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 - PEACHES

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of May 13

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (5-11-0) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Most shippers expected to begin harvesting the week of May 20. Expected f.o.b. to begin on or around May 27. No f.o.b. issued as of May 13. FIRST REPORT.

CENTRAL GEORGIA — No shipments reported. Harvest was anticipated to begin around May 20. Small volumes in south Georgia were reported the week of May 6 and peaches are reported to have good shape and color. No f.o.b. issued as of May 13.

SOUTH CAROLINA — No shipments reported. Harvest was expected to begin around May 20. No f.o.b. issued as of May 13. *revised.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of May 6

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

CENTRAL GEORGIA — No shipments reported. Harvest is anticipated to begin around May 15. No f.o.b. issued as of May 6.

SOUTH CAROLINA — No shipments reported. Harvest is anticipated to begin around the third week in May. No f.o.b. issued as of May 6. *revised.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of April 29

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

CENTRAL GEORGIA — No shipments reported. Shippers expect harvest to start two or three weeks later than normal because of earlier weather conditions. Harvest is anticipated to begin around May 15. No f.o.b. issued as of April 29.

SOUTH CAROLINA — No shipments reported. Shippers expect harvest to start two or three weeks later than normal because of earlier weather conditions. Harvest is anticipated to begin around the third week in May. No f.o.b. issued as of April 29. *revised.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of April 22

Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013

CENTRAL GEORGIA — No shipments reported. Harvest is anticipated to begin around May 15. No f.o.b. issued as of April 22. FIRST REPORT.

SOUTH CAROLINA — No shipments reported. Harvest is anticipated to begin around the third week in May. No f.o.b. issued as of April 22. FIRST REPORT.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of April 1

Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 3, 2013

CHILE — Imports (14-15-9) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as March 18-31. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Mostly september red. Trading fairly slow. Prices 30s higher, others unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 30s $16-18, 40-44s $14-16, 48-52s $12-14, 54-56s $10-12. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Mostly september red. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 40s $14-16, 48s $12-14, 52s $10-12, 56s $10. Quality good.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of March 25

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

CHILE — Imports (16-14-15) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as March 11-24. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Mostly september red. Trading fairly slow. Prices 30s higher, others unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 30s $16-18, 40-44s $14-16, 48-52s $12-14, 54-56s $10-12. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Mostly september red. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 40s $14-16, 48s $12-14, 52s $10-12, 56s $10. Quality good.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of March 11

Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013

CHILE — Imports (43-32*-16) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as Feb. 25 to March 10. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices 30s lower, others unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 30s $14-16, 40-44s $14-16, 48-52s $12-14, 54-56s $10-12. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 40s $14-16, 48s $12-14, 52s $10-12, 56s $10. Quality good. *revised.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of March 4

Mar 3, 2013 - Mar 16, 2013

CHILE — Imports (36-43*-30) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same Feb. 18 to March 3. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 30s $16-18, 40-44s $14-16, 48-52s $12-14, 54-56s $10- $12. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 40s $14-16, 48s $12-14, 52s $10-12, 56s $10. Quality good. *revised.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 25

Feb 24, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013

CHILE — Imports (29-36-42) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 30s $16-18, 40-44s $14-16, 48-52s $12-14, 54-56s $10-12. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 40s $14-16, 48s $12-14, 52s $10-12, 56s $10. Quality good.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 19

Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013

CHILE — Imports (20-29-36) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 30s $16-18, 40-44s $14-16, 48-52s $12-14, 54-56s $10-12. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 40s $14-16, 48s $12-14, 52s $10-12, 56s $10. Quality good.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 11

Feb 10, 2013 - Feb 23, 2013

CHILE — Imports (42-20-29) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 30s $16-18, 40-44s $14-16, 48-52s $12-14, 54-56s $10-12. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Mostly early majestic. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 40s $14-16, 48s $12-14, 52s $10-12, 56s $10. Quality good.

Peaches — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 4

Feb 3, 2013 - Feb 16, 2013

CHILE — Imports (30-42*-17) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles. Mostly early majestic. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 30s $18-20, 40-44s $16-18, 48-52s $14-16, 54-56s $12-14. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia. Mostly early majestic. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons/lugs two-layer tray pack various yellow-flesh varieties 40s mostly $18, 48s mostly $16, 52s mostly $12, 56s $10-12. Quality good. *revised.