WASHINGTON, DC 22-FEB-2024 WA_FV102 Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Thursday, February 22, 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. FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 22-FEB-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued twice weekly - usually Monday and Thursday. *No report will be issued on Monday, February 19,2024 in observance of Federal Holiday. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 28.00-30.00 occasional higher No Grade Marks med 19.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 occasional lower jbo 22.00-25.00 few low as 21.00 Red Types U.S. No. 1 28.00-32.00 No Grade Marks med 19.00-22.00 occasional lower jbo 23.00-25.00 few lower White Types U.S. No. 1 35.00-40.00 No Grade Marks med 21.00-25.00 jbo 22.00-25.00 Japanese Types U.S. No. 1 40.00-42.00 No Grade Marks med 40.00-42.00 FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 22-FEB-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. MEXICO CROSSINGS THRU CALEXICO, CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2024 Season ---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Some previous commitments booked at a higher price. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge 17.75-22.75 mostly 18.75 occasional higher few lower std 17.75-22.75 mostly 18.75 occasional higher few lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green jbo 8.75-11.75 mostly 8.75-10.75 occasional higher and lower lge 9.75-13.75 mostly 10.75 occasional lower std 9.75-12.75 mostly 9.75-10.75 occasional lower ORGANIC 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 13.75-16.75 mostly 13.75-14.75 occasional lower std 13.75-16.75 mostly 13.75-14.75 occasional lower MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 22-FEB-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. BRAZIL IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG 2024 Season ---GINGER ROOT: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. By air. 30 lb cartons supplies in too few hands to establish a market CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG 2024 Season ---CALABAZA: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica. 40 lb sacks 18.00-20.00 mostly 20.00 ---CHAYOTE: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Costa Rica. 40 lb cartons 30.00 ---GINGER ROOT: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET COSTA RICA HIGHER , PERU STEADY. Mainly Peru organic, some Costa Rica.Costa Rica, organic wide range in price. cartons 35.00-39.00 occasional lower ORGANIC 30 lb cartons 54.00-62.00 mostly 54.00-58.00 ---MALANGA: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET BLANCA LOWER, LILA LOWER. Costa Rica, Ecuador. Blanca wide range in price. 40 lb cartons Blanca lge 48.00-50.00 occasional higher Lila lge 48.00-50.00 occasional higher ---TARO: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica, Ecuador. 40 lb cartons Eddoes sml 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 Dasheen (Coco, Islena) lge supplies in too few hands to establish a market. ---YAMS (NAMES): SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET COLUMBIA ABOUT STEADY, JAMAICA LOWER. Wide range in price. 40 lb cartons white 22.50-32.00 mostly 29.00-30.00 45 lb cartons Yellow 60.00-62.00 occasional higher ---YUCA (CASSAVA): SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Costa Rica. 37 lb cartons 18.00-19.00 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. GUATEMALA. Via Air and Boat. Wide range in quality and condition. 5 lb cartons bagged Haricot Vert (French Type) 11.00-13.00 mostly 11.00-12.50 occasional higher Clipped 13.00-14.00 occasional higher ---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT AND IN FEW HANDS. DEMAND GOOD. HONDURAS. By Boat. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. Most sales prorated. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med supplies insufficient to quote fr qual supplies insufficient to quote ord qual supplies insufficient to quote lge supplies insufficient to quote cartons 24s supplies insufficient to quote ---OKRA: SUPPLY HEAVY. DEMAND MEDIUM-LARGE MODERATE, INDIAN TYPE LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. HONDURAS. By Boat, many Via Air. Wide range in price. 1/2 bushel cartons med-lge 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 via air 21.00 Indian type 10.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-14.00 occasional higher and lower via air 18.00 ---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY SNOW PEAS FAIRLY LIGHT, SUGAR SNAP PEAS LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. GUATEMALA. Via Air and Boat. Wide range in quality, condition and price. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 10.00-12.75 mostly 10.00-11.00 few high as 15.00 occasional higher and lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 17.00-19.75 mostly 17.00-18.00 few high as 20.00 occasional higher ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 22-FEB-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Machine Picked 14.35-16.85 mostly 14.85-16.85 few including previous commitments higher ---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Palletizing and precooling included. cartons/crates Yellow 4 dz min 36.95-38.95 few 40.95 White 4 dz min 36.95-38.95 mostly 36.95 Bi-Color 4 dz min 34.95-36.95 few low as 32.95, one label few high as 40.95 ---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET. ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Includes palletizing and precooling. Wide range in pricing. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 22.35-28.85 mostly 24.35 few including previous commitments higher occasional lower exlge 20.35-26.85 mostly 22.35 few including previous commitments higher lge 20.35-24.85 mostly 20.35 few including previous commitments higher irreg sz fr qual 16.35-20.85 mostly 16.35-18.35 few previous commitments higher few including previous commitments lower ---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles 24.35-24.85 mostly 24.35 Jalapeno 20.35-22.85 mostly 20.35-22.35 ---SQUASH: DEMAND ZUCCHINI GOOD, YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK MODERATE. MARKET ZUCCHINI SMALL SLIGHTLY HIGHER, ZUCCHINI MEDIUM HIGHER, YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 12.35-14.85 mostly 12.35-14.35 occasional higher med 10.35-12.85 mostly 12.35 occasional higher Yellow Straightneck sml 16.35-18.85 mostly 16.35 few lower med 14.35-16.85 mostly 14.35 few lower ---TOMATOES: DEMAND 6X7 SIZE MODERATE, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 34.95-35.95 6x6 sz 34.95-35.95 6x7 sz 24.95-25.00 occas lower ---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Palletizing and precooling included. In few hands. flats 12 1-pt baskets with lids 36.95-37.00 ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Palletizing and precooling included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 17.95-18.00 20 lb cartons loose 48.95-49.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 36.95-37.95 few previous commitments 28.95 ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 16.95-17.00 lge 16.95-17.00 med 12.95-13.00 NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---CABBAGE: DEMAND ROUND GREEN TYPE GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 12.85-14.85 few high as 16.85 Red Type med 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 few low as 16.00, occas higher 1 3/4 bushel crates and 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med 15.00-17.00 few 18.00 SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---ENDIVE: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET. ---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Supplies in few hands. Include some 14 and 16 count packs. Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 24.95-25.95 24s 25.95-26.95 occas higher ---RADISHES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Supplies in few hands. Some harvest curtailed due to wet fields. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags Red 14.95-15.95 cartons topped 14 1-lb film bags Red 14.95-15.95 PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 22-FEB-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons bchd 14s 10.50-13.50 mostly 10.75-11.85 few 14.75 bchd 18s 11.00-14.00 mostly 11.25-12.35 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.65-14.75 mostly 11.65-12.85 few 15.50 Short Trim 11.95-15.75 mostly 12.65-13.85 few 16.50 ORGANIC cartons bchd 14s 12.50-15.85 mostly 14.50-15.85 few 20.95-21.50 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 14.50-17.85 mostly 16.50-17.85 few 23.50-24.95 ---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 16S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 9-12S ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons film wrapped White 9s 22.45-30.75 mostly 26.50-28.75 few 31.50-32.50 12s 26.95-31.75 mostly 28.45-30.75 few 32.00-32.75 16s 25.75-30.75 mostly 25.75-28.00 few 31.50-31.75 ORGANIC cartons film wrapped White 12s 22.85-30.95 mostly 24.85-27.50 few 32.95 occasional higher ---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons flm lined 24s 25.00-32.75 mostly 28.55-30.45 few 33.50-34.75 occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 26.00-33.75 mostly 29.55-31.45 few 34.50-35.75 occasional lower 30s flmwrpd 25.00-29.45 mostly 25.00-26.75 few 30.75 one label 33.50 ORGANIC cartons 12s flmwrpd 12.50-18.95 mostly 14.50-17.85 one label 19.85 ---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY RED LEAF VERY LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND RED LEAF GOOD, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons Boston 24s 16.25-20.50 mostly 16.25-17.75 few 22.50-22.75 Green Leaf 24s 15.50-18.55 mostly 15.50-16.85 few 20.50 Red Leaf 24s 15.45-18.85 mostly 15.45-17.75 few 20.45-20.75 ORGANIC cartons Green Leaf 24s 16.50-22.35 mostly 16.50-18.50 occasional higher ---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, HEARTS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons 24s 15.95-20.75 mostly 16.50-17.75 few 21.75-22.50 one label 24.45 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 17.95-22.75 mostly 18.75-20.95 few 25.45-25.50 one