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USDA - AMS: Shipping Point Vegetable Recap Report - Washington, DC (2024-04-24)

USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture - April 24, 2024


WASHINGTON, DC 24-APR-2024                                                                                                                            
WA_FV102                                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                      
Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Wednesday, April 24, 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.                                                                                                    

                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 24-APR-2024                                   
                                                                                
Provided by:  Specialty Crops Market News                                       
              Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                        
                                                                                

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 STEADY. GUATEMALA. Via  
Air and By Boat. Wide range in quality and condition. 5 lb cartons bagged      
Haricot Vert (French Type) 7.00-10.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher and lower  
Clipped 8.00-11.00 mostly 9.00 few 11.50 occasional higher                     
---OKRA: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. HONDURAS. By Boat,          
occasional Via Air. Wide range in quality and condition. Most sales prorated.  
1/2 bushel cartons med-lge 23.00-26.00 mostly 24.00-26.00 few 27.00 air no     
supplies Indian type 24.00-26.00 few 27.00 air no supplies                     
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY SUGAR SNAP PEAS VERY LIGHT, SNOW PEAS LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD.
MARKET STEADY. GUATEMALA. Via Air and By Boat. Wide range in quality, condition
and price. Most sales prorated. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 22.00-24.00  
mostly 22.00-23.00 Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 28.00-32.75 mostly 30.00-31.00 few
34.00 occasional higher and 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 VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. PERU. By
Boat, few Via Air. 11 lb cartons bunched Green jbo   supplies in too few hands 
to establish a market exlge   supplies insufficient to quote lge 18.75-22.75   
mostly 20.75-22.75 occasional higher std 18.00-20.75 mostly 18.00-19.75 few    
high as 21.75                                                                  

                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 24-APR-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 STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 
bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Machine Picked 12.35-12.85  occasional  
higher and lower                                                               
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Palletizing and       
precooling included. cartons/crates Yellow 4 dz min 11.95-13.95 mostly         
11.95-12.95 few low as 10.95 White 4 dz min 11.95-13.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 few 
high as 14.95, few low as 10.95 Bi-Color 4 dz min 11.95-13.95 mostly           
11.95-12.95 few low as 10.95                                                   
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and
precooling. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.35-20.85 mostly 18.35 fr qual    
8.35-10.85 mostly 10.35 occasional higher cartons 24s 6.35-8.85 mostly 7.00    
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.    
Includes palletizing and precooling. Medium are wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons  
med 8.35-12.85 mostly 10.35 fr qual 6.35-8.85 mostly 6.35-7.35                 
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LARGE SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS
ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green  
jbo 14.35-16.85 mostly 16.35 exlge 16.35-16.85 mostly 16.35 few lower lge      
12.35-14.85 mostly 12.35-14.35 irreg sz fr qual 10.35-12.85 mostly 10.35-12.35 
occasional higher                                                              
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET CUBANELLES SLIGHTLY HIGHER,      
JALAPENO ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel       
cartons Cubanelles 20.35-20.85 mostly 20.35 occasional higher Jalapeno         
38.35-40.85 mostly 40.35 Poblano   supply in too few hands to establish a      
market                                                                         
---SQUASH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK SLIGHTLY LOWER, ZUCCHINI
ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini 
sml 8.35-12.85 mostly 10.35 med 6.35-10.85 mostly 8.35 Yellow Straightneck sml 
16.35-20.85 mostly 16.35-18.35 med 14.35-18.85 mostly 14.35-16.35              
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 5X6 SIZE FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.    
Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or     
Better 5x6 sz 26.95-27.00  6x6 sz 28.95-29.00  6x7 sz 28.95-29.00              
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.   
Palletizing and precooling included. flats 12 1-pt baskets with lids 9.95-10.95
one label 13.00                                                                
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: SUPPLY ORGANIC LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET     
ABOUT STEADY. Palletizing and precooling included. flats 12 1-pt containers    
with lids 7.95-9.95  one label 10.00 20 lb cartons loose 14.95-16.95  one label
17.00 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 20.95-22.95 mostly 20.95      
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services       
included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 20.95-21.00  lge 20.95-21.00  med     
18.95-19.00                                                                    

NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA                                                 
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2023 Season                                                                    
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. 50 lb   
cartons Round Green Type med 9.00-10.35  few high as 12.35, occas lower        

SOUTH FLORIDA                                                                  
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2023 Season                                                                    
---RADISHES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Precooling 
included. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags Red 10.45-11.45  cartons topped 14  
1-lb film bags Red 10.95-11.95                                                 

SOUTH FLORIDA                                                                  
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2024 Season                                                                    
---OKRA: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Includes palletizing and    
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 22.35-22.85 mostly 22.35                

                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 24-APR-2024                                
                                                                               
Provided by:  Specialty Crops Market News                                      
              Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.                       
                                                                               

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 SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 
Quality generally good. 30 lb cartons 21.50-24.75 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 16.45-23.75 mostly       
21.45-21.75 few 10.95-15.45  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 17.75-22.75 mostly 18.75-20.45 few 24.55  occasional higher.       
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.    
Quality generally good. cartons 30s 9.35-14.55 mostly 10.75-12.45 occasional   
higher 60s 12.55-18.55 mostly 14.45-15.75 occasional higher                    

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA                                                       
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2024 Season                                                                    
---BEETS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.       
cartons bunched Red Type 12s 10.55-16.75 mostly 12.85-14.75 ORGANIC cartons    
bunched Red Type 12s 14.85-18.85 mostly 15.85-16.50 occasional higher 24s      
20.00-28.35 mostly 26.85-27.35                                                 
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1   
3/4 bushel crates and 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 12.45-18.55 mostly        
13.45-15.75 occasional higher                                                  
---ENDIVE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra  
services included. cartons 24s 24.55-28.75 mostly 24.55-26.45 few 30.55-32.75, 
occasional higher                                                              
---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.     
Extra services included. cartons 24s 30.45-32.75 mostly 30.55-31.45 occasional 
higher and lower.                                                              
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.      
cartons bunched Kale green 24s 10.45-16.85 mostly 13.65-14.85 occasional       
higher.                                                                        
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services       
included. cartons bunched Leeks 12s 18.45-22.55 mostly 18.75-20.75 occasional  
higher                                                                         
---PARSLEY: SUPPLY PLAIN FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND PLAIN FAIRLY GOOD, CURLY         
MODERATE. MARKET PLAIN 30S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons bunched Curly 60s 15.45-19.45 mostly 16.75-18.25 occasional  
hgiher 30s 10.55-16.25 mostly 14.45-15.75 occasional higher Plain 60s          
20.85-26.45 mostly 24.00-24.75 occasional higher 30s 16.55-21.75 mostly        
19.75-20.75 occasional higher and lower.                                       
---SPINACH: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services         
included. cartons bunched 24s 20.45-26.75 mostly 23.75-24.50 occasional higher 
and lower                                                                      

IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA                                         
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2024 Season                                                                    
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services         
included. cartons/crates White 4 dz min 16.95-18.95 mostly 17.95-18.95         
occasional lower. Bi-Color 4 dz min 17.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-19.95 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       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2023 Season                                                                    
---CELERY: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services      
included. Wide range in quality and condition. Most shipments transferred to   
Central California for consolidation and distribution. ORGANIC cartons 2 1/2 dz
36.00-46.95 mostly 40.75-42.75 one label 48.50 cartons film bags Hearts 18s    
40.50-46.95 mostly 40.50-42.75                                                 

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       
                                                                               
MISC HERBS                                                                     
2023 Season                                                                    
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1  
1/9 bushel crates bunched 60s 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00                   

LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS                                                 
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2023 Season                                                                    
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50  
lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occasional higher Red    
Type med 13.00-16.00 mostly 13.00-15.00 occasional higher and lower            
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. cartons    
bunched Collard 24s 13.85-16.85 mostly 15.35-15.85 occasional higher Kale 24s  
13.85-16.85 mostly 15.35-15.85 occasional higher Mustard 24s 13.85-16.85 mostly
15.35-15.85 occasional higher Turnip Tops 24s 13.85-16.85 mostly 15.35-15.85   
occasional higher                                                              

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 GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 1/9
bushel cartons/crates 30.00-36.00 mostly 34.00 one label 40.00                 

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 18.95 occasional higher 
and lower                                                                      
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
1 1/9 bushel cartons med 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 occasional higher fr   
qual 10.95-14.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 occasional higher ord qual 6.95-8.95       
occasional higher and lower sml 8.95-10.95  occasional higher lge 9.95-14.95   
mostly 12.95 occasional higher cartons 24s 6.95-7.95  occasional higher and    
lower 36s 7.95-8.95  occasional higher and lower BUSHEL & 40-45 LB PLASTIC     
CONTAINERS Pickles 150-200s 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 200-300s 18.95-24.00
mostly 20.00-22.00 300-400s 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-22.00  GREENHOUSE cartons 
film wrapped Long Seedless med 12s 3.00-5.95 mostly 3.95-4.95 occasional higher
sml 12s 3.00-4.95 mostly 3.00-3.95 occasional higher lge 12s 3.00-5.95 mostly  
3.95-4.95 occasional higher irreg sz fr qual 7.95-8.95  occasional higher      
---EGGPLANT: SUPPLY 24S FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. 
Extra services included. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s          
7.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher and lower fr qual 6.95-8.95          
occasional higher and lower 24s 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 occasional higher and   
lower fr qual 5.95-6.95  occasional higher and lower                           
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GREEN AND 15 POUND RED MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY   
LIGHT. MARKET GREEN AND 15 POUND RED ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS LOWER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge
14.95-16.95  occasional higher lge 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 med 8.95-10.95     
occasional higher and lower irreg sz fr qual 7.95-9.95  occasional higher Red  
irreg sz fr qual 12.95-14.95  occasional higher 15 lb cartons Red exlge        
8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 occasional higher lge 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95          
GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red exlge 5.95-9.95 mostly 5.95-7.95 occasional higher
lge 5.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-6.95 occasional higher Yellow exlge 5.95-9.95 mostly 
5.95-7.95 occasional higher and lower lge 5.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-6.95 occasional
higher and lower Orange exlge 5.95-9.95 mostly 5.95-7.95 occasional higher and 
lower lge 5.95-8.95 mostly 5.95-6.95 occasional higher and lower               
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MINI SWEETS AND SERRANO GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
YELLOW CHILE SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1   
1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim 1.00-1.17 mostly 1.00-1.05 occasional higher 
Jalapeno .95-1.05 mostly 1.00-1.03 occasional higher Poblano 1.10-1.32 mostly  
1.10-1.18 occasional higher Serrano 1.48-1.69 mostly 1.58-1.63 one label 1.85  
occasional lower Yellow Chile 1.03-1.25 mostly 1.12-1.19 occasional higher     
cartons 12 1-lb film bags Mixed Mini Sweet Types 24.95-28.95 mostly 26.95      
---SQUASH: DEMAND ACORN GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET KABOCHA SLIGHTLY LOWER,  
ZUCCHINI AND BUTTERNUT SMALL LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services        
included. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 6.95-8.95  occasional higher sml-med 
6.95-8.95  occasional higher med 6.95-8.95  occasional higher Yellow           
Straightneck sml 14.95-16.95  occasional higher sml-med 14.95-16.95  occasional
higher med 12.95-14.95  occasional higher Grey sml 7.95-12.95 mostly 10.95     
occasional higher and lower sml-med 6.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional    
higher med 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95-8.95 occasional higher 1 1/9 bushel cartons  
Zucchini med-lge 5.95-7.95  occasional higher Acorn med 16.95-18.95  occasional
higher lge 18.95-20.95  occasional higher Butternut sml 6.95-10.95 mostly      
7.95-8.95 occasional higher and lower med 10.95-14.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 lge   
12.95-16.95 mostly 13.95-14.95 Kabocha med 6.95-10.95 mostly 6.95 occasional   
lower lge 7.95-12.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 occasional lower xlge 9.95-14.95 mostly  
9.95-10.95 occasional lower Spaghetti sml 5.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-7.95 occasional
higher med 7.95-12.95 mostly 8.95-10.95 occasional higher lge 8.95-14.95 mostly
10.95-12.95                                                                    
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5X5-5X6 SIZES ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS        
SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 
22.95-24.95 mostly 24.95 occasional higher 4x5 sz 22.95-24.95 mostly 24.95     
occasional higher 5x5 sz 22.95-24.95 mostly 24.95 5x6 sz 22.95-24.95 mostly    
24.95 cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 22.95-24.95 mostly 22.95 occasional lower
4x5s 22.95-24.95 mostly 22.95 occasional lower 5x5s 20.95-22.95 mostly 22.95   
5x6s 20.95-22.95 mostly 22.95                                                  
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra     
services included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 6.95-9.95 mostly         
7.95-8.95 20 lb cartons loose 13.95-18.95 mostly 14.95-16.95                   
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MEDIUM LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY  
LOWER. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 12.95-16.95     
mostly 14.95-16.95 occasional higher lge 12.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95 med    
10.95-12.95  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 48S LOWER, 
OTHERS 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 14.35-18.85 mostly     
16.00-16.55 occasional lower Leeks 12s 15.95-19.75 mostly 16.00-18.75          
occasional higher cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 16.00-22.55   
mostly 18.55-20.85 few 22.50 occasional higher cartons 4 film bags iceless 12  
bunches per bag 16.00-22.55 mostly 18.55-20.85 occasional higher ORGANIC       
cartons bunched 48s med 26.50-34.95 mostly 30.50-34.95 few 38.75               

