USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - May 7, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC 7-MAY-2024
WA_FV102
Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
Released by: Specialty Crops Market News - Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 557-0410
Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Reported prices generally
include, but are not limited to, applicable brokerage fees and commissions,
Customs fees and duties, U.S. packaging and U.S. freight costs prior to first
sale, paid by the shipper/seller. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
excludes all charges for freight after sale.
Basis of Sale Definitions:
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.
Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.
COLUMBIA Shipping Point Prices as of 07-MAY-2024
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LEXINGTON DISTRICT, SOUTH CAROLINA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---GREENS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons loose Kale
24s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 few high as 14.00 Mustard Curly 10.00-12.00 mostly
10.00 few high as 14.00 Turnip Tops 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 few high as 14.00
various containers bunched Collard 24s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 12s 10.00-12.00
mostly 10.00 few high as 14.00 6s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 few high as 14.00
loose bunched Collard 12s 11.00-12.00 mostly 11.00 few high as 14.00
---ONIONS GREEN: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons
bunched 48s 14.00 few higher
FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 07-MAY-2024
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MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 22.75-26.75 mostly
22.75-24.75 std 20.75-24.75 mostly 20.75-22.75
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 07-MAY-2024
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CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA.
Via Air and By Boat. Wide range in quality and condition. 5 lb cartons bagged
Haricot Vert (French Type) 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 few 10.00 Clipped
8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 few 10.50 occasional higher
---OKRA: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND INDIAN MODERATE, MEDIUM-LARGE LIGHT.
MARKET INDIAN TYPE SLIGHTLY HIGHER, MEDIUM-LARGE ABOUT STEADY. HONDURAS. By
Boat, many Via Air. Wide range in quality, condition and price. 1/2 bushel
cartons med-lge 15.00-16.00 few 18.00-20.00 air 24.00 few 26.00 Indian type
lge 16.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 air no supplies
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY SNOW PEAS VERY LIGHT, SUGAR SNAP PEAS LIGHT. DEMAND SNOW
PEAS GOOD, SUGAR SNAP PEAS LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA. Via Air and
By Boat. Wide range in quality, condition and price. Most sales Snow Peas
prorated. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 30.00-34.00 mostly 30.00-32.00 few
34.00 occasional lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 26.00-30.75 mostly 26.00-28.00
occasional lower
PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY JUMBO AND EXTRA LARGE LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND
JUMBO AND LARGE FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. PERU. By
Boat, few Via Air. 11 lb cartons bunched Green jbo 26.75-30.75 mostly
26.75-28.75 occasional lower exlge 22.75-25.75 mostly 21.75-23.85 few
28.75-29.75 occasional higher lge 19.75-22.95 mostly 20.75-22.95 occasional
higher and lower std 17.75-20.75 mostly 18.75-19.95 occasional higher and lower
sml 15.00-15.75 White lge no supplies
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 07-MAY-2024
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CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---BEANS: SUPPLY IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET.