label 27.45 cartons film lined Hearts 48s 19.50-24.75 mostly 20.50-22.75 few 26.45-27.50 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 24s 24.85-30.50 mostly 24.85-26.85 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 18.50-23.85 mostly 19.50-21.75 few 24.35 occasional higher IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 18.00-28.00 mostly 24.00-25.00 occasional higher 12s 18.00-28.00 mostly 25.00-26.00 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons film wrapped White 12s 16.00-24.00 occasional higher ---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons flm lined 24s 18.00-31.00 mostly 29.00-30.00 occasional higher 24s flmwrpd 18.00-32.00 mostly 30.00-31.00 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 12s flmwrpd 13.00-20.75 mostly 15.00-17.00 ---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 12.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occasional higher Red Leaf 24s 12.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons Green Leaf 24s 16.75-22.95 mostly 20.75-21.95 occasional higher Red Leaf 24s 16.75-22.95 mostly 20.75-21.95 occasional higher ---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 24s 13.00-21.00 mostly 18.95-19.95 occasional higher cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 13.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 24s 16.95-23.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 occasional higher cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 19.00-24.75 mostly 22.00-23.00 IMPERIAL, COACHELLA & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 8.00-15.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 occasional higher bchd 18s 8.00-16.00 mostly 11.00-13.00 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.00-19.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 occasional higher and lower Short Trim 12.00-19.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons bchd 14s 17.00-23.85 mostly 18.75-20.00 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 22.95-29.00 occasional higher 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 MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---BOK CHOY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 30 lb cartons 14.45-21.75 mostly 18.85-20.75 few 11.50-12.45 ---CHINESE CABBAGE: SUPPLY 30 POUND LIGHT, 50 POUND HEAVY. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 50 lb cartons Nappa 12.45-19.45 mostly 14.45-14.95 occasional higher 30 lb cartons Nappa 15.05-19.25 mostly 17.25-18.85 few 20.55 occasional lower 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 MISC HERBS 2023 Season ---ANISE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s 19.45-22.85 mostly 20.55-21.75 few 23.75 ORGANIC cartons 12s 10.00-12.85 one label 16.85 few as low as 7.95 ---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 30S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 60S ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality, and conditon. cartons 30s 10.35-13.45 mostly 10.75-12.85 few 14.55 60s 13.35-16.75 mostly 14.45-15.75 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 30s 12.50-18.95 mostly 15.75-16.50 one label 20.85 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 ---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 45 lb cartons Round Green Type med 12.55-15.00 mostly 12.55-14.85 occasional higher Red Type med 20.00-23.75 mostly 21.85-23.75 ORGANIC 45 lb cartons Round Green Type 12.95-20.50 mostly 14.95-18.75 few 22.00 Red Type 16.95-23.35 mostly 18.95-20.85 few 24.00-24.50 ---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons 2 dz 10.55-15.75 mostly 12.45-14.75 few 16.00-17.50 2 1/2 dz 10.55-15.75 mostly 12.45-14.75 few 16.00-17.50 3 dz 10.55-15.75 mostly 12.50-14.55 few 16.00-17.50 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 13.55-19.50 mostly 15.00-17.55 few 20.45-20.75 ORGANIC cartons 2 1/2 dz 18.75-30.95 mostly 21.75-23.50 few 32.50 one label 38.50 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 18.00-28.95 mostly 22.75-26.85 one label 38.50 ---ENDIVE: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality, and condition. cartons 24s 24.45-35.75 mostly 26.45-35.45 few 38.75 ---ESCAROLE: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality, and condition. cartons 24s 34.45-38.75 mostly 34.45-36.45 ---GREENS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality, and condition. cartons bunched Kale green 24s 9.45-13.75 mostly 10.45-12.75 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons bunched Kale green 24s 14.85-18.85 mostly 16.50-18.75 occasional lower red 24s 16.50-18.85 mostly 16.50-18.50 occasional lower Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s 16.00-18.85 mostly 16.50-18.50 occasional lower ---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality and condition. cartons bunched Curly 60s 14.45-20.25 mostly 16.65-19.75 few 12.45-12.75 30s 16.05-18.75 mostly 16.05-16.75 occasional lower Plain 60s 14.45-19.75 mostly 16.65-18.75 few 20.25 occasional lower 30s 15.75-18.25 mostly 16.05-17.75 occasional lower ORGANIC cartons bunched Curly 30s 16.00-20.50 mostly 