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 13.00-16.00 mostly      
14.00-15.00                                                                    

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 MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide
range in quality. 40 lb cartons 22.00-26.00 mostly 22.00-24.00                 
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and        
quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 36.00-40.00 mostly 36.00-38.00            

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 13.00-16.00 mostly         
14.00-16.00                                                                    
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50  
lb cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 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 MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Wide range in price,     
quality and condition. Many present shipments from prior bookings and or       
previous commitments. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 16.95-20.95 mostly 17.95-18.95  
fr qual 13.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 ord qual 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.95 
lge 19.95-22.95 mostly 19.95-20.95                                             
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 
cartons 24s flmwrpd 19.95-22.95 mostly 20.95-22.95                             
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in     
price and quality.  GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red jbo 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00
exlge 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 lge 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 Yellow jbo     
5.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 exlge 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 Orange jbo         
5.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 exlge 5.00-7.00 mostly 5.00-6.00                    
---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY SERRANO AND JALAPENO VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. 
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in price, quality, condition and size. 1 1/9   
bushel cartons Anaheim 34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 Jalapeno 50.00-55.00     
mostly 53.00-55.00 Poblano 38.00-42.00 mostly 38.00-40.00 Serrano 64.00-67.00  
mostly 65.00-66.00 8 lb cartons Habanero orange 25.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-27.00 
---TOMATOES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb  
cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 24.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 4x5 sz          
24.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 5x5 sz 22.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 5x6 sz    
22.95-26.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 22.95-26.95     
mostly 24.95-26.95 4x5s 22.95-26.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 5x5s 20.95-24.95 mostly 
22.95-24.95 5x6s 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95                                
---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 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 12.95-16.95 mostly 12.95-14.95         
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services   
included. Wide range in quality and condition. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge  
16.95-19.95 mostly 17.95-18.95 lge 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95-17.95 med          
12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95-13.95                                                 

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                     
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
MISC HERBS                                                                     
2024 Season                                                                    
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 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 14.95-20.95 mostly 15.95-19.00                           

