VEGETABLES - CABBAGE

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (14-53-71) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Shipments could be slightly lower. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices green-type higher. 50-pound cartons and 1 7/8-bushel cartons round green-type medium $10-12; red-type medium supplies insufficient to establish market; 40-pound cartons savoy-type medium supplies insufficient to establish market.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (27-21-29) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 21 units shipped the week of May 6. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $5.75-6.75, red-type $20.75-24.75. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 8 units shipped the week of May 6. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices higher. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $7.75-10.95, red-type $20.25-24.45. Quality generally good.

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Light harvest possible to begin in late May, but no reportable volume is expected until early June. FIRST REPORT.

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-14-53) — Movement expected to increase slightly, dependent upon weather conditions. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 50-pound cartons and 1 7/8-bushel cartons round green-type medium $7-8; red-type medium $14-16; 40-pound cartons savoy-type medium $14-16.

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (92-81-49) — Movement expected to decrease as growers finish for the season. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (38-36-24) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through May 18. LAST REPORT.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (24-27-21) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 16 units shipped the week of April 29. Trading green slow, red moderate. Prices lower. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $6.25-6.75, red-type (supplies very light) $22.75-26.75. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 5 units shipped the week of April 29. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices lower. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $6-6.87. Quality generally good.

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (5-8-12) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Nappa WGA crates mostly $17.95-18.95, 30-pound cartons (wide range in price) mostly $8.85-12.50. Quality generally good.

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (108-92-81) — Movement expected to decrease as most growers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cooling included. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $7.50-8. Red-type medium insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market; 45-pound cartons savoy-type medium insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (40-38-36) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies very light and insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. Harvest was curtailed April 26-29 and was expected to resume April 30.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (22-24-27) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 17 units shipped the week of April 22. Trading green slow, red moderate. Prices green lower. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $6.75-7.75, red-type (supplies very light) $26.75. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 10 units shipped the week of April 22. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type (wide range in price) $6.65-10.45. Quality generally good.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-0-14) — Light shipments reported. Volume was expected to increase as more shippers expected to begin harvesting the week of April 29. Prices 50-pound cartons and 1 7/8-bushel cartons round green-type medium $7-8. Red-type and savoy-type supplies insufficient to establish market.

Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (90-108-92) — Movement expected to decrease as many growers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cooling included. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $7.50-8. Red-type medium mostly $10-12; 45-pound cartons savoy-type medium $14. Quality generally good.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (33-40*-38) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices green slightly higher, red generally unchanged. 1¾-bushel crates and 50-pound cartons medium round green-type mostly $7.50, red-type mostly $12. Quality generally good. *revised

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (25-22-24) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 16 units shipped the week of April 15. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $9.75-10.75. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 8 units shipped the week of April 15. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices higher. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $9.65-12.45. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Shipments (AZ 7-6-8, CA 5-1-0, crossings 3-2-0) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments were expected to continue through April 27. LAST REPORT.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Very light shipments reported. Supplies insufficient to establish market. Expected f.o.b. to be issued as supplies and shippers increase around May 1 or soon after.

Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (6-6-5) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading cartons fairly active, crates fairly active at lower prices. Prices cartons higher, crates lower. Nappa WGA crates mostly $17.95-19.50, 30-pound cartons mostly $13.64-15.50. Quality generally good.

Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (92-90-108) — Movement expected to decrease as more growers are expected to finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices round green-type slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cooling included. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $7.50-8. Red-type medium mostly $10-12; 45-pound cartons savoy-type medium $14. Quality generally good.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (33-33-38) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading green very slow, others moderate. Prices green slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 1¾-bushel crates and 50-pound cartons medium round green-type mostly $7-7.50, red-type mostly $12. 50-pound sacks round green-type extra-large mostly $5.50-6. 1¾-bushel crates and 40-pound cartons savoy-type mostly $12-14. Quality generally good.

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK — Shipments (32-28-15) — Movement expected to decrease as most growers finish for the season. Trading moderate for light supplies. Supplies for the open market are in too few hands to establish a market. Expect light shipments through early May. Some growers have begun planting for the 2013 season. LAST REPORT.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (21-25-22) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 18 units shipped the week of April 8. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $6.75-7.75. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase above the 3 units shipped the week of April 8 as more shippers begin. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $6.65-8.45. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Shipments (AZ 9-7-6, CA 1-5-1, crossings 2-3-2) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $6.25-8.10. Quality generally good.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Very light shipments reported. Most shippers expect to start harvesting after May 1. Crop is currently two or three weeks behind earlier anticipated harvest period. No f.o.b. issued as of April 15.

Apr 7, 2013 - Apr 20, 2013

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (115-92-90) — Movement expected to decrease as more growers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices round green-type lower, others generally unchanged. Cooling included. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $8-9. Red-type medium mostly $10-12; 45-pound cartons savoy-type medium $14. Quality generally good.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (55-33-33) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices lower. 1¾-bushel crates and 50-pound cartons medium round green-type mostly $7.50-8, red-type mostly $12. 50-pound sacks round green-type extra-large $6-6.50. Quality generally good.

