Marketscope: Vegetable commodity f.o.b.s as of Feb. 26

Tomatoes at the New England Produce Center
Tomatoes at the New England Produce Center
(File photo)

Artichokes

SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (17-18-17) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices 12-24s much lower, 30s lower, 36s slightly lower. Cartons globe green 12s mostly $12.45-15.55, 18s mostly $12.55-15.55, 24s $12.55-15.65, 30s $10.55- $13.65, 36s $11.65-13.65. Quality generally good.

 

Asian vegetables

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Crossings MX 13-11*-12, Shipments (AZ 1-1-1, CA 0-0-0**) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Bok Choy WGA crates $12.45-14.65, 30-pound cartons $7.45-9.65. Quality generally good. *revised **less than 50,000-pounds

 

Asparagus

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — CROSSINGS (127-165-196) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. 11-pound cartons/crates bunched green jumbo mostly $9.75-10.75, large mostly $9.75-10.75, standard mostly $9.75-10.75, Organic large $17.75-20.75, standard $17.75-20.75; pyramid cartons/crates 28-pound bunched green large mostly $18.75-20.75, standard mostly $18.75-20.75 Extra services included. Few sales being booked open with price to be established later.

 

Beans

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (26-34-58) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices much lower. Includes palletizing and Cooling.-bushel cartons/crates Handpicked mostly $14.35- $16.35. machine-picked mostly $7.85-8.85. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (34-27-22) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. 30-pound cartons round green-type Handpicked mostly $14.95. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (15-6-4) — Imports via boat from Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 5-pounds cartons Haricot Vert French-type) $5- $6. Quality variable.

 

Beets

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Crossings (MX 7-7*-9) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched red-type 12s mostly $8.45-9.65; Organic red-type and Gold-type $7.95-12.45. Quality generally good. *revised

 

Broccoli

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (125-88*-90) — Movement expected about the same. Trading very slow. Prices lower. 20-pound cartons loose crown cut Short Trim $4-5. Quality variable. *revised

CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (54-57-56) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late fairly active. Prices bunched higher, crown cut slightly higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.55-7.56, 18s mostly $7-8; 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $6.56-8.45. Organic cartons bunched 14s $10.50-17.95; 20-pound cartons loose crown cut $12.50-20.45. Quality generally good. Harvest curtailed on Feb. 20 by ice in fields until about 10 a.m.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (44-57-53) —

SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA — Movement expected about the same as the 28 units shipped last week. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 14s $6-7.35, 18s $6.50-7.85; 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $5.75-7, Short Trim $7-9.85. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA — Movement expected to decrease slightly below the 23 units shipped last week. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.50-7.65; 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $7.25-8.95, Short Trim mostly $8.25-9.95. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA — Harvest began the week of February 11 and is expected to increase slightly above the 1 unit shipped last week. Supplies expected to remain light and in too few hands to establish a market until the week of February 25, when additional shippers expect to begin. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT

 

Brussels sprouts

SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA — Crossings (MX 31-43*-44, Shipments CA 9- 6-5) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 25-pound cartons medium mostly $10.45-12.85. Quality generally good. *revised

 

Cabbage

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (63-79-94) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. 50-pound. cartons round green-type medium $9-10, red-type medium $16; 1 ¾-bushel cartons Savoy-type medium $16. Quality generally good.

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK — Shipments (33-32-35) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 50-pound sacks large mostly $8, bulk large cents per-pound mostly $.13- $.14. Some shipments from pre-season contracts. Quality generally good.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (25-23-19) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 13 units shipped last week. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. 50-pound cartons medium round green-type $6.85-6.95. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 26-30-34, CA 9-6-6, Crossings MX 4-1-2) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $6-7.50, red-type $14-15.95; Organic round green-type $14.45-16.95, red-type $13.95-18.45. Quality generally good.

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (32-22-18) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading fairly slow. Prices green slightly lower, red generally unchanged. 50-pound cartons medium round green-type mostly $10-11, red-type mostly $15-16. Organic 50-pound cartons medium round green-type $18. Quality generally good.

SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT, TEXAS — Shipments (9-10-13) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading fairly slow. Prices green slightly lower, red generally unchanged. 50-pound cartons medium round green-type mostly $10-10.50, red-type mostly $15. Quality generally good.

