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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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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 - HONEYDEW

Honeydew — F.ob..s as of May 13

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (44-65-75) — Movement expected about the same. Trading 6s moderate, others fairly slow. Prices 8s generally unchanged, others lower. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $6-7, 6s $6-7, 8s mostly $5-6. Quality variable.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (70*-46*-23) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to decrease. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading slow. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $8-9.95. Port of entry: Southern California.. Trading fairly slow. 2/3 cartons 5-6s supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. *revised.

IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (CA 0-0-1) — Movement in Imperial Valley expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly active. Unofficial prices 2/3 cartons 5-6s $7.95-9.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of May 20. Harvest expected to begin in western Arizona the week of May 20, followed by central Arizona the week of May 27. Palo Verde Valley shippers expect to begin in early June.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of May 6

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Harvest expected to begin in Imperial Valley the week of May 13, followed by western Arizona the week of May 20. Central Arizona shippers expect harvest to begin the week of May 27, followed by Palo Verde Valley in early June. Quality expected to be generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (25-44-65) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices 8s generally unchanged, others lower. 2/3 cartons 4s $6, 5-6s mostly $6.95-7, 8s mostly $5-6. Quality variable.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of April 29

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (9-25-44) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 5s $8.95-10, 6s mostly $8-9, 8s mostly $5-6. Quality variable.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (80-48*-33) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices 5s higher, 8s lower, 6s generally unchanged. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $12.95-13.95, 8s mostly $11.95-12.95. Oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4s) $11.95-12.95. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5-6s $11. Quality variable. *revised.

IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Harvest expected to begin in Imperial Valley the week of May 13, followed by western Arizona the week of May 20. Central Arizona shippers expect harvest to begin the week of May 27, followed by Palo Verde Valley in early June. Quality expected to be generally good.

Honeydew  — F.o.b.s as of April 22

Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (93*-80*-26) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $11.95-12.95, 6s mostly $12.95-13.95, 8s $12.95-13.95. Oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4s) $11.95-12.95. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $10-11, 8s supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (10-9-25) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices 8s lower from a market high on April 19, others lower. 2/3 cartons 5-6s $10-10.45, 8s $8-8.35. Quality variable.

IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Harvest expected to begin in Imperial Valley the week of May 13, followed by western Arizona the week of May 20. Central Arizona shippers expect harvest to begin the week of May 27, followed by Palo Verde Valley in early June. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of April 15

Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (134*-91*-33) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5s $9.95-10.95, 6s-8s mostly $10.95-11.95. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading moderate. Prices 8s slightly higher; others unchanged. 2/3 cartons 5-6s $9-10, 8s $8-9. Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (13-10-9) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices 8s lower, 6s generally unchanged. 2/3 cartons 6s $10.35-12.35, 8s $7.50-8. Quality variable.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of April 1

Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (54-64*-42) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $10-11, 6s-8s $11-12. Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (24-22-13) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $12.35, 8s mostly $10.35. Quality variable.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of March 25

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (48*-54*-41) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $11-12, 6-8s mostly $12-13. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading very active for a limited supply. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading very active for a light supplies. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (21-24-22) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $14.35. Quality variable.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of March 11

Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (59*-45*-31) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading very active for a limited supply. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supply in too few hands to quote. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading very active for a limited supply. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supply in too few hands to quote. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading very active for a limited supply. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supply in too few hands to quote. Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (14-21-21) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $14.35, 8s mostly $12.35-14.35. Quality variable.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of March 4

Mar 3, 2013 - Mar 16, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (64*-54*-19) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading very active for light supplies. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading very active for light supplies. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading very active for light supplies. 2/3 cartons 5-8s supplies in too few hands to establish Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (15-14-21) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $11.35-12.35, 8s $10.35-11.35. Quality variable.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 25

Feb 24, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (78-61*-40) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices 5-6s higher; others 8s lower. 2/3 cartons 5-8s $10.95-11.95. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $11.95. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5-8s $10-11 Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (16-15-14) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading active for light supplies. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $10.35, 8s $8.35-9. Quality variable. Harvest in Sonora expected to begin in mid- to late March.

Honeydew — F.ob..s as of Feb. 19

Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (92*-78*-26) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices 6s higher; others unchanged. 2/3 cartons 5s $9.95-10.95, 6s mostly $10.95- $11.95, 8s mostly $11.95. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 2/3 cartons 5-8s $9-10. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5-8s $10-11. Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (20-16-15) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 5s generally unchanged, others lower. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $7.35-8, 6s $7-8, 8s mostly $6.50-7. Quality variable.

Honeydew — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 11

Feb 10, 2013 - Feb 23, 2013

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (80*-89*-41) — Imports via boat from Guatemala, Honduras and Costa Rica. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices 8s higher; others generally unchanged. 2/3 cartons 5s $9.95-10.95, 6s mostly $10-11, 8s mostly $11.95. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 2/3 cartons 5-8s $9-10. Port of entry: Southern California. Trading moderate. Prices 8s lower; others about steady. 2/3 cartons 5-6s $9-10, 8s $8-9 Quality variable. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (19-20-16) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly $7.35-8, 8s mostly $7. Quality variable.

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