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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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Packer Editorial Staff

Dan Galbraith serves as sections editor for The Packer, a position he has held since joining the company in November 2006.

He coordinates assignments and edits copy for The Packer's 150 annual special sections (shipping profiles, marketing profiles, know your markets and special reports), as well as helping facilitate the editing of stories and copy flow for the weekly editions and daily Web site updates to www.thepacker.com. He writes editorials and editorial columns for The Packer and is a member of The Packer's editorial board that meets weekly.

Dan also provides analysis of results from monthly Produce Pulse surveys and presents his findings in columns and through e-mail newsletter blasts.
 
A 15-time National Newspaper Award winner who also served as a paid contributing writer for the 2002 bestselling book "Chicken Soup For the Golfer's Soul: The 2nd Round," Dan also takes on news editor duties whenever he is out of the office on business or vacation.

Dan works closely with almost a dozen Packer freelance writers and serves as the immediate supervisor for Packer staffers working in field offices. He also heads The Packer's student internship program.

Previously, Dan has worked in editor roles at Gannett, NPG Newspapers and Powls Publishing. He has also worked for the Topeka Capital-Journal and the Sedalia Democrat newspapers.

Owning a bachelor of science degree in journalism from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, Mo., Dan, an avid sports enthusiast (especially tennis), can be reached by e-mail at dgalbraith@thepacker.com.