 

Carrots

KERN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (143-140-144) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 48 1-pound film bags in sacks medium-large $14-15.85, 50-pound sacks loose jumbo mostly $20- $22, 25-pound sacks loose jumbo mostly $10-11, carton 30 1-pound film bags Baby Peeled mostly $17.50-18.50. Organic film bags in sacks medium-large 48 1-pound and 24 2-pound $20-28.70, 10 5-pound $18.70- $20; cartons Baby Peeled 24 1-pound and 12 2-pound film bags $20- $25.50. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (32-23-30) — Movement expected about the same. Trading very active. Prices slightly higher. 50-pound sacks loose jumbo $20. Quality variable.

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (3-4-9) — Movement expected to increase. Supplies light. (Prices according to industry sources: 50-pound sacks loose jumbo $17-18, sacks 24 2-pound and 10 5-pound film bags med-large $17-18). No f.o.b. issued at this time.

 

Cauliflower

WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (72-72-58) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Prices much higher. Cartons film-wrapped White 12s mostly $12.45-13.50, 9s mostly $10.45-11.55, 16s mostly $9.45-10.65; Organic White 12s $16.50-26.45. Quality generally good. Harvest curtailed on Feb. 20 by ice in fields until about 10 a.m.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (46-49-45) —

SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA — Movement expected about the same as the 29 units shipped last week. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices much higher. Cartons film-wrapped White 12s mostly $10-10.65. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA — Movement expected about the same as the 16 units shipped last week. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons film-wrapped White 12s (supplies light) mostly $9- $10.95. Quality generally good.

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA — Harvest is expected to begin the week of February 25, with most shippers expecting to begin the week of March 11. Quality generally good. FIRST REPORT

 

Celery

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (173-176-174) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 133 units shipped last week. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 2-3 dozen mostly $6.50-7.85; Hearts film bags 18s mostly $12.55-14.56. Organic cartons 2-2 ½ dozen $18.66- $20.85; Hearts film bags 18s $16.85-20.66. Quality generally good. Harvest curtailed on Feb. 20 by ice in fields until about 9:30 a.m.

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA — Movement expected to increase slightly above the 14 units shipped last week. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices 3 dozen slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons 2-2 ½ dozen mostly $6-6.50, 3 dozen mostly $5.65-6.50. Quality generally good.

COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA, WESTERN ARIZONA, MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 90-82-88, CA 27- 25-27, Crossings MX 36-29*-33) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 2-3 dozen mostly $7.45-8.65; Hearts film bags 18s mostly $13.50-14.65. Organic cartons 2-2 ½ dozen $12.45-18.95; Hearts film bags 18s $12.45-20.66. Quality generally good. Harvest curtailed on Tuesday, February 20 by ice in fields until about 9:00 AM. *revised

 

Chinese cabbage

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Crossings MX 2-5*-7, Shipments (AZ 2-6-1, CA 0-0-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Nappa WGA crates mostly $17.65-19.50, 30-pound cartons mostly $9.55- $12.65. Quality generally good. *revised

 

Corn

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (113-105-102) — Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices White lower, others generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and Cooling. Wire bound crates yellow 4-4 ½ dozen $8.95, White 4-4 ½ dozen $8.95, Bi- Color 4-4 1 /2 dozen $8.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (38-58-61) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Cartons 4-4 ½ dozen White mostly $12, yellow $8.95-10.95. Quality variable.

 

Cucumbers

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (323-301-274) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late slow. Prices Pickles slightly lower; medium, small and Persian much lower; others lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $5.95, fair quality mostly $4.95, ordinary quality mostly $3.95; small $3.95-4.95, large mostly $8.95. Cartons 36s mostly $4.95, 24s mostly $3.95. Pickles-bushel and 40-45-pounds plastic containers 200-300s and 300-400s mostly $18.95, 150-200s mostly $14.95-16.95. greenhouse Long seedless cartons film-wrapped 12s medium and small mostly $5.95; Persian 22-pound cartons small and small-medium mostly $20.95, medium $14.95-16.95. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (131-111-112) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $9-10, large $9. Quality variable. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (42*-42-35) — Imports via boat from Honduras. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading slow. Prices generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $9-10, fair quality mostly $5, ordinary quality $4-5, cartons 24s mostly $5. Quality good. *revised.

