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 - CUCUMBERS

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of May 13

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (187-162-120, field-grown 166-139-99, greenhouse 21-23-21) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early very slow, late moderate. Prices higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $8.95-10.95, fair quality $6.95-8.95, ordinary quality mostly $5.95-6.95; large mostly $6.95. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (103-111-105) — Movement expected to remain about the same early, decrease late. Trading active. Prices pickles unchanged, waxed much higher. Includes palletizing and cooling. Prices pickles 1 1/9-bushel cartons 150-200s $14.90-16.90, 200-300s $16.90-18.90. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $14.35-14.95, medium fair quality mostly $8.35. Carton 24s mostly $5-5.50. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (31-45-58) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $10.95-12.95, fair quality mostly $7.95-8.95. Cartons 36s mostly $6.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (34-32-28) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading early moderate, late slow. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Light and sporadic crossings expected to continue through the week of May 27. Quality and condition variable. LAST REPORT.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (7-14-21) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $16.35-18.35, medium fair quality mostly $10.35-12.35. Quality generally good.

COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (2-8-11) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices organic generally unchanged, others lower. Cartons wrapped 18s (supplies heavy) mostly $12.95, 24s mostly $14.95, organic 18s and 24s $32.95. Quality generally good.

SOUTH GEORGIA — No shipments reported. Some shippers expected to start harvesting the week of May 13, depending on weather conditions. No f.o.b. issued as of May 13. FIRST REPORT.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of May 6

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (225-187-162, field-grown 202-166-139, greenhouse 23-21-23) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very slow. Prices large generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $6.95-8, fair quality mostly $4.95-6, ordinary quality $3.50-5; large mostly $5. Cartons 36s mostly $3-4. Quality and condition variable. Many shipments booked open with price to be established later.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (89-103-111) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Prices pickles 1 1/9-bushel cartons 150-200s $14.90-16.90, 200-300s $16.90-18.90. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $10-10.35, medium fair quality mostly $5.35-6.35. Carton 24s mostly $3-3.35. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (23-31-45) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $12.95, fair quality mostly $8.95. Cartons 36s $6.95-7.95. Quality generally good.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of April 29

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (250-225-187, field-grown 216-202-166, greenhouse 34-23-21) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading early slow, late very slow. Prices lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $7.95-8.95, fair quality mostly $6.95-7.95, ordinary quality mostly $3.95-5; large and small mostly $4.95-5.95. Cartons 24s $3-4, 36s mostly $4. Quality and condition variable. Some sales booked open with price to be established later.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (64-89-103) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices waxed much lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Prices pickles 1 1/9-bushel cartons 150-200s mostly $17.90-19.90, 200-300s mostly $19.90-20.90. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $10.35-12.35, medium fair quality mostly $6.35-8.35. Carton 24s mostly $3-4. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (24-23-31) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Unofficial prices 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $8.95-11, fair quality mostly $7.95-9. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of April 29.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of April 22

Apr 21, 2013 - May 4, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (241-250-225, field-grown 205-216-202, greenhouse 36-34-23) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading slow. Prices lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $10.95-12.95, fair quality mostly $8.95-10.95, ordinary quality mostly $5-5.95; large and small mostly $6.95. Cartons 24s mostly $3.95-4.95, 36s mostly $4.95-6. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (56-64-89) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $16.35, medium fair quality mostly $12.35. Carton 24s mostly $6.35. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (17-24-23) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Unofficial prices 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $14.95, fair quality $10.95-12.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of April 22. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of April 29.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of April 15

Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (196-241-250, field-grown 175-205-216, greenhouse 21-36-34) — Movement expected about the same. Trading pickles moderate, others slow. Prices small, large and 36s lower; others generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $14.95-15, fair quality mostly $12.95, ordinary quality mostly $6.95-7.95; large mostly $8.95-10.95, small mostly $10.95. Cartons 24s $4.95-6, 36s mostly $6.95-8. 1 1/9-bushel crates pickles 200-300s and 300-400s mostly $18.95-22.35, 150-200s $16.95-20.35. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (27-56*-64) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading medium fairly active at slightly lower prices, fair quality fairly slow at slightly higher prices, carton 24s fairly slow. Prices medium slightly lower, fair quality slightly higher, carton 24s much lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $18.35-20.35, medium fair quality mostly $12.35-14.35. Carton 24s mostly $6.35-7.35. Quality generally good. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (17-17-24) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Unofficial prices 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $14.95, fair quality $10.95-12.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of April 15. The first f.o.b. report was expected to be issued the week of April 22.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of April 8

Apr 7, 2013 - Apr 20, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (226-196-241, field-grown 196-175-205, greenhouse 30-21-36) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices pickles and large generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $14.95, fair quality mostly $12.95, ordinary quality $8.95-10.95; large mostly $12.95, small mostly $10.95-12.95. Cartons 36s mostly $7.95. 1 1/9-bushel crates pickles 200-300s and 300-400s mostly $18.95-22.35, 150-200s $16.95-20.35. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (47-27-54) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices much lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $20.35, medium fair quality mostly $12-12.35. Carton 24s mostly $10.35. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (19-17-17) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Unofficial prices 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $14.95, fair quality mostly $12.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of April 8. The first f.o.b. report expected to be issued the week of April 22. *revised

