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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COMMODITY PRICING

This information, provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service, shows week-by-week shipments and f.o.b.s for commodities from major domestic shipping points and ports of entry. Protective services are extra unless otherwise stated.

FRUITS - APRICOTS

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of May 13

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (0-3-5) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Most shippers expected to begin harvesting the week of May 13. Expected f.o.b. to begin on or around May 27. No f.o.b. issued as of May 13.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 19

Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013

NEW ZEALAND — Imports (1-0-0) — Imports via air. Expect very light movement through Los Angeles International Airport to continue through Feb. 28. LAST REPORT.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 11

Feb 10, 2013 - Feb 23, 2013

NEW ZEALAND — Imports (0-1*-0) — Imports via air. Expect light movement through Los Angeles International Airport to continue. *revised.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 4

Feb 3, 2013 - Feb 16, 2013

NEW ZEALAND — Imports (0-0-0) — Imports via air. Expect light movement through Los Angeles International Airport to continue.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Jan. 28

Jan 27, 2013 - Feb 9, 2013

CHILE — Imports (4-2-0) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles and Port of entry: Philadelphia. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

NEW ZEALAND — Imports (0-0-0) — Imports via air. Expect light movement through Los Angeles International Airport to continue. FIRST REPORT.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Jan. 22

Jan 20, 2013 - Feb 2, 2013

CHILE — Imports (4-4-2) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons two-layer tray pack castlebrite and dina 90s $16-18, 98s $16-18. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons two-layer tray pack dina 70s $20-22, 80s $18-20, 90s $12-14, 98s $10-12. Quality good.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Jan. 14

Jan 13, 2013 - Jan 26, 2013

CHILE — Imports (6-4-4) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons two-layer tray pack castlebrite and dina 90s $16-18, 98s mostly $16. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons two-layer tray pack dina 70s $20-22, 80s $18-20, 90s $12-14, 98s $10-12. Quality good.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Jan. 7

Jan 6, 2013 - Jan 19, 2013

CHILE — Imports (5-6-4) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to increase slightly. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Trading fairly slow. Prices for cartons two-layer tray pack castlebrite and dina 90s $16-18, 98s mostly $16. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices 70-80s unchanged, others lower. Cartons two-layer tray pack dina 70s $20-22, 80s $18-20, 90s $12-14, 98s $10-12. Quality good.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Dec. 31

Dec 30, 2012 - Jan 12, 2013

CHILE — Imports (1-5-6) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices for cartons two-layer tray pack dina 70s $20-22, 80s $18-20, 90s mostly $16. Quality good.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Dec. 10

Dec 9, 2012 - Dec 22, 2012

CHILE — Imports (0-0-0) — Imports via air. Light arrivals were expected the week of Dec. 10; sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. report were expected the week of Dec. 10.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Dec. 3

Dec 2, 2012 - Dec 15, 2012

CHILE — Imports (0-0-0) — Imports via air. Light arrivals were expected the week of Dec. 10; expect sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. report were expected the week of Dec. 17. FIRST REPORT.

Apricots — F.o.b.s as of Aug. 13

Aug 12, 2012 - Aug 25, 2012

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (*24-15-7) — Movement expected to decrease. Offerings insufficient to establish a market. LAST REPORT for 2012 apricots. (*revised)