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Palletizing and precooling
included. cartons/crates Yellow 4 dz min 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 few 9.95
White 4 dz min 10.95-12.95 mostly 11.95 Bi-Color 4 dz min 10.95-12.95 mostly
10.95 few 9.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND PICKLES GOOD, WAXED MODERATE. MARKET CARTON 24S SLIGHTLY
LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s 21.95-24.00 mostly 21.95 200-300s 25.95-26.00
WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 12.35-14.85 mostly 12.35 few including previous
commitments higher occasional lower fr qual 7.35-8.85 mostly 7.35-8.35
occasional lower cartons 24s 5.00-7.85 mostly 5.00-6.35
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. Medium are wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 6.35-8.85 mostly 7.35
occasional higher fr qual 4.35-6.85 mostly 4.35-5.35
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LARGE LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo
10.35-14.85 mostly 12.35 few previous commitments higher exlge 10.35-14.85
mostly 12.35 few previous commitments higher lge 8.35-10.85 mostly 8.35-10.35
few including previous commitments higher irreg sz fr qual 6.35-8.85 mostly
7.35-8.35 few including previous commitments higher
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET JALAPENO SLIGHTLY LOWER, CUBANELLES
AND LONG HOT ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Cubanelles 8.35-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35 occasional higher Jalapeno
18.35-22.85 mostly 18.35-20.35 Long Hot 16.35-16.85 mostly 16.35 occasional
lower Poblano 32.35-36.85 mostly 34.35-36.35
---SQUASH: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 6.35-8.85 mostly 6.35-7.35 med
4.35-6.85 mostly 4.35-5.35 Yellow Straightneck sml 6.35-8.85 mostly 6.35-7.35
med 4.35-6.85 mostly 4.35-5.35
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 5X6 SZ MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz
18.95-19.00 6x6 sz 22.95-23.00 6x7 sz 22.95-23.00
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Palletizing and precooling included. flats 12 1-pt baskets with lids 6.95-7.95
one label 9.00
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: SUPPLY ORGANIC LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET
ABOUT STEADY. Palletizing and precooling included. Wide range in prices on
organic. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-7.95 one
label 9.00 20 lb cartons loose 12.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 one label 17.00
ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 12.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons
loose Roma exlge 16.95-17.00 lge 16.95-17.00 med 14.95-15.00
NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Precooling included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-10.35 one label
few 12.35
SOUTH FLORIDA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---OKRA: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 16.35-18.85 mostly 16.35
few higher
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 07-MAY-2024
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CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Quality generally good. 30 lb cartons 21.05-24.75 mostly 22.85-23.75 occasional
higher and lower.
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. Quality generally good. 30 lb cartons Nappa 18.05-24.75 mostly
22.45-23.45 few 11.95-14.00, few 28.85 occasional higher
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2024 Season
---ANISE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 20.75-24.55 mostly 21.75-22.75 occasional higher.
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
Quality generally good. cartons 30s 10.35-15.75 mostly 13.75-14.45 occasional
higher 60s 12.45-18.75 mostly 16.45-16.75 occasional higher
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---ARTICHOKES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons Globe 12s 28.75-32.55 mostly 28.75-30.75 18s
32.55-32.75 one label 35.75 24s 30.75-32.75 30s 24.75-30.75 mostly
24.75-28.55 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons Globe 12s 24.95-28.00 one label
35.55 18s supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market
CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---CABBAGE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET RED HIGHER, GREEN
SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 45 lb cartons Round Green Type
14.00-19.55 mostly 16.45-18.75 occasional higher Red Type 28.00-33.85 mostly
28.00-28.55 few 20.25
---ENDIVE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons 24s 24.50-27.45 mostly 24.55-26.85 few 32.75
occasional higher
---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons 24s 28.50-32.75 mostly 28.85-30.45 occasional
higher
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Kale green 24s 10.45-15.85 mostly 13.75-14.85 occasional
higher.
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. cartons bunched Leeks 12s 20.75-27.50 mostly 23.75-25.45 occasional
higher
---PARSLEY: SUPPLY PLAIN FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND PLAIN FAIRLY GOOD, CURLY
MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bunched
Curly 60s 15.45-20.45 mostly 17.45-18.85 occasional hgiher and lower 30s
12.45-17.75 mostly 14.75-16.75 occasional higher Plain 60s 21.85-28.75 mostly
26.45-27.75 occasional higher and lower 30s 18.55-25.75 mostly 25.50-25.75
occasional higher and lower.