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK — Shipments (24-32-28) — Movement expected to decrease as more growers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Round green-type 50-pound sacks large $6-6.50, bins cents per pound large 11-12 cents. Offerings for the open market are in few hands. Quality good.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (26-21-25) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 18 units shipped the week of April 1. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $6.75. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase above the 2 units shipped the week of April 1 as more shippers begin. Trading moderate. Prices 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $7.35-8.35. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Shipments (AZ 7-9-7, CA 4-1-5, crossings 3-2-3) — Movement expected to decrease as most shippers finish the season. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices higher. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $6.50-8.10. Quality generally good.

SOUTH GEORGIA — No shipments reported in the district the week of April 8. Most shippers expect to start harvesting by mid-April. No f.o.b. issued as of April 8.

Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (204-115-92) — Movement expected to decrease as few growers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cooling included. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $9-10. Red-type medium mostly $10-12; 45-pound cartons savoy-type medium $14. Quality generally good.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (84-55-33) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices generally unchanged. 1¾-bushel crates and 50-pound cartons medium round green-type mostly $8.50-9, red-type $12-14. 1¾-bushel crates and 40-pound cartons savoy-type medium $12.40-14. Quality generally good.

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK — Shipments (39-24-32) — Movement expected to decrease as a few more growers finish for the season. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Round green-type 50-pound sacks large $6-6.50, bins cents per pound large 11-12 cents. Offerings for the open market are in few hands. Quality good.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (23-26-21) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 17 units shipped the week of March 25. Trading green fairly slow, red moderate. Prices green lower, red higher. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $6.75, red-type $20.75-22.75. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase above the 3 units shipped the week of March 25 as more shippers begin. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of April 8.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Shipments (AZ 5-7-9, CA 8-4-1, crossings 4-3-2) — Movement expected to decrease as more shippers finish for the season. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $6-7.25. Quality variable.

SOUTH GEORGIA — No shipments reported in the district for the week of April 1. Most shippers expect to start harvesting by mid-April. No f.o.b. issued as of April 1.

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (251-204-115) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Cooling included. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $10-12; 50-pound sacks white-type large supplies insufficient to establish a market. Red-type medium mostly $12-14; 45-pound cartons savoy-type medium $14-16. Quality generally good.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (124-84-55) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 1¾-bushel crates and 50-pound cartons medium round green-type mostly $8.50-9, red-type $12-14. 1¾-bushel crates and 40-pound cartons savoy-type medium $12-14. Quality generally good.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (27-23-26) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 20 units shipped the week of March 18. Trading green slow, red moderate. Prices green lower, red generally unchanged. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $7.75, red-type $18.75-20.75. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase above the 2 units shipped the week of March 18 as more shippers begin. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of April 1.

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK — Shipments (40-39-24) — Movement expected to decrease as a few growers finished for the season. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Round green-type 50-pound cartons medium supplies insufficient to establish a market, 50-pound sacks large mostly $5.50-6, bins cents per pound large 10-11 cents. Quality good.

SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT, TEXAS — Shipments (46-32-23) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through April 20. LAST REPORT.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Shipments (AZ 8-5-7, CA 13-8-4, crossings 1-4-3) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $8.87-10.45. Quality variable.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Very light shipments reported in the district. Most shippers expected to start harvesting after April 1, dependent upon weather conditions. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Expected f.o.b. to be issued the week of April 8 or soon after.

Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (111-156-251) — Movement expected to increase. Trading round green-type very active, red-type fairly active, savoy-type active. Prices red-type lower, others generally unchanged. Round green higher, others generally unchanged. Cooling included. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $9-10; 50-pound sacks white-type large $7-8. Red-type medium $11-13; 45-pound cartons savoy-type medium $12-14. Quality generally good.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (41-75-124) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading early moderate, late active. Available supplies very light. Prices green higher, red slightly higher, savoy generally unchanged. 1¾-bushel crates and 50-pound cartons medium round green-type mostly $8.50-9.40, red-type mostly $13. 50-pound sacks round green-type extra-large $5.50-6.50. 1¾-bushel crates and 40-pound cartons savoy-type medium mostly $12.40-13. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.

SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT, TEXAS — Shipments (20-30-46) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices cartons higher, sacks generally unchanged. Round green-type 1¾-bushel crates and 50-pound cartons medium mostly $8.50-9.50, 50-pound sacks extra-large mostly $5. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK — Shipments (32-34-40) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. Round green-type 50-pound cartons medium $8-9, 50-pound sacks large $4.50-5, bins cents per-pound large 7-8 cents. Quality good.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (27-28-27) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 14 units shipped the week of March 4. Trading active. Prices red higher, green generally unchanged. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $20.75, red-type $19.75-20.75. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Shipments (AZ 9-8-8, CA 9-14-13, crossings 1-1-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading green active, red fairly active. Prices green higher, red slightly higher. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $20.10-22.85, red-type $19.25-22.10. Quality variable.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Very light shipments reported in the district. Most shippers expect to start harvesting around April 1 or soon after. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. No f.o.b. issued as of March 11. FIRST REPORT.

Mar 3, 2013 - Mar 16, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (4-4-5) —

CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase over the 5 units shipped the week of Feb. 25 as more shippers begin. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Unofficial prices nappa WGA crates $18.75-22.75, 50-pound cartons $14.25-18.25, 30-pound cartons $10.25-14.25. Quality generally good. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of March 11.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Shipments (AZ 2-2-2, CA 2-2-0*, crossings 0-0-3) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Nappa WGA crates $27.45-29, 30-pound cartons $23.48-27.50. Quality variable. *less than 50,000 pounds.