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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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03/22/2012 12:24:07 PM
Melissa Shipman

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Abbott & Cobb adds research farm

Abbott & Cobb Inc., Feasterville, Pa., plans to add a second research farm in southeastern Florida.

The facility will serve to expand the company’s spring, fall and winter developments.

Hazera Seeds names Northeast salesman

Hazera Seeds Inc., Coral Springs, Fla., has added Michael Ferlito as a product developer and salesman for the Northeast.

Ferlito will be based near Syracuse, N.Y., and cover the Northeast U.S. and Canada.

Syngenta refocuses on crops

Syngenta, Boise, Idaho, underwent a self-evaluation in 2011 that resulted in a more integrated company structure.

The company plans to focus on crops rather than individual product segments.

The company hopes to be able to better meet grower needs by providing maximum yield and quality, according to Scott Langkamp, head of vegetables in North America.

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Seeds of Change business updates

03/22/2012 12:24:07 PMMelissa Shipman

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03/22/2012 12:24:07 PM
Melissa Shipman