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of April 1

Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (202-226-196, field-grown 179-196-175, greenhouse 23-30-21) — Movement expected about the same. Trading pickles moderate, others slow. Prices pickles and large generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $12.95-14.95, fair quality mostly $10.95, ordinary quality mostly $5.95-6.95; large mostly $10.95-12.95, small mostly $6.95-8.95. Cartons 36s mostly $5.95-6.95. 1 1/9-bushel crates pickles 200-300s and 300-400s mostly $20.95-22.35, 150-200s $16.95-20.35. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (38-47-27) — Movement expected to increase. Trading medium very active at lower prices, carton 24s fairly active at lower prices, fair quality moderate. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $24.35-26.35, medium fair quality mostly $14.35-16.35. Carton 24s mostly $12.35-14.35. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (6-16-5) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Unofficial prices 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $12.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of April 1. The first f.o.b. report expected to be issued the week of April 22. FIRST REPORT.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of March 25

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (204-202-226, field-grown 173-179-196, greenhouse 31-23-30) — Movement expected to increase. Trading pickles fairly active, long seedless moderate, others slow. Prices pickles and long seedless generally unchanged, others much lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $14.95, fair quality mostly $12.95, ordinary quality $8.95-10.95; large mostly $10.95-12.95, small mostly $8.95-10.95. Cartons 24s and 36s mostly $6.95-7.95. 1 1/9-bushel crates pickles 200-300s and 300-400s mostly $20.95-22.35, 150-200s $16.95-20.35. Greenhouse cartons film-wrapped long seedless-type 12s mostly $4.95-5.95. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (18-38-47) — Movement expected to increase. Trading medium very active at much lower prices, others moderate. Prices carton 24s slightly lower, others much lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $26.35-30.35, medium fair quality $16.35-20.35. Carton 24s mostly $14.35-14.95. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (35-32*-25) — Imports via boat from Honduras. Movement expected to decrease significantly. Port of entry: South Florida. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised. LAST REPORT.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of March 11

Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (180-209-204, field-grown 144-184-173, greenhouse 36-25-31) — Movement expected about the same. Supplies medium light, large very light. Trading persian slow, long seedless fairly slow, others active. Prices persian and long seedless lower, others higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $28.95, fair quality $24.95-26.95, ordinary quality $18.95-20.95; small mostly $22.95-24.95. Cartons 36s mostly $14.95, 24s $12.95-15. 1 1/9-bushel crates pickles 200-300s and 300-400s mostly $20.95-22.35, 150-200s $16.95-20.35. Greenhouse cartons film-wrapped long seedless-type 12s mostly $5.95-7; 22-pound cartons persian small and small-medium $6.95-8.95. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (64-57*-26) — Imports via boat from Honduras. Movement expected to decrease. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. 1 1/9-bushel/carton medium $32-34, fair quality mostly $25-26, large $20-22, carton 24s mostly $14. Quality generally good. *revised.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (2-14-18) — Movement expected to increase. Trading very active. Prices waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $34.35-35.95, medium fair quality mostly $26.35-27.95. Carton 24s mostly $15-16. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of March 4

Mar 3, 2013 - Mar 16, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (175-180-209, field-grown 145-144-184, greenhouse 30-36-25) — Movement expected about the same. Supplies medium light, large very light. Trading persian slow, long seedless moderate, others active. Prices persian lower, others higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $24.95-26.95, fair quality $22.95-24.95; small $20.95-22.95. Cartons 36s mostly $12.95-13.95, 24s $12.95. 1 1/9-bushel crates pickles 200-300s and 300-400s $18-18.35, 150-200s mostly $16.35. Greenhouse cartons film-wrapped long seedless-type 12s $6.95-7; 22-pound cartons persian small $7.95-8.95. Quality and condition variable. Sufficient volume and number of shippers to resume f.o.b. were expected the week of March 4. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (63-64*-35) — Imports via boat from Honduras. Movement expected to decrease. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices medium unchanged; others lower. 1 1/9-bushel/carton medium $28, fair quality $22-24, large $18-20, carton 24s mostly $12-13. Quality generally good. *revised.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA DISTRICTS — Shipments (0-2-14) — Light shipments have resumed. Sufficient volume and number of shippers to resume f.o.b. were expected the week of March 4. Quality generally good.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 25

Feb 24, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (239-175-180, field-grown 204-145-144, greenhouse 35-30-36) — Movement expected about the same. Trading persian slow, long seedless fairly slow, others active. Prices long seedless lower, persian much lower, others higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $24.95, fair quality mostly $20.95-22.95; small mostly $20.95. Cartons 36s mostly $11.95-12.95, 24s mostly $11.95-12. 1 1/9-bushel crates pickles 200-300s and 300-400s $14.95-18.35, 150-200s mostly $12.95-16.35. Greenhouse cartons film-wrapped long seedless-type 12s mostly $6.95-9; 22-pound cartons persian small and small-medium mostly $12-12.95. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (88-63-47) — Imports via boat from Honduras. Movement expected to remain decrease. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. 1 1/9-bushel/carton medium $28, fair quality $24-26, large $22-24, carton 24s $16-18. Quality generally good.

Cucumbers — F.o.b.s as of Feb. 19

Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (240-239-175, field-grown 195-204-145, greenhouse 45-35-30) — Movement expected about the same. Trading pickles and persian fairly slow, long seedless fairly active, others active. Prices pickles and persian lower, long seedless higher, others much higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $18.95- $21, fair quality mostly $16.95-18.95, ordinary quality mostly $9.95- $12.95; small $14.95-17, large $16.95-18.95. Cartons 36s mostly $11.95-12, 24s $10.95-11. 1 1/9-bushel crates pickles 200-300s and 300-400s $12.95-14.35, 150-200s mostly $10.95-12.35. Greenhouse cartons film-wrapped long seedless-type 12s mostly $8.95-9.95, 16s $8.95-9.95; 22-pound cartons persian small and small-medium $18-18.95. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (62-88*-63) — Imports via boat from Honduras. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. 1 1/9-bushel/carton medium $20, fair quality mostly $16-17, carton 24s mostly $11-12. Quality generally good. *revised.

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