WASHINGTON, DC 29-FEB-2024 WA_FV102 Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Thursday, February 29, 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 29-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. 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 29-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 VERY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched Green lge 13.75-16.75 mostly 14.75 occasional higher some lower std 13.75-16.75 mostly 14.75 occasional higher some lower 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green jbo 8.75-10.75 mostly 8.75-9.75 occasional lower lge 8.75-10.75 mostly 8.75-9.75 occasional higher and lower std 8.75-10.75 mostly 8.75-9.75 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 12.75-15.75 mostly 13.75 std 12.75-15.75 mostly 13.75 MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 29-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 ABOUT STEADY. Costa Rica. 40 lb sacks 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 ---CHAYOTE: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Costa Rica. Wide range in price. 40 lb cartons 30.00-34.00 ---GINGER ROOT: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET COSTA RICA STEADY , PERU STEADY. Mainly Peru organic, some Costa Rica.Costa Rica, organic wide range in price. cartons 30.00-37.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC 30 lb cartons 52.00-62.00 mostly 54.00-58.00 ---MALANGA: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET BLANCA LOWER, LILA ABOUT STEADY. Costa Rica, Ecuador. Blanca wide range in price. 40 lb cartons Blanca lge 40.00-55.00 mostly 45.00-50.00 Lila lge 49.00-55.00 mostly 52.00-55.00 ---TARO: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Costa Rica, Ecuador. 40 lb cartons Eddoes sml 18.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 occasional higher Dasheen (Coco, Islena) lge supplies in too few hands to establish a market. ---YAMS (NAMES): SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET COLUMBIA SLIGHTLY HIGHER, JAMAICA ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price. 40 lb cartons white 28.00-34.00 mostly 32.00-34.00 occasional lower 45 lb cartons Yellow 57.00-62.00 mostly 58.00-62.00 occasional higher ---YUCA (CASSAVA): SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Costa Rica. 37 lb cartons 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00 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 CONVENTIONAL FAIRLY GOOD, CLIPPED FAIRLY SLOW. MARKET CLIPPED SLIGHTLY LOWER, CONVENTIONAL ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA. Via Air and Boat. Wide range in quality and condition. 5 lb cartons bagged Haricot Vert (French Type) 12.00-13.00 mostly 12.00-12.50 Clipped 13.00-14.00 occasional lower ---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT AND IN FEW HANDS. DEMAND VERY 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 insuffucient 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 FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET INDIAN TYPE SLIGHTLY HIGHER, MEDIUM-LARGE SLIGHTLY LOWER. HONDURAS. By Boat, some Via Air. 1/2 bushel cartons med-lge 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00 via air 20.00 Indian type 12.00-14.00 mostly 13.00 via air 18.00 ---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY SNOW PEAS FAIRLY LIGHT, SUGAR SNAP PEAS LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. GUATEMALA. Via Air and Boat. Wide range in quality, condition and price. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 12.00-14.50 mostly 12.00-13.00 few high as 15.50 occasional higher Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 17.00-20.50 mostly 17.00-19.00 few high as 22.50 occasional higher ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 29-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 FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Machine Picked 12.85-14.85 mostly 14.85 few previous commitments higher ---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY WHITE VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Palletizing and precooling included. cartons/crates Yellow 4 dz min 26.95-30.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 few high as 32.95 White 4 dz min 26.95-30.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occas higher Bi-Color 4 dz min 26.95-30.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occas higher ---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY INSUFFICIENT AND IN TOO FEW HANDS TO ESTABLISH A MARKET. ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. Wide range in pricing. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 20.35-24.85 mostly 20.35 few previous commitments higher few including previous commitments lower exlge 18.35-22.85 mostly 18.35-20.35 few previous commitments higher and lower lge 16.35-16.85 mostly 16.35 few including previous commitments higher and lower irreg sz fr qual 12.35-14.85 mostly 14.35 few including previous commitments higher few previous commitments lower ---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LGHT. DEMAND JALAPENO FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET JALAPENO STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles too few new sales reported to establish a market Hungarian Wax supply insufficient to quote Jalapeno 20.35-24.85 mostly 20.35-22.35 ---SQUASH: DEMAND YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK GOOD, ZUCCHINI MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK HIGHER, ZUCCHINI STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 12.35-14.85 mostly 12.35 med 10.35-12.85 mostly 10.35 few higher Yellow Straightneck sml 18.35-20.85 mostly 18.35-20.35 med 16.35-18.85 mostly 16.35-18.35 ---TOMATOES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 34.95-35.00 6x6 sz 34.95-35.00 6x7 sz 27.95-28.00 ---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. 