VEGETABLES - BROCCOLI

May 12, 2013 - May 25, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (156-158-155) —

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 99 units shipped the week of May 6. Trading bunched active, crown cut fairly active. Prices bunched higher, crown cut much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $8-9.65, 18s mostly $8.50-10.15, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $10-11. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 56 units shipped the week of May 6. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $7.50-8, 18s mostly $8-8.50, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $8.65-10. Quality generally good.

May 5, 2013 - May 18, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (171-156-158) —

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase slightly above the 100 units shipped the week of April 29. Trading moderate. Prices crown cut lower, bunched slightly lower. Supplies heavy. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.45-7.55, 18s mostly $6.95-8, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $7-8.48. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 58 units shipped the week of April 29. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s $6-7.25, 18s $6.50-7.75, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $6.50-8. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (51-59-50) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. Lighter shipments expected to continue. LAST REPORT.

Apr 28, 2013 - May 11, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (212-171-156) —

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 94 units shipped the week of April 22. Trading bunched fairly slow, crown cut moderate. Prices bunched slightly lower from a market high on April 26, crown cut slightly higher. Supplies heavy. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.48-7.95, 18s mostly $6.98-8.45, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $8-9.48. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 54 units shipped the week of April 22. Trading moderate. Prices crown cut higher, bunched slightly lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $7-8, 18s mostly $7.50-8.50, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $8-8.65. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (53-51-59) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $10-11. Quality variable.

Apr 14, 2013 - Apr 27, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (113-138-212) —

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 100 units shipped the week of April 8. Trading moderate. Prices much lower. Supplies heavy. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.25-7.50, 18s mostly $6.75-8, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $7.35-8.50. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 66 units shipped the week of April 8. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6-6.75, 18s mostly $6.50-7.25, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $6-8.25. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 46 units shipped the week of April 8. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices much lower. Unofficial prices cartons bunched 14s $5-6, 20-pound loose crown cut $6-7. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report expected to be issued because of supplies in few hands.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (66-69-53) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow for fairly light supplies. Prices slightly lower. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $10-11. Quality variable.

Apr 7, 2013 - Apr 20, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (171-113-138) —

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase sharply above the 49 units shipped the week of April 1. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices crown cut much lower, bunched lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $9.35-10.64, 18s mostly $9.85-11.14, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $11.50-13.45. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 49 units shipped the week of April 1. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Unofficial prices cartons bunched 14s $7-9.50, 20-pound loose crown cut $9-11.50. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and or previous commitments. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report expected to be issued because of supplies in few hands.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase above the 38 units shipped the week of April 1. Trading early active, late slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $8-9.25, 18s mostly $8.50-9.75, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $10-11.50. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (54-66-69) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $10-12. Quality variable.

Mar 31, 2013 - Apr 13, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (162-171-113) —

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase slightly above the 47 units shipped the week of March 25. Trading active. Prices much higher. Unofficial prices cartons bunched 14s $8.50-10.50, 20-pound loose crown cut $12.50-14.50. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and or previous commitments. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. expected to be issued due to supplies in too few hands.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease below the 27 units shipped the week of March 25. Trading early moderate, late active. Supplies light. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched (wide range in price) 14s $8-12.75, 18s $8.50-13.25, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $17-18.65. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase slightly above the 23 units shipped the week of March 25 as more shippers begin. Trading active. Supplies fairly light. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $10.15-11.64, 18s mostly $10.65-12.14, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $15.64-17.50. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease sharply below the 16 units shipped the week of March 25 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 April 6. LAST REPORT.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (56-54-66) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late very active. Prices higher. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $12-13. Quality variable.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (57-35-12) — Movement expected to decrease sharply as shippers are generally finished for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments were expected to continue through April 6. LAST REPORT.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (162-171-113) —

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase slightly over the 47 units shipped the week of March 25. Trading active. Prices much higher. Unofficial prices cartons bunched 14s $8.50-10.50, 20-pound loose crown cut $12.50-14.50. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and or previous commitments.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease below the 27 units shipped the week of March 25. Trading early moderate, late active. Supplies light. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s $8-12.75, 18s $8.50-13.25, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $17-18.65. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase slightly above the 23 units shipped the week of March 25 as more shippers begin. Trading active. Supplies fairly light. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $10.15-11.64, 18s mostly $10.65-12.14, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $15.64-17.50. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease sharply below the 16 units shipped the week of March 25 as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Lighter shipments were expected to continue through April 6. LAST REPORT.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (56-54-66) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late very active. Prices higher. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $12-13. Quality variable.

Mar 24, 2013 - Apr 6, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (139-162-171) —

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 52 units shipped the week of March 18. Trading moderate. Prices bunched slightly higher, crown cut slightly lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6-6.75, 18s mostly $6.50-7.25, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $6.50-7.25. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease seasonally below the 29 units shipped the week of March 18. Trading crown cut fairly active, bunched moderate. Prices crown cut slightly higher, bunched generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $5.45-6.48, 18s mostly $5.95-6.98, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $7.45- $8.45. Quality variable.