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                                     
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2023 Season                                                                    
---CELERY: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra        
services included. Wide range quality and condition. cartons 2 dz 22.45-27.50  
mostly 22.65-24.45 few 20.95 few 29.00-32.00 2 1/2 dz 20.95-27.50 mostly       
22.45-24.55 few 18.85, few 28.55-30.55 3 dz 20.85-27.50 mostly 22.45-24.55 few 
18.95, few 28.55-30.55 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 20.45-25.45 mostly         
21.45-23.55 few 27.75-28.75 occasional higher and lower                        

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 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.    
cartons bchd 14s 15.50-19.75 mostly 16.55-18.95 few 20.50-21.75 occasional     
lower bchd 18s 16.00-20.25 mostly 17.05-19.45 few 21.00-22.25 occasional higher
and lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 15.95-20.95 mostly 17.50-19.75 few     
21.45-22.50 occasional higher Short Trim 16.50-22.75 mostly 18.50-20.65        
occasional higher ORGANIC cartons bchd 14s 24.85-32.50 mostly 24.85-28.75      
occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 27.85-36.50 mostly 27.85-34.50 
occasional higher                                                              
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 28.00-34.00 mostly 29.85-33.55         
occasional higher and lower 12s 29.85-37.00 mostly 32.75-34.00 occasional      
higher and lower 16s 28.00-34.00 mostly 28.75-30.00 occasional higher ORGANIC  
cartons film wrapped White 12s 40.00-44.50 mostly 40.00-42.95                  
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND 24S MODERATE. 30S FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. cartons flm lined 24s 27.00-33.00 mostly 29.55-31.75  
few 34.50 occasional higher 24s flmwrpd 28.75-34.00 mostly 30.55-32.75 few     
35.45-35.75 occasional higher 30s flmwrpd 20.00-26.65 mostly 22.75-24.75 few   
30.45-31.45 ORGANIC cartons 24s flmwrpd 24.00-30.75 mostly 28.50-28.95 12s     
flmwrpd 9.85-16.95 mostly 14.00-15.75                                          
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND BOSTON MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET GREEN LEAF
SLIGHTLY HIGHER,OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in    
prices. cartons Boston 24s 18.50-22.85 mostly 18.50-20.85 few 24.50 occasional 
higher Green Leaf 24s 22.00-26.50 mostly 22.00-23.50 occasional higher Red Leaf
24s 18.75-22.50 mostly 18.75-20.75 few 23.55-24.50 ORGANIC cartons Green Leaf  
24s 24.85-38.50 mostly 24.85-36.75 few 42.50-44.00 Red Leaf 24s 26.85-38.50    
mostly 26.85-36.75 few 42.50-44.00                                             
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HEARTS SLIGHTLY HIGHER,  
24S ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition.
cartons 24s 33.25-38.50 mostly 33.25-35.50 few 42.75 occasional lower cartons  
12 3-count packages Hearts 33.95-40.75 mostly 38.00-40.00 few 42.45-42.55      
occasional higher cartons film lined Hearts 48s 36.75-42.75 mostly 40.50-42.75 
few 44.55 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 24s 36.75-42.50 mostly 36.75-38.50 
occasional lower cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 40.50-44.50 mostly         
40.50-42.95 occasional lower                                                   

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 8.00-9.00  occasional    
lower Red Type med 13.00-15.00                                                 