 

Eggplant

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (43-47-49) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late fairly active. Prices much higher. 1-bushel, 1 1/9-bushel and 1 1/6-bushel cartons wrapped 18s and 24s mostly $8.95; fair quality 18s and 24s $4.95- $6.95. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (6-6-4) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Includes palletizing and Cooling. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $14.35- $16.35, fair quality mostly $6.35-8.35. Quality generally good.

 

Endive/escarole

SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (4-7-7, Endive 2-3-3, Escarole 2-4-4) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate for fairly light supplies. Prices generally unchanged. Cooling included. Endive 1 1/9-bushel cartons/crates 18s (include some 14s and 16s) $12.95; Carton 24s $14.95. Escarole 1 1/9-bushel cartons/ crates 18s (include some 14s and 16s) $12.95; Carton 24s $14.95. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 2-1-2, CA 0-1-1, Crossings MX 0-0-0) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons 24s Endive mostly $7.45-8.45, Escarole mostly $9.45-10.45. Quality generally good.

 

Greens

SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (7-20-21) — Movement expected to increase. Trading early active, late slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 24s Collards mostly $8-8.50, Kale mostly $8.50, Mustard and Turnip Tops $8.50. Quality generally good.

LEXINGTON DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA — Shipments (11-11-11) — Movement expected to remain the increase. Trading very light. Prices Tuesday, February 20, 2018 compared to Tuesday, February 13, 2018 N/A. Cartons bunched Kale 24s $10-12 mostly $10. Cartons loose Turnip Tops $9-12 mostly $9. Cartons loose Mustard Curly $9-12 mostly $9. Various containers bunched Collard 6s $9. Various containers loose Collard $9-12 mostly $9. Quality good.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (8-8-8) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 6 units shipped last week. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 24s Kale green $7.95-8.95, Lacinato (Tuscan) $7.95-9. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Crossings MX 14-13*-12, Shipments (AZ 6-5-7, CA 1-0-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons bunched 24s Kale green mostly $7.85-8.55; Organic green mostly $14-16.95, red mostly $12.85-15.95, Lacinato (Tuscan) mostly $12.85-14.95. Quality generally good. *revised

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (7-7-7) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons/crates bunched Collards, Kale, Mustard and Turnip Tops 24s $12.85- $15.85; Organic Kale 24s $20. Quality generally good.

 

Herbs

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (11-12-9) —

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 8 units shipped last week. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices 60s slightly higher, 30s generally unchanged. Wide range in price. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s $7.95-10.95, 30s $4.95-7.95. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Crossings (MX 17-12*-12, Shipments (AZ 8-8-9, CA 1-1-0**) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Cilantro higher, Anise generally unchanged. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly $9.45-11.65, 30s mostly $8.45-9.65; Organic 30s mostly $14.45-15.95. Anise cartons 24s mostly $11.45-12.65; Organic 12s $10.95-13.95. Quality generally good. *revised **less than 50,000-pounds

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (3-5*-4) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices lower. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s $12.85-13.85, 30s $9.38-10.85. Quality generally good. *revised

 

Lettuce, iceberg

WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (359-396-350) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very slow, late active. Prices higher. Cartons 24s film-lined mostly $6.45-7.95, 24s film-wrapped mostly $7.45-8.95, 30s film-wrapped mostly $7-7.50. Organic cartons 24s film-wrapped $14.45- $20.95, 12s film-wrapped $10.45-12.45. Quality generally good. Harvest curtailed on Tuesday, February 20 by ice in fields until about 10:00 AM.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (56-68-60) —

IMPERIAL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA — Shipments (53-64-55) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 24s film-lined mostly $6.50-7.85, film-wrapped mostly $7.50-8.85. Quality generally good.