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase above the 42 units shipped the week of March 18 as more shippers begin. Trading crown cut moderate, bunched fairly slow. Prices crown cut higher, bunched slightly lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $5.75-6.65, 18s mostly $6.25-7.15, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $7.75-8.85. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 48 units shipped the week of March 18. Trading bunched moderate, crown cut fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. Unofficial prices cartons bunched 14s $5-6.85, 20-pound loose crown cut $6.50-7.50. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of March 25. Most present shipments from prior bookings and or previous commitments.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (50-56-54) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices higher. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $10-11. Quality variable.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (55-57-35) — Movement expected to decrease as many shippers finish for the season. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices much higher due to light supplies. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $7.50-8.35, 18s mostly $8-8.85, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $8.25-9.35. Quality variable.

Mar 10, 2013 - Mar 23, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (69-78-139) —

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease below the 60 units shipped the week of March 4. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $7.45-8.50, 18s mostly $7.95- $9, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $8.95-11.25. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 45 units shipped the week of March 4. Trading crown cut slow, bunched moderate. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $7-8, 18s mostly $7.50-8.50, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $7.65-8.50. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase seasonally over the 26 units shipped the week of March 4. Unofficial prices 20-pound cartons loose crown cut $8.45-9. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and or previous commitments. Prices from trades sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of March 11.

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase above the 8 units shipped the week of March 4 as more shippers begin. Trading fairly slow for fairly light supplies. Prices cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.35-7.65, 18s mostly $6.85-8.15. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (49-58-55) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $8.45-9.50, 18s mostly $8.95-10, 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $10.45-11.50. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (78-84-50) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $11-12. Quality variable.

Mar 3, 2013 - Mar 16, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (78-78-84) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices lower. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $11-12. Quality variable.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (75-69-78) —

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease slightly below the 42 units shipped the week of Feb. 25. Trading crown cut active at lower prices, bunched fairly slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $9.45-10.48, 18s mostly $9.95-10.98, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $12.95-13.50. Quality variable.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 22 units shipped the week of Feb. 25. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $8-9, 18s mostly $8.50-9.50, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $12-13.65. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase seasonally over the 10 units shipped the week of Feb. 25. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and or previous commitments. Unofficial prices were expected to be reported on March 11.

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase slightly above the 4 units shipped the week of Feb. 25. 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 March 11.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (51-49-58) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices bunched lower, crown cut lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $11-12.64, 18s mostly $11.50-13.14, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $14-16. Quality generally good.

Feb 24, 2013 - Mar 9, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (77-78-78) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices higher. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $15-16. Quality variable.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (84-75-69) —

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease slightly below the 37 units shipped the week of Feb. 18. Trading early very active, late moderate. Prices bunched slightly higher, crown cut higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $11.45-13.45, 18s mostly $11.95-13.95, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $14.45-16. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease slightly below the 31 units shipped the week of Feb. 18. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $12-12.75, 18s mostly $12.50-13.25, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $14-16.50. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase slightly above the 1 unit shipped the week of Feb. 18. Supplies expected to remain light and sporadic until the week of March 11 when additional shippers expect to begin. Quality generally good. The first f.o.b. report is expected to be issued the week of March 11.

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Harvest was expected to begin late in the week of Feb. 25. Quality expected to be generally good. Unofficial prices expected to be reported on March 11.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (70-51-49) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early active, late fairly active. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $14.35-15.64, 18s mostly $14.85-16.14, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $16.25-17.50. Quality generally good. 

Feb 17, 2013 - Mar 2, 2013

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (87-77-78) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late fairly active. Prices higher. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $9-11.50. Quality variable.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (61-84-75) —

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease slightly below the 43 units shipped the week of Feb. 11. Trading early slow, late very active. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $10.45-12.48, 18s mostly $10.95-12.98, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $12.45-14.50. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 32 units shipped the week of Feb. 11. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $8.65-11, 18s mostly $9.15-11.50, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $11-12.65. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONILLE, CALIF. — Harvest began in the middle of February and is expected about the same as the 1 unit shipped the week of Feb. 11. Supplies expected to remain light until the week of March 4 when additional shippers expect to begin. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT.

CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Harvest was expected to begin the week of Feb. 25. Quality expected to be generally good. Unofficial prices expected to be reported the week of March 4. FIRST REPORT.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (69-70-51) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Supplies fairly light. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $11.35-12.10, 18s mostly $11.85-12.60, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $13.35-14.10. Quality variable. 

Feb 10, 2013 - Feb 23, 2013

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (41-61-84) —

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 50 units shipped the week of Feb. 4. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.25-7, 18s mostly $6.75-7.55, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $7-7.75. Quality generally good.

SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA — Movement expected about the same as the 34 units shipped the week of Feb. 4. Trading early very slow, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6-7, 18s mostly $6.50-7.50, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $6.50-7.65. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (89-87-77) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $7-8. Quality variable.

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (47-69-70) — Movement expected about the same. Trading bunched moderate, crown cut fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.50-7.35, 18s mostly $7-7.85, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $7-7.85. Quality variable.