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.
VEGETABLES - CORN
Corn — F.o.b.s as of June 10
Jun 9, 2013 - Jun 22, 2013
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-17-338) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices white unchanged, others lower. Wire-bound crates 4 dozen yellow $8.95-9.45, white $8.95-9.95, bicolor $8.95-9.45. Palletizing and ice extra.
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (334-140-217) —
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $8.95. Quality variable. Supplies expected to be available through early July and in few hands.
CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices lower. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $8.95-9.95. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (563-223-77) — Movement expected to decrease as growers have finished for the season. Supply insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of June 3
Jun 2, 2013 - Jun 15, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (558-563-223) — Movement expected to decrease as some growers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $9.95, white $9.95, bicolor $9.95. Quality generally good.
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (279-334-140) —
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease sharply below the 108 units shipped the week of May 27. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices white slightly lower, yellow lower. Carton 4 dozen minimum white and yellow mostly $8.95. Quality variable.
CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase sharply above the 32 units shipped the week of May 27. Trading fairly slow. Prices carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $10.95. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-0-17) — Movement was expected to increase as more shippers expected to start harvesting the week of June 3. Trading fairly active. Prices wire-bound crates 4 dozen white $8.95-9.95. Palletizing and ice extra.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of May 28
May 26, 2013 - Jun 8, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (388-558-563) — Movement expected slightly increase. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $9.95, white $9.95, bicolor $9.95. Quality generally good.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Shipments (263-279-331) — Movement expected to decrease sharply. Trading active. Prices slightly higher. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $8.95-9.95, yellow mostly $8.95-10.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Harvest in Brentwood and Huron was expected to begin the week of May 27. Harvest in Bakersfield and Manteca was expected to begin the week of June 3. Quality is expected to be generally good. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of June 3.
SOUTH GEORGIA — No shipments reported. Most shippers expected to start harvesting around June 1. No f.o.b. issued as of May 27.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of May 13
May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (313-408-388) — Movements expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $9.45-9.95, white $9.45-9.95, bicolor $9.45-9.95. Quality generally good.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Shipments (145-208-263) — Movement expected about the same. Trading white fairly slow, others moderate. Prices white slightly lower, bicolor higher, yellow generally unchanged. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $8.50-9.95, yellow $8.95-10.95, bicolor mostly $10.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of May 6
May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (210-313-408) — Movements expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $9.45-9.95, white $9.45-9.95, bicolor $9.45-9.95. Quality generally good.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Shipments (107-145-208) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early active, late slow. Prices much lower. Carton 4 dozen minimum white, yellow and bicolor mostly $8.95-10.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of April 29
Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (227-210-313) — Movements expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $9.45-9.95, white $9.45-9.95, bicolor $9.45-9.95. Quality generally good.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Shipments (45-107-145) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $12.95, yellow $12.95-14.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of April 22
Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (185-227-210) — Movements expected to Remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $11.35-12.35, white $11.35-12.35, bicolor $11.35-12.35. Quality generally good.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Shipments (17-45-107) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading active at slightly lower prices. Prices slightly lower. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $14.95, yellow mostly $15.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of April 15
Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (149-185-227) — Movements expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $11.35-12.35, white $11.35-12.35, bicolor $11.35-12.35. Quality generally good.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Shipments (0-17-45) — Movement in Imperial Valley expected to increase seasonally. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $15.95-16.45, yellow $15.95-16.95. Quality generally good. Harvest in Coachella Valley expected to begin the week of April 29.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of April 8
Apr 7, 2013 - Apr 20, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (107-149-185) — Movements expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $11.35-12.35, white $11.35-12.35, bicolor $11.35-12.35. Quality generally good.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Shipments (0-0-17) — Movement in Imperial Valley expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Unofficial prices carton 4 dozen minimum white $16.95-18.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued by April 12. Harvest in Coachella Valley expected to begin the week of April 22.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of April 1
Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (101-107-149) — Movements expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $12.35, white $12.35, bicolor $12.35. Quality generally good.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (35-46-26) — Movement expected to decrease. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality and condition variable. Light and sporadic supplies expected to continue through the week of April 15. LAST REPORT.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Harvest in Imperial Valley was expected to begin the week of April 1 and remain light until the week of April 15, when most shippers expect to begin. Harvest in Coachella Valley expected to begin the week of April 22. Quality expected to be generally good.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of March 25
Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (124-101*-107) — Movements expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $12.35-14.35, white $12.35-14.35, bicolor $12.35-14.35. Quality generally good. *revised.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (33-35-46) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices higher. Cartons 4-4½ dozen white mostly $14.95-16.95. Quality and condition variable.
IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIF. — Harvest expected to begin the week of April 8 and remain light until the week of April 15, when most shippers expect to begin. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT.
Corn — F.o.b.s as of March 11
Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013
CENTRAL FLORIDA — Shipments (99-135-124) — Movements expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wirebound crates 4-4½ dozen yellow $10.35-12.35, white $12.35-14.35, bicolor $10.35-12.35. Quality generally good.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (30-29-33) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons 4-4½ dozen yellow $10-12, white $12-12.95. Quality and condition variable.