 

Lettuce, romaine

WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (372-392-361) — Movement expected about the same. Trading 24s fairly active, Hearts moderate. Prices 24s higher, Hearts generally unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly $7.56-8.55; Hearts 12 3- count packages mostly $9.45-10.56, 48s film-lined mostly $10.45-11.56. Organic cartons Hearts 12 3-count packages $10.55-14.95. Quality generally good. Harvest curtailed on Tuesday, February 20 by ice in fields until about 10:00 AM.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (69-67-56) —

IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA — Movement expected about the same as the 49 units shipped last week. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices 24s slightly higher, Hearts slightly lower. Cartons 24s mostly $7-8.25; Hearts 12 3-count packages mostly $8.25- $10.95, 48s film-lined mostly $9.25-11.95. Quality generally good.

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 7 units shipped last week. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 24s $6.95. Quality generally good.

 

Lettuce, other

WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (56-64-67) — Movement expected about the same. Trading green leaf fairly active, others moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 24s green leaf, red leaf and Boston mostly $6.45-7.65. Organic cartons 24s green leaf $10.45-15.45, red leaf $10.45-18.95. Quality generally good. Harvest curtailed on Tuesday, February 20 by ice in fields until about 10:00 AM.

ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (15-15-13) — IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA — Movement expected about the same as the 11 units shipped last week. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 24s green leaf and red leaf mostly $6- $7.50, Boston $8.50-9.50. Quality generally good.

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 2 units shipped last week. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons 24s green leaf $7.95, red leaf $6.95- $7.95. Quality generally good.

 

Okra

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (6-4-4) — Imports via boat from Honduras and Nicaragua. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. ½-bushel crates medium-large mostly $11-12; Indian-type mostly $11-12. Quality generally good.

 

Onions, dry

U.S. — Shipments (including imports, 892-863-890) — The top shipping areas for the week, in order, were Columbia Basin Washington, Idaho and Malheur County Oregon, Mexico crossing, Peru, and New York.

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON — Shipments (297-285-287, includes exports of 40-40-43) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices yellow colossal, yellow jumbo and red jumbo lower, others generally unchanged. yellow Hybrid 50-pound sacks colossal $9.50-10, jumbo mostly $7.50-8, medium mostly $4.25-4.50; White 50-pound sacks jumbo $15-17, medium $13-15; red globe-type 25-pound sacks jumbo mostly $5.50-6, medium mostly $5.50. *revised.

IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY OREGON — Shipments (271-260-261) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices White medium and reds generally unchanged, others lower. yellow Spanish Hybrid 50-pound sacks Supercolossal mostly $11, colossal mostly $10, jumbo mostly $8, medium mostly $4.50-5; White 50-pound sacks jumbo $16-17, medium mostly $14-16; red globe-type 25-pound sacks jumbo mostly $8, medium mostly $6. *revised

MEXICAN CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS — Crossings (60-66-96) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. yellow Grano-marked sweet 40-pound carton jumbo $14; yellow Grano 50-pound sacks colossal $11-13, jumbo $9-10, medium $7.50-9; White 50-pound sacks jumbo mostly $12, medium mostly $12; red globe-type 25-pound sacks jumbo $10, medium $9-9.50.

PERU IMPORTS (AT VARIOUS EAST COAST SHIPPING POINTS) — Shipments (89-87-85) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. yellow Granex Marked sweet 40-pound cartons jumbo mostly $17-18.

NEW YORK — Shipments (90-74-69) — Movement expected to decrease as more growers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices red jumbo lower, others unchanged. 50-pound sacks yellow globe-type jumbo mostly $12- $13, medium 2 ¼-inch minimum mostly $8.50-9. 25-pound sacks red globe-type jumbo $8-10, medium $9-10. Quality mostly good.

NORTH AND EAST POINTS COLORADO — Shipments (26-27-30) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Too few prices to establish market.

UTAH — Shipments (22-22-23) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (12-13-13) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. yellow globe-type master container 16 3-pound mesh sacks medium mostly $10-12.50.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (14-16-13) — Movement expected to decrease as more growers finish for the season. Trading fairly slow for fairly light supplies. Prices generally unchanged. globe-type Master container 16 3--pound mesh sacks yellow medium mostly $11-12.50, repacker size mostly $9-10. Remaining supplies in few hands. Quality good.

COLORADO WESTERN SLOPE — Shipments (2-2-1) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few prices to establish market.