---SPINACH: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. cartons bunched 24s 24.45-30.75 mostly 27.55-28.75 occasional higher
IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons/crates White 4 dz min 15.95-17.95 mostly 15.95-16.95
occasional lower. Bi-Color 4 dz min 15.95-19.95 mostly 16.95-17.95 occasional
higher and lower
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-19.95
occasional higher and lower lge 16.95-18.95 irreg sz fr cond 12.95-16.95
mostly 12.95-14.95
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIF, CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZ, MEX CROSSINGS
THROUGH CALEXICO AND SAN LUIS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---CELERY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality and condition. Most shipments
transferred to Central California for consolidation and distribution. cartons 2
dz supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market ORGANIC
cartons 2 1/2 dz 44.50-52.75 mostly 46.95-50.50 occasional higher and lower
cartons film bags Hearts 18s 44.50-46.95 one label 52.75
KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most
present shipments represent previous commitments and/or prior bookings. Wide
range in price, quality and condition. sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge
22.00-29.00 mostly 22.00-25.60 50 lb sacks loose jbo 20.00-23.00 few as high
as 30.00 25 lb sacks loose jbo 10.00-11.50 few as high as 18.00 cartons 30
1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 21.00-23.00 mostly 21.00-21.85 ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb
film bags med-lge 28.00-32.00 few as high as 34.35 25 lb sacks loose jbo
17.00-22.00 few 24.10 cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 30.90-32.00 few
as low as 13.00
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND ROUND GREEN MODERATE, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-9.00
occasional higher Red Type med 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-18.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2023 Season
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-23.00 occasional
higher
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 30 lb
cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND PICKLES MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET PICKLES AND
36S ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
med 9.95-14.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower fr qual
7.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower ord qual 4.95-6.95
occasional higher sml 6.95-10.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 occasional higher lge
8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher cartons 24s 5.95-7.95 occasional
higher 36s 7.95-8.95 occasional higher BUSHEL & 40-45 LB PLASTIC CONTAINERS
Pickles 150-200s 16.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occasional higher 200-300s
18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 occasional higher 300-400s 18.00-22.00 mostly
18.00-20.00 occasional higher
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1
bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 5.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95
occasional higher and lower fr qual 3.95-6.95 occasional higher 24s 5.95-10.95
mostly 6.95-8.95 occasional lower fr qual 3.95-5.95 occasional higher and
lower
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY YELLOW AND ORANGE FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND GREEN
MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET 15 POUND RED AND ORANGE LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 14.95-16.95
lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 med 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 occasional higher
and lower irreg sz fr qual 6.95-9.95 occasional higher Red irreg sz fr qual
8.95-12.95 occasional higher 15 lb cartons Red exlge 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95
occasional higher lge 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 occasional higher GREENHOUSE
11 lb cartons Red exlge 4.00-8.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 occasional higher lge
4.00-7.00 mostly 4.00-5.00 occasional higher Yellow exlge 4.00-8.00 mostly 5.00
occasional higher lge 4.00-7.00 mostly 4.00-5.00 occasional higher Orange exlge
4.00-8.00 mostly 4.00-5.00 occasional higher lge 4.00-7.00 mostly 4.00
occasional higher
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MINI SWEETS AND SERRANO ABOUT
STEADY, POBLANO SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim .75-.92 mostly .84 occasional
higher Jalapeno .64-.80 mostly .69-.74 occasional higher Poblano 1.10-1.37
mostly 1.23 occasional higher Serrano 1.53-1.74 mostly 1.63-1.69 one label 1.79
occasional lower Yellow Chile .91-1.06 mostly .94 cartons 12 1-lb film bags
Mixed Mini Sweet Types 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95
---SQUASH: DEMAND SPAGHETTI FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ZUCCHINI
HIGHER, SPAGHETTI SLIGHTLY HIGHER, ACORN SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 4.95-6.95 occasional
higher and lower sml-med 4.95-6.95 occasional higher and lower med 4.95-6.95
occasional higher and lower Yellow Straightneck sml 10.95-12.95 occasional
higher and lower sml-med 10.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower med
8.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower Grey sml 7.95-12.95 mostly 10.95
occasional higher and lower sml-med 7.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional
