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WATERMELON — F.O.B.S AS OF MAY 13

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (705-766-766, seedless 683-751-759, seeded 22-15-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading seeded slow, others moderate. Prices seedless 35-60 counts lower, others generally unchanged. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35-60 counts mostly 20 cents, 75-80s 14-16 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 35-55 counts 12-14 cents. Flat cartons red-flesh seedless miniature 6-9s $7-9. Quality variable. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (29-96-255, seedless 26-83-223, seeded 3-13-32) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading very active at slightly lower prices. Prices 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35-60 counts 28 cents, seeded-type approximately 28-35 counts mostly 21-22 cents. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.

FLORIDA — Shipments (124-159-233, red-flesh seeded 16-29-53, red-flesh seedless 51-130-180) — Movement expected to increase as more growers start the season in central Florida. Harvesting slowed. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seeded-type 35s 24-25 cents; red-flesh seedless-type 45 count 29-30 cents, 60 count 29-30 cents. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ seedless 0-23-16, CA 0-26-78, seedless 0-24-73, seeded 0-2-5) — Movement from western Arizona, Imperial and Coachella valleys expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices slightly lower. Red-flesh seedless-type per pound 24-inch bins approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly 22 cents. Organic red-flesh seedless 24-inch bins per pound approximately 35 and 45 counts 35 cents; miniature carton 6s and 8s $20.50. Quality generally good. Harvest central Arizona expected to begin the week of May 27.



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Crops & Markets

California ag department schedules crop grant workshops

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is sponsoring workshops and webinars on the 2012 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.

All applicants can visit http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/grants for upcoming announcements, according to a news release.

There is no cost to attend the events, but space is limited. To register, e-mail grants@cdfa.ca.gov with contact information, according to the release.

Workshop session dates are:

  • Nov. 5 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.), County of Monterey Agricultural Center, 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas;
  • Nov. 6 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.), Greater Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce, 600 Hampshire Road, Ste 200, Westlake Village;
  • Nov. 7 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.), Imperial County Farm Bureau, 1000 Broadway Street, El Centro;
  • Nov. 8 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.), Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno Street;
  • Nov. 8 (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.), Tulare Masonic Lodge Association, 135 W Tulare;
  • Nov. 14 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m). Lake County Board of Supervisors Chambers, 255 North Forbes Street, Lakeport; and
  • Nov. 15 (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.), USDA Farm Service Agency, 430 G Street, Davis.

The web seminar information will be provided upon registration, according to the release.


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