 

Onions, green

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Crossings (MX 68-82*-72) — Movement expected about the same. Trading Leeks fairly slow, others moderate. Prices Leeks slightly lower, others slightly higher. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly $6.65-7.95, small mostly $5.55-6.45; ICELESS 2 film bags, 24 bunches per bag and 4 film bags, 12 bunches per bag mostly $7.45-8.95. Leeks cartons 12s mostly $9.45- $10.75. Organic cartons bunched 48s medium $12.85-18.45; Leeks cartons 12s mostly $23.95-24.95. Quality and condition variable. Harvest curtailed on Tuesday, February 20 by ice in fields until about 9:00 AM. *revised

LEXINGTON DISTRICT SOUTH CAROLINA — Shipments (02-02-03) — Movement expected to increase. Trading very light. Prices Tuesday, February 20, 2018 compared to Tuesday, February 13, 2018 unchanged. Cartons/crates bunched 48s $12-14. Quality good.

 

Parsley

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

OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 3 units shipped last week. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 60s Curly and Plain $7.95-9. Quality generally good.

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Crossings MX 6-6-7, Shipments (AZ 2-2-2, CA 0-1-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 60s Curly and Plain mostly $7.45-9.55. Organic cartons bunched 30s Curly $10.45-12.45, Plain mostly $11.95-12.95. Quality generally good.

 

Peas, green

GUATEMALA IMPORTS — Imports (12-6-5) — Imports via boat and air from Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Sugar Snap higher, Snow Peas slightly higher. 10-pounds cartons Snow Peas mostly $5- $6, Sugar Snap peas mostly $8-8.50. Quality variable.

 

Peppers, bell

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (270-318-272, Field-Grown 234-268-240, greenhouse 36-50-32) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late very slow. Prices 11-pound cartons lower, others much lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons green jumbo and extra-large mostly $8.95, large mostly $6.95, medium $4.95-6.95, small $2.95- $4.95; fair quality large $5.95-6.95, medium $3.95-5.95 and irregular size fair quality mostly $6.95; Place Pack green extra-large mostly $10.95, large mostly $8.95; red irregular size fair quality mostly $10.95. 15-pound cartons red extra-large mostly $4.95, large $3.95-5.95. greenHOUSE 11-pound cartons red, yellow and Orange extra-large mostly $8.95, large mostly $6.95. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (89-86-99) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices greenHOUSE 11-pound cartons red and yellow jumbo and extra-large mostly $9-10, large mostly $6-8; Orange jumbo mostly $6-8, extra-large and large mostly $8-10. 1 1/9-bushel cartons red and yellow irregular size fair quality $8.75-10.75; green jumbo and extra-large $10.95-12.95, large $8.95-10.95, medium $7.95-9.95. Quality generally good.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (68-75-78) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Includes palletizing and Cooling. 1 1/9-bushel cartons green jumbo and extra-large mostly $10.35, large, medium and irregular size fair quality mostly $8.35. Quality generally good.

 

Peppers, other

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (71-92-77) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late very slow. Prices generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons per-pound large Anaheim $.45-.50, Poblano mostly $.60, Jalapeno mostly $.25, Serrano mostly $.30, yellow Chile mostly $.40. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — MIXED MINI SWEET — Crossings (18-21-20) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late very slow. Prices much lower. greenHOUSE and FIELD GROWN cartons 12 1-pound film bags Mixed Mini Sweet-types mostly $10.95; Organic $8.95-20.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (64-63*-68) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Habanero active at slightly lower prices, others active. Prices Habanero slightly lower, Poblano and Serrano slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons and crates Jalapeno $11-12, Anaheim mostly $13.50-15, Poblano mostly $14-15.85, Serrano mostly $13.50-14. 8-pound cartons Habanero mostly $10-12. Quality variable. *revised

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (3-3-4) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices Cubanelles much lower, Jalapeno generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and Cooling. ½-bushel cartons Hungarian Wax mostly $8.85-9.85. 1 1/9-bushel cartons Cubanelles mostly $18.85-20.85, Jalapeno $16.35-16.85. Quality generally good.

 

Potatoes

U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 1,722-1,707*-1,704) — The top shipping areas, in order, were Idaho, San Luis Valley Colorado, Columbia Basin Washington, Wisconsin and Minnesota-North Dakota (Red River Valley). *revised.