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 16.95-17.00 occas lower 20 lb cartons loose 32.95-33.00 occas lower ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 26.95-28.95 one label few 36.95 ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MEDIUM LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 16.95-17.00 lge 16.95-17.00 med 12.95-15.00 mostly 12.95-13.95 NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SAVOY TYPE ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Precooling included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 10.85-12.85 few 14.85 Red Type med 18.00-20.00 1 3/4 bushel crates and 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med 15.00-17.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 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 FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Supplies in few hands. Include some 14 and 16 count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 24.95-25.95 24s 25.95-26.95 occas higher ---RADISHES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Supplies in few hands. 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 29-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 GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons bchd 14s 10.75-14.55 mostly 11.00-12.95 few 16.25-16.75 bchd 18s 11.25-15.05 mostly 11.50-13.45 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 12.50-16.45 mostly 12.50-14.65 few 17.25-18.75 Short Trim 13.50-17.75 mostly 13.50-15.65 few 18.25-19.75 ORGANIC cartons bchd 14s 13.85-20.95 mostly 14.85-16.50 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 15.85-20.50 mostly 16.85-18.50 few 24.95 occasional higher ---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 9-12S SLIGHTLY LOWER, 16S LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons film wrapped White 9s 14.45-20.75 mostly 17.50-19.75 few 22.75 12s 16.65-23.75 mostly 18.45-21.85 few 24.45-24.75 16s 11.45-20.75 mostly 14.45-18.50 ORGANIC cartons film wrapped White 12s 16.50-23.50 mostly 18.50-20.85 occasional higher ---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND 24S FAIRLY LIGHT, 30S LIGHT. MARKET 24S SLIGHLTY LOWER, 30S ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons flm lined 24s 24.00-30.75 mostly 25.65-27.75 few 31.50-31.85 24s flmwrpd 25.00-31.75 mostly 26.65-28.75 few 32.50-32.85 30s flmwrpd 18.00-25.45 mostly 19.75-22.00 occasional higher ---LETTUCE-OTHER: SUPPLY RED LEAF VERY LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN LEAF FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons Boston 24s 20.45-22.85 few 26.50-26.75 Green Leaf 24s 17.25-22.55 mostly 17.25-19.95 few 23.45-25.45 one label 26.50 Red Leaf 24s 18.65-23.85 mostly 19.50-21.75 few 24.45-26.75 ---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HEARTS 48S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons 24s 20.85-28.75 mostly 23.00-26.75 few 30.45-31.45 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 20.95-30.75 mostly 24.00-27.50 few 32.45-32.50 occasional higher cartons film lined Hearts 48s 23.95-32.75 mostly 26.00-29.50 few 34.50-36.45 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 24s 24.85-32.50 mostly 24.85-26.85 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 24.85-30.75 mostly 25.85-27.75 one label 34.50 IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET MUCH LOWER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 10.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 occasional higher 12s 10.00-20.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons film wrapped White 12s 16.00-23.00 occasional higher ---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons flm lined 24s 20.00-30.00 mostly 23.00-25.00 occasional higher and lower 24s flmwrpd 20.00-31.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons 12s flmwrpd 13.00-20.75 mostly 15.00-17.00 ---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 14.00-26.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 occasional higher Red Leaf 24s 14.00-26.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons Green Leaf 24s 16.75-25.95 mostly 20.75-21.95 occasional higher Red Leaf 24s 16.75-25.95 mostly 20.75-21.95 occasional higher ---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons 24s 13.00-25.00 mostly 20.95-21.95 few as high as $30 occasional higher cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 17.00-32.00 mostly 23.00-25.00 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 24s 16.95-32.00 mostly 23.95-25.95 occasional higher cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 20.00-36.00 mostly 26.00-27.00 occasional higher IMPERIAL, COACHELLA & PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 8.00-15.00 mostly 13.50-14.50 occasional higher bchd 18s 8.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 10.00-19.00 mostly 15.50-16.00 occasional higher and lower Short Trim 12.00-19.00 mostly 16.50-17.00 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. 