lower med 6.95-8.95 occasional higher and lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini
med-lge 5.95-6.95 occasional higher and lower Acorn med 14.95-16.95
occasional higher lge 16.95-18.95 occasional higher Butternut sml 6.95-10.95
mostly 6.95-7.95 occasional higher med 9.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional
higher lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 occasional higher Kabocha med 5.95-9.95
mostly 5.95-6.95 occasional higher lge 6.95-11.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 occasional
higher xlge 8.95-14.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional lower Spaghetti sml
7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 occasional lower med 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional
higher lge 12.95-15.95 mostly 12.95-13.95
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 5X5S MODERATE, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET 5X5S SLIGHTLY LOWER, 5X6
SIZE AND 5X6S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25
lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 4x5 sz 16.95-20.95
mostly 18.95 5x5 sz 16.95-18.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher 5x6 sz
18.95-20.95 occasional lower cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 14.95-18.95
mostly 16.95 4x5s 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 5x5s 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95
few 18.95 5x6s 16.95-18.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET LOOSE SLIGHTLY HIGHER, PINTS ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 6.95-8.95
mostly 7.95 20 lb cartons loose 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 occasional
higher
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET MEDIUM ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS
SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge
14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-17.95 lge 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 med
11.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-13.95
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. Most shipments from Mexico
transferred to Central California for consolidation and distribution. cartons
bunched 48s med 10.45-14.75 mostly 10.50-12.55 few 15.65-16.75 cartons 2 film
bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 11.45-15.75 mostly 12.35-14.55 cartons 4 film
bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 11.45-15.75 mostly 12.35-14.55 ORGANIC cartons
bunched 48s med 22.85-30.75 mostly 26.75-28.95 few 32.00-32.50
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2023 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel crates bunched 60s 11.00-13.00 mostly
12.00-13.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2023 Season
---CHAYOTE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-26.00
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and
quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-26.00
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Wide range in quality
and condition. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim 20.00-23.00 mostly
20.00-21.00
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 50
lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 50 lb sacks Round
Green Type med 4.00-6.00 mostly 6.00
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price, quality,
and condition. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 occasional
higher
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Wide range in price, quality
and condition. Many present shipments from prior bookings and or previous
commitments. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 12.95-15.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 fr qual
8.95-11.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 ord qual 5.95-7.95 mostly 5.95-6.95 lge 8.95-11.95
mostly 8.95-10.95
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s flmwrpd 22.95-25.95 mostly 22.95-24.95
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY YELLOW AND ORANGE HEAVY. DEMAND RED MODERATE,
OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET YELLOW MUCH LOWER, ORANGE LOWER, RED ABOUT STEADY.
Wide range in price and quality. GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red jbo 5.00-7.00
mostly 6.00-7.00 exlge 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 lge 4.00-6.00 mostly
5.00-6.00 Yellow jbo 3.00-4.00 some sales shipped open with price to be
established later exlge 3.00-4.00 some sales shipped open with price to be
established later. Orange jbo 3.00-4.00 mostly 4.00 some sales shipped open
with price to be established later exlge 3.00-4.00 mostly 4.00 some sales
shipped open with price to be established later
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY SERRANO LIGHT. DEMAND SERRANO GOOD AND POBLANO GOOD,
OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ANAHEIM AND POBLANO SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. Wide range in price, quality, condition and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Anaheim 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00-30.00 Jalapeno 30.00-34.00 mostly 32.00-34.00
occasional lower Poblano 40.00-44.00 mostly 42.00-44.00 Serrano 50.00-55.00
mostly 52.00-54.00 8 lb cartons Habanero orange 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 2 LAYER MUCH LOWER, LOOSE SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 20.95-24.95
mostly 20.95-22.95 4x5 sz 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 5x5 sz 18.95-21.95
mostly 18.95-20.95 5x6 sz 18.95-21.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 cartons 2 layer Vine