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (707-734-695, includes exports of 1-3-2) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices bales and Burbank carton 40-50s generally unchanged, others lower. Russet Burbank U.S. 1 baled 10-5-pound film bags non size A mostly $6-6.50; 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly $9-9.50, 60- 80s mostly $10-11, 90s mostly $9.50-10, 100s mostly $9-10: Russet Norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10-5-pound film bags non size A mostly $6- $6.50; 50-pound cartons 40-50s mostly $8.50-9, 60-80s $9.50-10, 90s $8- $9, 100s mostly $8.

SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLORADO — Shipments (271-228-250, including exports 27-34-29) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly $9, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $12, 50-70s mostly $13-13.50, 80s mostly $12, 90s-100s mostly $11. U.S. Commercial bulk per cwt $9- $10.50; yellow-type U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A $10-11, round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A $12.50-14.

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON — Shipments (132-133-134, includes export of 33-37-36) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices carton 50s slightly higher, carton 60s-70s higher, carton 80s lower, carton 100s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags non size A mostly $6, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $8-9, 50s mostly $10.50- $11, 60s mostly $11-12, 70s mostly $10.75-12, 80s $9-10, 90s mostly $9-10, 100s mostly $9-9.50.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (135-118-115) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound baled mostly $13.00-14, 50-pound cartons size A mostly $12.00-13, size B mostly $18-19, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $11-12, size B mostly $17-18. Russet Norkotah U.S. 1 baled 10 5--pound film bags size A mostly $8.50-9, 50-pound cartons 40s-70s mostly $13-15, 80s mostly $12.50-13, 90s mostly $11, 100s $10-11.

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (109-86-104) — Movement expected to decrease slightly seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Prices round red lower, others generally unchanged. round red U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound bales mostly $10-10.50, 50-pound cartons size A mostly $10- $10.50, 2000-pound totes size A mostly $14-15. yellow-type U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound bales mostly $11-11.50, 50-pound cartons size A mostly $11-11.50, 2000-pound totes size A mostly $16-17. Russet U.S. 1 Organic baled 16 3-pound film bags size A $18-20, round red U.S. 1 Organic baled 16 3-pound film bags size A $21-22, yellow-type U.S. 1 Organic baled 16 3-pound film bags size A $22.

NEBRASKA — Shipments (74-75-76) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 baled 10 5-pound film bags size A $9-9.50, 50-pound cartons 40s $10- $14, 50-70s $12-14.50, 80s $11-13.50, 90-100s mostly $11-12.

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON — Shipments (43-74-74, including exports 1-1-1) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. round red U.S. 1 50-pound cartons size A mostly $15-16; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound cartons size A mostly $18-20.

FLORIDA — Shipments (14-52-69) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices round White Size B slightly higher and round White Size A slightly lower, others generally unchanged. round red U.S. 1 50--pound cartons size A mostly $14.50, size B $22-24.50, Creamers ¾-1 5/8-inch $40.50-40.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $12.75, size B mostly $20.50-22.75. round White U.S. 1 50-pound cartons size A mostly $22.50-24, size B $22-22.50, 50-pound sacks size A $20.75-22.50, size B $20.50-20.75. yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound cartons size A $18.50-22, size B mostly $12.50- $14.50, Creamers ¾-1 5/8-inch $50.50-50.75, 50-pound sacks size A $16.75-20.50, size B mostly $10.75-12.75.

MICHIGAN — Shipments (50-45*-55) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. U.S. 1 size A Russet Norkotah and Goldrush baled 10 5-pound film bags mostly $10-12, baled 5 10--pound film bags mostly $9-10, 10-pound film bags loose mostly $1.70- $2, round White baled 10 5-pound film bags mostly $10-11*revised.

KERN DISTRICT — Shipments (54-49*-44) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. *revised.

KLAMATH BASIN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (34-41-38) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE — Shipments (56-52*-36) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. U.S. 1 Russet Norkotah baled 5 10-pound film bags 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum $8.50-9, baled 10 5-pound film bags $9-9.50, round White baled 5 10-pound film bags 2-inch minimum $9-9.50, baled 10 5-pound film bags mostly $10, 10-pound sacks loose $1.80-1.90. *revised.

