-137, vine-ripes 28-23-22) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies 4x4 to 4x5s light. Trading 4x4 to 4x5s fairly active, others slow. Prices 4x4 to 4x5s higher, others generally unchanged. Field-grown and greenhouse cartons/flats two-layer 4x4s mostly $9-10, 4x5s mostly $7.95-9, 5x5s mostly $4.99-5, 5x6s $4.64-5. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (8-8-11, greenhouse 7-7-9, vine-ripes 1-1-2) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of May 21.

WEST FLORIDA DISTRICT — Shipments (0-0-0) — Light harvest expected to start the week of May 28. Expect first f.o.b. by the first week of June.

U.S. SHIPPING POINTS — Greenhouse (54-56-**) — No prices reported. **unavailable

CANADA SHIPPING POINTS — Greenhouse (149*-150-**) — No prices reported. **unavailable, *revised 



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USDA web seminar provides PACA tips

01/13/2012 3:56:28 PM
Coral Beach

The Agricultural Marketing Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is scheduled to present a free Web seminar on the complaint process related to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act on Feb. 22.

The seminar is set for 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The presentation is free, but attendees must register online prior to the seminar.

John Koller of the PACA division at AMS is scheduled to discuss how to interpret inspection certificates, the proper acceptance procedures for produce and multiple options to resolve business conflicts.

Additional topics on the agenda include how to file an informal PACA complaint, mediation, working through a final complaint and how the PACA Trust works.

For additional information about PACA, call Karla Whalen at 202-720-4180.

 

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