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 - CHERRIES

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of May 13

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (2-26-152) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Shipments of burlats and pollinators have begun with light movement of brooks to follow. The first f.o.b. was expected to begin on or around May 16. No f.o.b. issued as of May 13.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of May 6

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Light shipments of burlats and pollinators were expected to begin the week of May 6 with light movement of brooks to follow. F.o.b. expected to begin on or around May 16. No f.o.b. issued as of May 6. FIRST REPORT.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of April 29

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Light shipments of burlats and pollinators will begin the week of April 29 with light movement of brooks to follow. Expected f.o.b. to begin on or around May 16. No f.o.b. issued as of April 29. FIRST REPORT.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 19

Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013

CHILE — Imports (0-0-0) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to end as shipping season concludes. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 11

Feb 10, 2013 - Feb 23, 2013

CHILE — Imports (3-0-0) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain light. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $26-28, jumbo $24-26, extra-large $22-24, large $20-22. Quality generally good.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 4

Feb 3, 2013 - Feb 16, 2013

CHILE — Imports (12-3-0) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $26-28, jumbo $24-26, extra-large $22-24, large $20-22. Quality generally good.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Jan. 28

Jan 28, 2013 - Feb 9, 2013

CHILE — Imports (19-12-3) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: J.F.K. (New York) International Airport. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $26-28, jumbo $24-26, extra-large $22-24, large $20-22. Quality generally good.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Jan. 22

Jan 20, 2013 - Feb 2, 2013

CHILE — Imports (31-19-12) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to decrease slightly. Port of entry: J.F.K. (New York) International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $26-28, jumbo $24-26, extra-large $22-24, large $20-22. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $26-28, jumbo $24-26, extra-large $22-24, large $20-22. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $26-28, jumbo $24-26, extra-large $22-24, large $20-22. Quality generally good.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Jan. 14

Jan 13, 2013 - Jan 26, 2013

CHILE — Imports (33-31-19) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: J.F.K. (New York) International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo mostly $36, jumbo mostly $34, extra-large mostly $32, large mostly $30. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $36-38, jumbo $34-36, extra-large $32-34, large $30-32. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $36-38, jumbo $34-36, extra-large $32-34, large $30-32. Quality generally good.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Jan. 7

Jan 6, 2013 - Jan 19, 2013

CHILE — Imports (29*-33*-31) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: J.F.K. (New York) International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo mostly $36, jumbo mostly $34, extra-large mostly $32, large mostly $30. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $36-38, jumbo $34-36, extra-large $32-34, large $30-32. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $36-38, jumbo $34-36, extra-large $32-34, large $30-32. Quality generally good. *revised.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Dec. 31

Dec 30, 2012 - Jan 12, 2013

CHILE — Imports (12-28-32) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: J.F.K. (New York) International Airport. Trading fairly active. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo mostly $38-40, jumbo mostly $36-38, extra-large mostly $34-36, large mostly $32-34. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo $38-42, jumbo $36-40, extra-large $34-38, large $32-36. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo mostly $40, jumbo mostly $38, extra-large mostly $36, large mostly $32-34. Quality generally good.

Cherries — F.o.b.s as of Dec. 10

Dec 9, 2012 - Dec 22, 2012

CHILE — Imports (8*-11*-12) — Imports via air. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: J.F.K. (New York) International Airport. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo mostly $48, jumbo mostly $46, extra-large mostly $44, large mostly $42. Quality good. Port of entry: Miami International Airport. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. 5-kilogram cartons bagged bing extra jumbo mostly $48, jumbo mostly $46, extra-large mostly $44, large mostly $42. Quality good. *revised.