30 lb cartons 14.45-21.45 mostly 18.75-20.75 few 12.45-12.50 occasional higher ---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 30S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 50S SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 50 lb cartons Nappa 12.45-19.45 mostly 14.45-16.75 30 lb cartons Nappa 10.45-18.85 mostly 12.45-15.05 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 HERBS 2023 Season ---ANISE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s 18.45-22.85 mostly 20.45-21.75 few 16.55 ORGANIC cartons 12s 10.00-13.75 mostly 10.00-12.85 occasional higher, few as low as 7.95 ---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality, and conditon. cartons 30s 11.35-13.85 mostly 11.35-12.75 few 14.45-14.55 60s 13.55-16.75 mostly 14.00-15.75 few 17.50-18.85 ORGANIC cartons 30s 12.50-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 few 20.75-20.85 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 MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 45 lb cartons Round Green Type med 12.55-15.25 mostly 12.55-14.55 few 16.50 Red Type med 19.75-22.00 mostly 19.75-21.85 occasional higher ORGANIC 45 lb cartons Round Green Type 16.95-22.75 mostly 16.95-20.35 few 24.00-24.85 Red Type 18.85-21.85 mostly 18.85-20.95 few 22.75-22.85 ---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons 2 dz 11.50-15.75 mostly 12.45-14.75 few 16.00-16.45 2 1/2 dz 12.25-15.75 mostly 12.45-14.75 few 16.00-16.75 3 dz 12.25-15.75 mostly 12.50-14.55 few 16.00-16.45 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 14.00-20.75 mostly 15.00-17.55 ORGANIC cartons 2 1/2 dz 18.00-26.85 mostly 22.95-24.50 few 28.00-28.50 occasional higher and lower cartons film bags Hearts 18s 18.00-28.50 mostly 24.50-26.85 ---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality, and condition. cartons 24s 24.45-31.75 mostly 26.45-30.75 few 35.45 one label 38.75 ---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality, and condition. cartons 24s 30.85-36.25 mostly 33.45-35.50 few 37.45-38.75 ---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality, and condition. cartons bunched Kale green 24s 8.45-12.75 mostly 10.00-11.75 few 13.05-13.75 ORGANIC cartons bunched Kale green 24s 14.00-18.95 mostly 14.00-16.75 red 24s 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-17.85 Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s 14.00-18.95 mostly 14.00-16.75 ---PARSLEY: DEMAND CURLY FAIRLY SLOW, PLAIN MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality and condition. cartons bunched Curly 60s 11.35-16.65 mostly 14.05-16.05 few 17.00-17.75 occasional higher 30s 10.45-16.75 mostly 13.25-15.25 few 18.25-18.75 Plain 60s 14.05-17.75 mostly 14.45-16.65 few 19.25-19.75 occasional lower 30s 10.45-16.25 mostly 13.75-15.75 few 17.75-18.25 ORGANIC cartons bunched Curly 30s 14.00-18.95 mostly 14.00-16.85 occasional higher Plain 30s 14.00-18.95 mostly 14.00-16.85 few 20.50-20.75 ---SPINACH: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in prices, quality and condition. cartons bunched 24s 10.85-17.50 mostly 14.55-16.75 few 18.45-19.55 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 10.00-13.00 mostly 10.00-12.00 Red Type med 20.00-23.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 ---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Collard 24s 14.85-18.85 mostly 14.85-16.85 Kale 24s 14.85-18.85 mostly 14.85-16.85 Mustard 24s 14.85-18.85 mostly 14.85-16.85 Turnip Tops 24s 14.85-18.85 mostly 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 MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 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 SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-15.95 ---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET BI-COLOR SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Yellow 4 dz min 20.95-26.95 mostly 22.95 White 4 dz min 18.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 Bi-Color 4 dz min 20.95-22.95 occasional higher and lower ---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND LONG SEEDLESS FAIRLY LIGHT, PERSIAN LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET MEDIUM, LARGE, SMALL SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 24S, 36S ABOUT STEADY, PICKLES SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 34.95-40.95 mostly 36.95 occasional higher and lower fr qual 32.95-38.95 mostly 34.95 occasional higher and lower ord qual 22.95-26.95 mostly 24.95 occasional higher and lower sml 26.95-30.95 mostly 28.95 occasional higher and lower lge 32.95-36.95 mostly 34.95 occasional higher and lower cartons 24s 14.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 occasional higher 36s 18.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 occasional higher and lower BUSHEL & 40-45 LB PLASTIC CONTAINERS Pickles 150-200s 24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95 occasional lower 200-300s 24.95-30.95 mostly 28.95 occasional higher and lower 300-400s 28.95-30.95 mostly 28.95 occasional higher and lower GREENHOUSE cartons film wrapped Long Seedless med 12s 6.95-9.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 sml 12s 6.95-7.95 mostly 6.95 lge 12s 6.95-9.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 irreg sz fr qual 10.95-12.95 occasional higher and lower 22 lb cartons Persian sml-med 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 occasional lower sml 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 occasional lower ---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 18.95-22.