SANTA MARIA 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.    
Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons bchd 14s 8.00-13.85 mostly 
9.00-12.35 few 15.85-17.85 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 12.00-18.00 mostly    
13.55-15.55 Short Trim 14.00-18.65 mostly 14.00-16.00                          
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY LIGHT. 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       
25.00-26.35  few as high as 29.35-30.35 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 12.00-18.65 mostly         
14.05-15.85 few 10.00 2 1/2 dz 12.35-16.35 mostly 13.00-15.85 few 10.00 as high
as 18.65 3 dz 10.00-12.00                                                      
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services       
included. Quality generally good. cartons   flm lined 24s 20.00-24.85 mostly   
20.00-21.00 few as high as 28.35 24s flmwrpd 20.00-24.85 mostly 20.00-22.05 few
as high as 32.85                                                               
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services         
included. Quality generally good. cartons Green Leaf 24s 13.00-17.85 mostly    
14.85-16.35 Red Leaf 24s 12.00-18.50 mostly 15.00-16.88                        
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services       
included. Quality generally good. cartons 24s 23.00-25.00  few as high as      
30.35-30.85 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 26.00-29.85 mostly 26.00-28.55  
few 30.35                                                                      

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                                                                    
---ARTICHOKES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.  
cartons Globe 12s 26.55-30.75 mostly 26.55-28.75 18s 28.55-28.75  one label    
35.75 24s 28.55-30.75 mostly 28.55-28.75 ORGANIC cartons Globe 12s 24.95-30.55 
mostly 24.95-28.00 18s 22.00-30.55 mostly 22.00-24.95                          
---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 14.95-18.65 mostly 16.75-17.55 few 19.75-20.45                     
---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra service included. Most
shipments from Mexico transferred to Central California for consolidation and  
distribution. cartons bunched Red 24s 11.95-15.75 mostly 13.95-14.75 few       
16.35-16.55 48s 15.00-18.95 mostly 16.45-17.75 occasional lower                

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 ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.       
Quality generally good. ORGANIC cartons 12s 11.85-16.50 mostly 12.75-12.95 few 
as high as 20.85   occasional higher                                           
---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 
Quality generally good. ORGANIC cartons bunched 30s 18.85-26.75 mostly         
20.95-22.50 few as high as 30.00  occasional higher and lower.                 

SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA                                            
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2024 Season                                                                    
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.     
ORGANIC 45 lb cartons Round Green Type 20.00-27.85 mostly 20.50-22.75          
occasional higher and lower. Red Type 20.50-28.85 mostly 21.50-22.50 few 30.75 
occasional higher                                                              
---GREENS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services good. ORGANIC  
cartons bunched Kale green 24s 16.75-22.85 mostly 18.85-20.50 few as high as   
24.00.  occasional higher red 24s 17.85-22.50 mostly 17.85-18.50 occasional    
higher Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s 16.50-22.50 mostly 17.75-18.85 few as high as     
24.50.  occasional higher                                                      
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
ORGANIC cartons bunched Leeks 12s 17.35-24.50 mostly 22.50-24.00 few           
26.50-28.95 occasional higher.                                                 
---PARSLEY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.  
ORGANIC cartons bunched Curly 30s 24.50-28.00 mostly 26.50-27.50 occasional    
higher Plain 30s 22.85-26.85 mostly 25.50-26.75 occasional higher              
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.     
ORGANIC cartons bunched 24s 32.85-40.00  occasional higher                     

                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 24-APR-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  Kale 24s 9.00-11.00  Mustard Curly 24s 9.00-11.00  Flat 24s        
9.00-11.00  Turnip Tops 24s 9.00-11.00                                         

SOUTH GEORGIA                                                                  
                                                                               
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis       
                                                                               
VEGETABLES                                                                     
2024 Season                                                                    
---CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes 1 7/8 cartons 50 lb       
cartons Round Green Type med 8.00-10.00  lge 6.00-8.00                         

                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 24-APR-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 MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services
included. 20 lb cartons/lugs 32.00-38.90 mostly 35.00-38.00 Quality good.      
ORGANIC 15 lb cartons 36.00-38.00  Quality good.                               

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 HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra 
services included. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or     
prior bookings. pyramid cartons/crates 28 lb bunched WAExFcy lge 52.75-62.75   
mostly 55.75-58.75 occasional higher std 52.75-62.75 mostly 55.75-58.75        
occasional higher 11 lb cartons/crates bunched WAExFcy lge 20.95-26.75 mostly  
22.75-24.75 std 21.95-26.75 mostly 22.75-24.75                                 

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