Ripes 4x4s 18.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-21.95 4x5s 18.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-21.95
5x5s 18.95-21.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 5x6s 18.95-21.95 mostly 18.95-20.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 5.95-7.95
mostly 6.95-7.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge
17.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 lge 16.95-19.95 mostly 17.95-18.95 med
14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-15.95
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2024 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 60S LOWER, 30S ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons bunched
30s 7.95-14.50 mostly 9.95-12.95 60s 13.95-18.95 mostly 13.95-16.95
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---CELERY: DEMAND HEARTS MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 2 DOZEN ABOUT
STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in price,
quality and condition. cartons 2 dz 20.85-28.55 mostly 22.65-25.75 few
14.95-16.95, few 31.75 2 1/2 dz 20.85-28.55 mostly 22.65-25.75 few 13.95-16.95,
few 31.75 3 dz 20.85-28.75 mostly 22.65-25.75 few 12.95-14.95 cartons film bags
Hearts 18s 19.75-26.50 mostly 22.55-24.15 few 28.45-28.50
OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in price, quality and condition. cartons bunched Kale green 24s
10.95-14.95 mostly 11.95-14.00 Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s 12.95-18.00 mostly
14.00-15.95
---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality and condition. cartons bunched Curly 60s 16.95-18.95 mostly
18.95 Plain 60s 24.00-27.00 mostly 24.95-26.95
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SHORT TRIM ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY
HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 15.00-18.75 mostly
16.25-17.75 few 20.75-21.50 bchd 18s 15.50-19.25 mostly 16.75-18.25 occasional
higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 15.00-19.75 mostly 17.00-18.95 few
20.25-21.75 occasional higher Short Trim 16.00-20.75 mostly 18.00-19.95 few
21.25-22.75 occasional higher
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 9-12S SLIGHTLY
LOWER, 16S LOWER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s
18.00-22.75 mostly 18.75-20.75 occasional higher 12s 18.00-24.55 mostly
20.45-23.50 few 25.45-25.75 occasional lower 16s 14.45-20.45 mostly 16.45-19.55
occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 24S SLIGHLTY LOWER, 30S ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. cartons flm lined 24s 23.75-31.55 mostly
27.45-29.00 few 32.45-33.75 occasional higher 24s flmwrpd 24.75-32.55 mostly
28.45-30.00 few 33.45-34.75 occasional higher 30s flmwrpd 20.75-25.85 mostly
20.75-22.50 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Boston 24s 18.55-22.45 mostly 18.55-20.75 few 23.75-24.50
Green Leaf 24s 24.00-28.75 mostly 25.50-27.75 few 29.85-30.45 Red Leaf 24s
22.75-26.95 mostly 22.75-24.75 few 27.25-28.75 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons 24s 34.95-40.85 mostly
36.50-38.75 few 41.50-42.50 occasional lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts
36.50-43.50 mostly 39.50-41.95 few 34.50-35.00, few 44.50-45.45 cartons film
lined Hearts 48s 38.50-44.75 mostly 40.65-42.75 few 35.50-36.00, few
45.50-46.85
SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND ROUND GREEN LIGHT, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-9.00
occasional lower Red Type med 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00
SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services
included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons bchd 14s
14.00-17.35 mostly 14.00-15.25 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 12.00-18.35 mostly
15.75-17.85 Short Trim 15.55-19.00 mostly 16.55-18.35 few as high as 22.00
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons film wrapped White 9s
supplies in too few hands to establish a market 12s 10.00-20.00 mostly
14.00-18.00 few as high as 21.00 16s supplies in too few hands to establish a
market
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 2 DOZEN SLIGHTY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons 2
dz 12.00-18.65 mostly 14.05-16.55 2 1/2 dz 12.35-17.35 mostly 14.00-15.50 3 dz
10.00-13.35 mostly 12.00-13.00
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Quality generally good. cartons flm lined 24s 19.00-24.85 mostly
20.00-23.35 24s flmwrpd 19.00-24.35 mostly 21.00-24.05
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Quality generally good. cartons Green Leaf 24s 23.00-25.00 Red Leaf
24s supplies in too few hands to establish a market.
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Quality generally good. cartons 24s 32.00-34.00 cartons 12 3-count
packages Hearts 34.35-39.85
SOUTH & CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---BEETS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most
shipments from Mexico transferred to Central California for consolidation and
distribution. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 12.85-16.75 mostly 14.75-15.55
ORGANIC cartons bunched Red Type 12s 14.85-18.50 mostly 15.85-16.50 24s
22.85-28.35 mostly 26.85-27.35
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra service
included. Wide range in quality and condition. Most shipments from Mexico
transferred to Central California for consolidation and distribution. 25 lb
cartons med 12.55-17.65 mostly 13.00-16.55 few 18.35-19.45
---RADISHES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra service included.
Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Central California for consolidation
and distribution. cartons bunched Red 24s 9.55-14.75 mostly 11.95-13.75 few
15.45-15.75 48s 14.35-17.75 mostly 14.35-16.45 few 18.45-18.95
SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
MISC HERBS
2024 Season
---ANISE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. Quality
generally good. ORGANIC cartons 12s 11.75-17.85 mostly 11.75-12.00 occasional
higher
---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Quality generally good. ORGANIC cartons bunched 30s 16.50-22.50 mostly
18.95-20.50 few 28.85 occasional higher
SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
ORGANIC cartons bchd 14s 24.00-31.50 mostly 26.00-28.95 few 32.50-32.75
occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 28.00-34.95 mostly 29.00-32.50
few 38.50-38.75 occasional higher
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
ORGANIC 45 lb cartons Round Green Type 20.50-28.85 mostly 21.75-22.50
occasional higher Red Type 18.85-23.00 mostly 21.50-22.00 occasional higher
and lower.
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
ORGANIC cartons film wrapped White 9s 35.50-40.75 mostly 35.50-38.50 few
42.00-42.95 occasional lower 12s 34.00-42.95 mostly 37.50-40.85 few 44.75-44.85
16s 35.50-40.75 mostly 35.50-38.50 few 42.00-42.95
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. ORGANIC
cartons bunched Kale green 24s 16.75-24.00 mostly 18.95-20.50 occasional higher
red 24s 17.85-24.00 mostly 18.50-19.50 occasional higher Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s
16.75-20.50 mostly 17.75-18.75 few as high as 24.00 occasional higher
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. ORGANIC cartons 24s flmwrpd 24.75-28.95 mostly 24.75-26.50 12s
flmwrpd 13.00-16.95 mostly 14.50-15.75
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.
ORGANIC cartons Green Leaf 24s 40.75-42.50 few 46.00-46.50 Red Leaf 24s
32.85-42.50 mostly 38.85-40.95 few 46.00-46.50
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in prices. ORGANIC cartons 24s 40.50-42.95 few 46.50 occasional
higher cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 36.75-42.85 mostly 38.50-40.85 few
44.75-44.95
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
ORGANIC cartons bunched Leeks 12s 16.85-24.50 mostly 22.85-24.50 occasional
higher.
---PARSLEY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
ORGANIC cartons bunched Curly 30s 22.50-30.85 mostly 25.50-26.75 occasional
higher and lower Plain 30s 22.50-28.95 mostly 25.50-26.75 occasional higher
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. ORGANIC
cartons bunched 24s 40.85-48.00 occasional higher
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 07-MAY-2024
Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
SOUTH GEORGIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2023 Season
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. cartons bunched Collard 24s
9.00-11.00 mostly 11.00 Kale 24s 9.00-11.00 mostly 11.00 Mustard Curly 24s
9.00-11.00 mostly 11.00 Flat 24s 9.00-11.00 mostly 11.00 Turnip Tops 24s
9.00-11.00 mostly 11.00
SOUTH GEORGIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN TYPE SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS STEADY.
Includes 1 7/8 cartons 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 7.00-8.00 occasional
higher, few lower lge 6.00 Red Type med 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 40 lb cartons
Savoy Type med 12.00-14.00 mostly 14.00
---SQUASH: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK
LOWER, OTHERS STEADY. Palletizing and pre-cooling included. 1/2 bushel cartons
Zucchini sml 8.00 med 6.00 Yellow Straightneck sml 8.00 few higher med 6.00
few higher
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 07-MAY-2024
Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.
OREGON/WASHINGTON COAST DISTRICTS
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---RHUBARB: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 20 lb cartons/lugs good qual 29.00-38.90 mostly 35.00-38.00
ORGANIC 15 lb cartons good qual 36.00-38.00
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT & LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY WASHINGTON
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis
VEGETABLES
2024 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or
prior bookings. Harvest curtailed by cold weather. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb
bunched WAExFcy lge 52.75-63.75 mostly 55.75-58.75 std 52.75-63.75 mostly
55.75-58.75 11 lb cartons/crates bunched WAExFcy lge 20.75-24.75 mostly
22.75-24.75 std 20.75-24.75 mostly 22.75-24.75