BIG LAKE AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA DISTRICT — Shipments (10-13-7) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT — Shipments (4-4-6) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

NORTHERN COLORADO DISTRICT — Shipments (3-2-1) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market.

HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS-EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (18-**-**) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. **unavailable.

NEW BRUNSWICK (CROSSING THROUGH MAINE POINTS) — Shipments light — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. 1 2-inch or 4-ounce minimum baled 5 10-pound film bags $8.50-9, tote bags approx. 2000-pounds per cwt. mostly $13.50-14.

 

Radishes

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Crossings (MX 21-21*-23, Shipments CA 7-7-5) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 48s higher, 24s generally unchanged. Cartons red bunched 24s mostly $8.45-9.55, 48s mostly $11.45-11.55. Quality generally good. *revised

SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (11-10-8) — Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cooling included. Carton topped 30-6-ounce film bags red $8.95-9.45. Carton topped 14 1-pound film bags red $9.45-9.95. 40-pound film bags topped red $20.95-21.95. Quality generally good.

 

Rhubarb

OREGON/WASHINGTON COAST — Shipments (0-0-0*) — Movement of Washington grown Rhubarb expected about the same as the 1,520 cartons shipped week of February 11. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. greenhouse Grown 15-pound cartons Washington Extra Fancy $40-42. Includes palletizing and cooling, consolidation charges extra. *less than 50,000-pounds.

 

Spinach

IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIFORNIA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 49-44-45, CA 7-7-6, Crossings MX 4-4*-3) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched Flat 24s mostly $7.95-9.65; Organic flat 24s $15.85-16.85. Quality generally good. *revised

 

Squash

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (163-177-166) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very slow, late moderate. Prices Zucchini slightly lower, Grey much lower, yellow Straightneck generally unchanged. 4/7-bushel cartons Zucchini and Grey small and small-medium mostly $6.95, medium mostly $4.95; yellow Straightneck small and small-medium mostly $10.95, medium mostly $8.95. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium-large Zucchini and yellow Straightneck $4.95-5.95. Quality and condition variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (99-81-65) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very slow, late moderate. Prices Kabocha higher, Acorn generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons Acorn small mostly $8.95, medium mostly $12.95, large mostly $14.95; Butternut small mostly $6.95, medium mostly $8.95, large mostly $10.95, extra-large mostly $6.95; Spaghetti medium $8.95, large mostly $10.95; Kabocha medium and large mostly $7.95. Quality and condition variable.

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (17-32-27, includes Organic 1-1-1) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading yellow Straightneck fairly active at lower prices, others fairly active. Prices Zucchini higher, yellow Straightneck slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and Cooling. ½-bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly $8.35, medium mostly $6.35; yellow Straightneck small mostly $10.35, medium mostly $8.35. ¾-bushel cartons yellow Crookneck small mostly $18.35, medium mostly $12.35. Quality generally good.

 

Sweet potatoes

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (147*-132*-104) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 40-pound cartons Orange-types U.S. No. 1 $12-16, U.S. No. 1 Petite $10-14, U.S. No. 2 $8-10, No Grade Marks jumbo $8-10. *revised.

ATWATER, LIVINGSTON DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (21-24-22) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 40-pound cartons Orange and red-types U.S. Number One mostly $18-20, No Grade Marks medium mostly $11-14, jumbo $14- $15; White-types U.S. Number One mostly $26-28, No Grade Marks medium $10-12 jumbo $12; Japanese-types U.S. number One $24-28 No Grade Marks medium $20-24 jumbo $20-22. Organic U.S. Number One Orange and red-types $32.50-33 White-types $33.50-34 Japanese-types $40.50-42. Quality generally good.

MISSISSIPPI — Shipments (15-16-19) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 40-pound cartons Orange-types U.S. Number One $15-18, U.S. Number Two and No Grade Marks jumbo $9-10. Mostly Beauregard variety. Quality generally good.

LOUISIANA — Shipments (6-8-7) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 40-pound cartons Orange-types U.S. Number One $15-18, U.S. Number Two and No Grade Marks jumbo $9-10. Quality generally good.