16.00-18.95 Plain 30s 16.00-20.75 mostly 16.00-18.95 ---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 24s 13.85-19.45 mostly 16.50-18.75 occasional lower KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 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 conditon. sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 24.00-27.00 mostly 24.00-25.60 few as high as 36.00 50 lb sacks loose jbo 28.00-29.00 few as high as 45.00 25 lb sacks loose jbo 12.00-14.00 few as high as 25.00 cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 19.80-20.80 few as high as 32.00 ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 34.35-36.00 few as high as 46.00 25 lb sacks loose jbo 18.00-24.10 occasional higher cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 28.50-29.45 few as high as 44.00 LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, 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. 1 1/9 bushel crates bunched 60s 19.85-21.85 mostly 20.85-21.85 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 FAIRLY LIGHT, RED GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 11.00-13.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 Red Type med 22.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 ---GREENS: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Collard 24s 14.85-16.85 Kale 24s 14.85-16.85 Mustard 24s 14.85-16.85 Turnip Tops 24s 14.85-16.85 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 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET MUCH LOWER. Extra services included. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 18.95-20.95 occasional higher and lower ---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY YELLOW LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. cartons Yellow 4 dz min 26.95-30.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 White 4 dz min 18.00-22.95 mostly 20.95-21.95 Bi-Color 4 dz min 18.00-22.95 mostly 20.95 ---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND PICKLES AND PERSIAN FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET PICKLES SLIGHTLY HIGHER, MEDIUM AND LONG SEEDLESS SMALL SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in prices. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 36.95-40.95 few 42.95 occasional higher fr qual 30.95-34.95 few 36.95 occasional higher ord qual 26.95-30.95 few 32.95 occasional higher sml 28.95-32.95 few 34.95 occasional higher and lower lge 36.95-40.95 few 42.95-44.95 occasional higher cartons 24s 14.95-16.95 few 18.95 occasional higher 36s 18.95-20.95 few 22.95 occasional higher and lower BUSHEL & 40-45 LB PLASTIC CONTAINERS Pickles 150-200s 30.95-32.95 mostly 30.95 200-300s 32.95-34.95 mostly 32.95 300-400s 32.95-34.95 mostly 32.95 GREENHOUSE cartons film wrapped Long Seedless med 12s 8.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower sml 12s 6.95-8.95 occasional higher lge 12s 8.95-10.95 occasional higher irreg sz fr qual 10.95-12.95 occasional higher 22 lb cartons Persian sml-med 28.95 sml 28.95 ---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 18.95-20.95 mostly 20.95 occasional higher fr qual 12.95-14.95 occasional higher 24s 18.95-20.95 occasional higher fr qual 12.95-14.95 occasional higher ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GREEN GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET GREEN SLIGHTLY HIGHER, RED 11 POUND ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 18.95-20.95 occasional higher exlge 18.95-20.95 occasional higher lge 16.95-18.95 occasional higher med 12.95-14.95 occasional higher and lower irreg sz fr qual 10.95-14.95 occasional higher Red irreg sz fr qual 32.95-34.95 occasional higher and lower Yellow irreg sz fr qual supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market 15 lb cartons Red jbo 20.95-22.95 occasional higher exlge 20.95-22.95 occasional higher lge 18.95-20.95 occasional higher GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 14.95-16.95 occasional higher lge 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 occasional higher med 12.95-14.95 Yellow exlge 16.95-18.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher lge 16.95-18.95 occasional higher Orange exlge 18.95-20.95 occasional higher lge 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher med 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 occasional lower ---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET JALAPENO SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Poblano wide range in prices. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Anaheim .61-.67 occasional higher per lb Jalapeno .39-.42 occasional higher Poblano .73-.83 occasional higher and lower Serrano .42-.47 few .50 occasional higher Yellow Chile .50-.57 few .61 occasional higher cartons 12 1-lb film bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types 16.95-18.95 occasional higher ---SQUASH: SUPPLY YELLOW MEDIUM-LARGE LIGHT. DEMAND YELLOW AND KABOCHA GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW AND GREY MEDIUM SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Supplies Yellow medium-large in few hands. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 12.95-14.95 occasional higher and lower sml-med 12.95-14.95 occasional higher and lower med 10.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower Yellow Straightneck sml 24.95-26.95 occasional higher sml-med 24.95-26.95 occasional higher med 22.95-24.95 occasional higher Grey sml 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 few 14.95 sml-med 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher and lower med 8.95-10.95 few 12.95 occasional lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini med-lge 10.95-12.95 Yellow Straightneck med-lge 16.95-18.95 occasional lower Acorn med 10.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower lge 12.95-14.95 occasional higher and lower Butternut sml 6.95-8.95 occasional higher med 8.95-10.95 occasional higher lge 10.95-12.95 few 14.95 Kabocha med 14.95-16.95 lge 16.95-18.95 xlge 16.95-18.95 Spaghetti sml 6.95-8.95 occasional higher med 8.95-10.95 occasional higher lge 10.95-12.95 occasional higher ---TOMATOES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 36.95-40.95 mostly 38.95-40.95 few 41.95 occasional lower 4x5s 36.95-40.95 mostly 38.95-40.95 few 41.95 occasional lower 5x5s 36.95-40.95 mostly 38.95-40.95 few 41.95 occasional lower 5x6s 36.95-40.95 mostly 38.95-40.95 few 41.95 occasional lower ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 11.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 few 16.95 20 lb cartons loose 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 few 26.95 ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 10.95-14.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 lge 9.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 few 14.95 med 8.95-10.95 mostly 9.95 occasional higher 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Western Arizona for consolidation and distribution. cartons bunched 48s med 24.00-31.45 mostly 27.00-29.95 few 32.45-33.45 occasional higher and lower Leeks 12s 16.95-20.85 mostly 17.45-19.50 occasional higher cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 24.55-32.35 mostly 28.00-30.95 few 33.45-35.85 occasional higher and lower cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 24.55-32.35 mostly 28.00-30.95 few 33.45-35.85 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s med 24.75-32.85 mostly 28.75-30.95 few 34.85 occasional higher Leeks 12s 20.95-30.75 mostly 22.35-24.95 few 32.50 occasional higher MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC HERBS 2023 Season ---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel crates bunched 60s 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 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 LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons 16.00-19.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occasional higher ---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 19.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim 10.00-13.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occasional higher ---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 9.00-11.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 50 lb sacks Round Green Type med 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 ---CARROTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price, quality, and condition. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 9.00-12.00 mostly 9.00-11.00 occasional higher ---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price, quality and condition. Most present shipments from prior bookings and or previous commitments. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 42.95-46.95 mostly 42.95-44.95 fr qual 38.95-42.95 mostly 38.95-40.95 ord qual 32.95-36.95 mostly 34.95-36.95 lge 44.95-48.95 mostly 46.95-48.95 ---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 24s flmwrpd 19.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in price and quality. GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red jbo 22.00-25.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 exlge 22.00-25.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 lge 18.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-21.00 Yellow jbo 20.00-24.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 exlge 20.00-24.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 Orange jbo 20.00-24.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 exlge 20.00-24.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 ---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price, quality, condition and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Anaheim 19.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-20.00 Jalapeno 18.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 Poblano 25.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-27.00 Serrano 21.