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 fr qual 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 24s 18.95-22.95 mostly 18.95 fr qual 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY ORANGE LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN MODERATE, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET GREEN LARGE AND PLACE PACK SLIGHTLY LOWER, MEDIUM ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Green wide range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher exlge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 occasional higher lge 14.95-16.95 occasional higher and lower med 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 irreg sz fr qual 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher Red irreg sz fr qual 32.95-36.95 occasional higher and lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons place pack Green exlge 18.95-20.95 occasional higher lge 16.95-18.95 occasional higher 15 lb cartons Red jbo 24.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 occasional higher exlge 24.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 occasional higher lge 22.95-26.95 mostly 24.95 occasional higher GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional higher lge 14.95-16.95 occasional higher and lower med 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 occasional lower Yellow exlge 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 occasional lower lge 14.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional lower Orange exlge 18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95 occasional lower lge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 occasional lower ---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET JALAPENO AND SERRANO SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Anaheim .67-.75 occasional lower per lb Jalapeno .40-.45 few .48 Poblano .75-.83 occasional higher Serrano .42-.48 occasional higher Yellow Chile .62-.69 occasional higher cartons 12 1-lb film bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types 16.95-20.95 mostly 16.95-18.95 occasional higher ---SQUASH: DEMAND YELLOW GOOD, KABOCHA AND GREY MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET ZUCCHINI AND GREY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Zucchini wide range in quality and condition. Some sales of Spaghetti shipped open with price to be established later. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 sml-med 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 med 6.95-8.95 occasional higher Yellow Straightneck sml 24.95-26.95 occasional higher sml-med 24.95-26.95 occasional higher med 24.95-26.95 occasional higher Grey sml 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 sml-med 8.95-10.95 occasional higher med 6.95-8.95 occasional lower 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini med-lge 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 Yellow Straightneck med-lge supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market Acorn med 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 lge 7.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 occasional lower Butternut sml 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-7.95 occasional higher med 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 occasional higher lge 9.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 Kabocha med 12.95-14.95 lge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 xlge 16.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 Spaghetti sml 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95 occasional lower med 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 occasional lower lge 8.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional lower ---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 24.95-32.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occasional higher and lower 4x5s 24.95-32.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occasional higher and lower 5x5s 24.95-32.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occasional higher and lower 5x6s 24.95-32.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occasional higher and lower ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 20 lb cartons loose 24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95 occasional higher ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 11.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 few 16.95 lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 occasional higher med 9.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 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 LEEKS MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET MEDIUM LOWER, ICELESS SLIGHTLY LOWER, LEEKS 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 12.95-18.95 mostly 14.65-16.45 occasional higher Leeks 12s 15.95-20.85 mostly 17.45-18.75 occasional higher cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 14.45-20.95 mostly 15.75-18.95 few 21.95-22.50 occasional higher cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 14.45-20.95 mostly 15.75-18.95 few 21.95-22.50 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s med 24.50-33.35 mostly 28.50-30.75 Leeks 12s 16.95-24.50 mostly 20.95-22.35 few 26.50-28.75 MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC HERBS 2023 Season ---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel crates bunched 60s 11.00-13.00 mostly 11.00-12.00 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 16.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 occasional higher ---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 17.00-19.00 mostly 17.00-18.00 MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2023 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Wide range in quality and condition. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim 13.00-14.50 mostly 14.00-14.50 occasional higher ---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 9.00-10.50 mostly 10.00-10.50 50 lb sacks Round Green Type med 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 ---CARROTS: DEMAND 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 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 32.95-36.95 mostly 32.95-34.95 ord qual 26.95-30.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 lge 44.95-48.95 mostly 46.95-48.95 ---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s flmwrpd 20.00-23.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price and quality. GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red jbo 22.00-26.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 exlge 22.00-25.00 mostly 23.00-24.00 lge 18.00-22.00 mostly 19.00-21.00 Yellow jbo 20.00-25.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 exlge 20.00-25.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 Orange jbo 20.00-25.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 exlge 20.00-25.00 mostly 21.00-23.00 ---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price, quality, condition and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Anaheim 18.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 Jalapeno 17.00-20.00 mostly 17.00-19.00 Poblano 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-21.00 Serrano 21.00-24.00 mostly 22.00-24.00 8 lb cartons Habanero orange 15.00-18.00 mostly 15.00-17.00 ---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 2 LAYER LOWER, LOOSE SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 26.95-30.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 occasional higher 4x5 sz 26.95-30.95 mostly 26.95-28.95 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 24.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 4x5s 24.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 5x5s 26.95-30.95 mostly 28.95-30.95 5x6s 26.95-30.95 mostly 28.95-30.95 ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOOSE SLIGHTLY HIGHER, PINTS ABOUT STEADY. 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 20.95-26.95 mostly 20.95-24.95 ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 12.95-15.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 occasional higher few 16.95 lge 10.95-12.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 few 14.95 med 8.95-10.95 mostly 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 24s 10.00-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.95 60s 15.00-17.00 mostly 15.00-15.95 few 18.95 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 9.85-12.75 few 14.50-15.75 2 1/2 dz 8.85-13.75 mostly 9.85-12.75 few 14.50-15.75 3 dz 7.95-13.00 mostly 9.85-12.75 few 14.45-15.75 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 13.00-18.75 mostly 14.00-16.50 ---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons bunched Kale green 24s 10.95-13.50 mostly 11.50-12.95 Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s 10.95-16.00 mostly 12.95-15.95 ---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons bunched Curly 60s 12.95-16.95 mostly 13.00-15.00 few 18.95 Plain 60s 12.95-16.95 mostly 13.00-15.00 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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 Red Type med 18.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 SANTA MARIA 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 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.57 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 few as high as 14.00 Short Trim 9.00-13.50 mostly 10.00-12.00 few 13.50-14.00 ---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons film wrapped White 9s 8.00-10.00 few 14.50 occasional higher 12s 10.00-15.35 mostly 14.55-15.35 few 8.00 16s 8.00-12.35 mostly 9.00-10.00 few 8.00 ---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons 2 dz 8.00-12.85 mostly 10.05-11.85 few 13.85 2 1/2 dz 8.00-11.05 mostly 9.00-10.05 3 dz 8.00-10.05 mostly 9.00-10.05 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 16.55-20.85 mostly 16.55-18.95 few 10.00-12.95 occasional higher 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 12S SLIGHTLY LOWER, 18-30S ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Globe 12s 12.75-20.55 mostly 13.75-16.75 occasional higher 18s 14.75-20.75 mostly 15.75-18.75 few 22.55 occasional higher 24s 14.75-20.85 mostly 15.75-18.75 few 22.55-22.75 occasional higher 30s 13.75-20.75 mostly 15.75-18.55 ORGANIC cartons Globe 12s 20.95-28.55 mostly 24.95-26.55 18s 20.95-28.55 mostly 24.95-26.55 24s 20.95-28.55 mostly 22.95-26.55 occasional lower ---BEETS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 14.45-18.75 mostly 14.45-16.75 few 19.50 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons bunched Red Type 12s 13.85-16.50 mostly 14.00-16.50 one label 18.85 24s 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-18.85 Gold Type 12s 14.00-16.85 one label 18.50 24s 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-18.85 ---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 9.95-14.75 mostly 11.45-13.50 48s 12.00-16.85 mostly 14.45-16.75 few 17.45-18.75 RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 29-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 11.00-12.00 occasional lower THOMASVILLE-BIWEEKLY Shipping Point Prices as of 29-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