 

Tomatoes

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (191-203-245, Adapted Environment 143-155-191, Open-Field 36-39-47, Controlled Environment 12-9-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices slightly lower. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD Vine-ripes cartons 2-layer 4x4s mostly $7.37-7.50, 4x5s mostly $7.39-7.50, 5x5s mostly $7.13-7.15, 5x6s mostly $6.64-6.65; 25-pound cartons loose 4x4-6x6 sizes mostly $8.30. Quality generally good.

FLORIDA CENTRAL — Shipments (260-231-229) — Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices 5x6 size slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Extra services included. 25-pound cartons loose Mature greens 85% U.S. 1 or Better 5x6 size $8.95-9.95, 6x6 size $8.95-9.95, 6x7 size $8.95-9.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (150-222-198, Adapted Environment 119-187-165, Open Field 31-35-33) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices generally unchanged. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons 2-layer Vine-ripes 4x4s mostly $7.37-7.95, 4x5s mostly $7.39-7.95, 5x5s mostly $7.13-7.15, 5x6s $6.64-6.65; 25-pound cartons loose Vine-ripes 4x4-5x6 sizes mostly $8.30. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 1-layer Vine-ripes 22-28s $5.95-6.95, 30-32s $5.95, 35s $5-5.95. Quality generally good.

U.S. SHIPPING POINTS — greenhouse (19-22*-18) — No prices reported. *revised.

 

Tomatoes, cherry

FLORIDA CENTRAL — Shipments (7-5-4) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices slightly higher. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint baskets with lids $7.95-9.95. Quality generally good.

 

Tomatoes, grape

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (45-62-56, Open Field 33-51-45, Adapted Environment 12-11-11) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large mostly $5.66; 20-pound cartons loose medium-large mostly $9.35. Quality generally good.

FLORIDA CENTRAL — Shipments (23-18-19, Organic 2-2-2) — Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices Organic lower, others generally unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12 1 pint containers with lids $7.95. 20-pound cartons loose $13.95. Organic Flats 12 1 pint containers with lids $11.95-12.95. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (12-8-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium- large $5.66-5.95; 20-pound cartons loose medium-large $9.35-9.50. Quality generally good.

 

Tomatoes, plum

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA — Crossings (161-238-181, Open Field 119-169-128, Adapted Environment 42-69-53) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25-pound cartons loose Roma extra-large $8.30-8.95, large $8.30-8.50, medium $8.30. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (77-124-150, Adapted Environment 60-98-120, Open Field 15-25-30, Controlled Environment 2-1-0) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD 25-pound cartons loose Roma extra-large, large and medium $8.30. Quality variable.

FLORIDA CENTRAL — Shipments (65-72-62) — Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices slightly lower. Extra services included. 25-pound cartons loose extra-large $7.50-9.95, large $7.50-8.95, medium $6.50-8.95. Quality generally good.

 

Tropicals

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS — Imports (52*-36*-39) — Imports from Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Brazil. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices White Yam (Name) higher; Chayote, Ginger, and Malanga Lila higher; yellow Yams lower; others generally unchanged. Calabaza 50-pound sacks mostly $10-12; Chayote 40-pound cartons mostly, $22-24; 20-pound cartons $9-12. Ginger Root 30-pound cartons from Costa Rica $28-30; Malanga 40-pound cartons Blanca (large) mostly $22-25; Lila (large) mostly $23-26; Taro 40-pound cartons Eddoes mostly $22-24; 40-pound cartons Dasheen (Coco Islena)15.00- $16; Yams (Name) 45-pound cartons yellow mostly $40- $42; 50-pound cartons White mostly $25-27; Yucca (Cassava) 37-pound cartons mostly $15-16.50. Quality good. *revised.

CARIBBEAN IMPORTS — Imports (3-2*-0) — Imports from the Dominican Republic. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: South Florida. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Coconut 65-70-pound sacks 40s $25-27. Quality good. *revised.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — TOMATILLOS — Crossings (27-23-27) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons/crates mostly $14-15. Quality variable.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES — TOMATILLOS — Crossings (10-8-11) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices slightly lower. 40-pound containers per-pound mostly $.25. Quality generally good.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — CHAYOTE — Crossing (7-4-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 40-pound cartons $18-18.50. Quality variable.

 

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