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 8 lb cartons Habanero orange 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 ---TOMATOES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 32.95-36.95 mostly 32.95-34.95 occasional higher 4x5 sz 32.95-36.95 mostly 32.95-34.95 5x5 sz 30.95-34.95 mostly 30.95-32.95 5x6 sz 30.95-34.95 mostly 30.95-32.95 cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 30.95-34.95 mostly 32.95-34.95 4x5s 30.95-34.95 mostly 32.95-34.95 5x5s 30.95-34.95 mostly 30.95-32.95 5x6s 30.95-34.95 mostly 30.95-32.95 ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in quality and condition. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 12.95-15.95 mostly 13.95-14.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 10.95-13.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 occasional higher lge 9.95-11.95 mostly 10.95-11.95 med 8.30-10.95 mostly 8.30-9.95 OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC HERBS 2022 Season ---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons bunched 30s 7.95-11.95 mostly 10.00-11.95 occasional higher 60s 11.95-18.95 mostly 15.00-15.95 OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range quality and condition. cartons 2 dz 8.85-13.75 mostly 10.45-12.65 few 15.00-15.75 2 1/2 dz 8.85-13.75 mostly 10.45-12.65 few 15.00-15.75 3 dz 8.95-13.00 mostly 10.45-12.65 few 14.45-15.75 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 12.95-18.75 mostly 14.50-16.00 few 19.50 ---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons bunched Kale green 24s 11.95-13.50 mostly 11.95-12.95 Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s 11.95-18.00 mostly 12.95-15.95 ---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons bunched Curly 60s 12.95-14.95 mostly 14.00-14.95 few 18.95 Plain 60s 12.95-14.95 mostly 14.00-14.95 few 18.95 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 GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 Red Type med 21.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET BUNCHED SLIGHTLY LOWER, CROWN CUT ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 7.00-8.50 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 7.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 few 12.00-12.50 Short Trim supplies in too few hands to establish a market ---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality and condition. cartons film wrapped White 9s 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 few 23.00 12s 16.00-23.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 few as high as 26.00 16s supplies in too few hands to establish a market, ---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons 2 dz 7.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 occasional lower 2 1/2 dz 9.00-11.00 mostly 9.50-10.55 occasional higher and lower 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 ---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra service included. Wide range in quality and condition. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Western Arizona for consolidation and distribution. 25 lb cartons med 16.55-21.75 mostly 17.55-19.75 few 22.45-22.55 occasional lower SOUTH DISTRICT 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 ---ARTICHOKES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Globe 12s 15.75-20.75 mostly 17.75-19.75 one label 22.55 18s 16.75-22.75 mostly 18.75-20.75 one label 24.55 24s 16.75-22.75 mostly 18.75-20.75 one label 24.55 30s 15.75-19.75 mostly 16.75-18.55 few 20.55-20.75 ORGANIC cartons Globe 12s 24.00-28.55 mostly 24.95-26.55 18s 20.00-28.55 mostly 22.95-26.55 24s 20.00-28.55 mostly 22.95-26.55 ---BEETS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 14.45-17.85 mostly 15.75-16.75 occasional lower ORGANIC cartons bunched Red Type 12s 14.00-18.50 mostly 16.50-18.00 occasional higher 24s 18.85-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 Gold Type 12s 14.00-20.35 mostly 16.50-18.50 few high as 21.85 24s 18.85-24.00 mostly 18.85-20.00 ---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra service included. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Western Arizona for consolidation and distribution. cartons bunched Red 24s 10.95-14.75 mostly 11.45-13.50 48s 11.50-17.45 mostly 14.45-16.75 few 18.55-18.75 RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 22-FEB-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued twice weekly Monday and Thursday. Wide range in price. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 16.00-18.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 occasional lower U.S. No. 2 9.00-13.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 few lower No Grade Marks jbo 9.00-13.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 occasional lower THOMASVILLE-BIWEEKLY Shipping Point Prices as of 22-FEB-2024 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. LOUISIANA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2022 Season ---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 20.00-21.00 U.S. No. 2 15.00 few lower No Grade Marks jbo 15.00 few lower MISSISSIPPI Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---SWEET POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Report issued twice weekly - usually Monday and Thursday. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 17.00-21.00 mostly 17.00-19.00 U.S. No. 2 10.50-12.00 No Grade Marks jbo 10.50-12.00