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BERRIES

---BLACKBERRIES

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS Crossings 30-35-31 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Slightly Higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 18.00. Quality and condition variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. GUATEMALA IMPORTS – PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports U-U-1 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Slightly Higher. From Guatemala. cartons flat 12-6 oz cups with lids mostly 19.00-20.00. Supply light. Quality and condition variable, but generally good. (U = unavailable)

---BLUEBERRIES

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS Crossings 38-49-48 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Very Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 12.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND NORTH FLORIDA 2021 CROP Shipments 0-0-0 --- Initial harvest of early varieties is underway. Expect first shipment and price report next week. FIRST REPORT CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA 2020 CROP Shipments 68-29-U --- Movement expected to decrease as the season nears an end. Trading Fairly slow for fairly light supplies. Prices Lower. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large 14.00-18.00, 12 6-ounce mostly 10.00. ORGANIC 12 1-pint cups with lids medium large 18.00-22.00, 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium large 14.00-16.00. Very wide range in quality and condition. (U = unavailable)CHILE IMPORTS THROUGH VARIOUS EAST COAST PORTS OF ENTRY 2020 CROP Imports 68*-21-U --- Movement expected to decrease as the season nears end.. Trading Slow for fairly light supplies. Prices Lower. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large 14.00-18.00, 12 6 -ounce cups with lids medium-large 10.00-12.00, ORGANIC Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large 18.00-22.00, 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium large mostly 14.00-16.00. Very wide range in quality and condition. (* revised, U = unavailable)

---RASPBERRIES

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS Crossings 42-54-46 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Active. Prices Slightly Higher. Flats 12 6-ounce cups with lids mostly 22.00. Most present shipments from prior bookings and previous commitments. Quality variable.

---STRAWBERRIES

FLORIDA CENTRAL DISTRICT Shipments 212-288-255 --- (Organic 6-6-7) Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading Very Slow. Prices Conventional Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids medium/large mostly 6.00-8.00, Organic medium/large too few new sales reported to establish a market. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 130-138-126 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Very Slow. Prices Lower. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids small-medium mostly 6.00-7.00. Many sales booked open with price to be established later. Quality and condition variable. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 56-79-83 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices Conventional lower, Organic slightly lower. Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids large mostly 9.00-10.00. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. ORGANIC Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids large mostly 18.00. Quality and condition variable.

Unless otherwise stated, shipments, crossings or imports are for the weeks ending February 20, 27, and March 6, 2021 in that order in thousand hundredweight (cwt) or 100,000 pound units. Expected movement is for the period March 07-20, 2021. Prices are for Monday March 08, 2021 compared to Monday March 01, 2021. Unless otherwise stated, sales are F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis (including Delivered Sales, F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis) or port of entry and extra services are included. 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. Brokerage fees paid by shipper are included in the price reported.

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MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA CALIFORNIA Crossings 54-62-75 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading early very slow, late slow. Prices Lower. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids medium-large mostly 8.00. ORGANIC Flats 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly 16.00-17.00. Some sales booked open with price to be established later. Quality and condition variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 14-26-35 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early very slow, late slow. Prices Conventional lower, Organic slightly lower. Flats 8 1-lb containers with lids large mostly 8.00-10.00. ORGANIC Flats 8 1-pound containers with lid large mostly 18.00. Quality variable.

CITRUS

---GRAPEFRUIT

FLORIDA Shipments 65-62-62 (Includes exports 21-19-18)--- Prices not reported. Shipments are for weeks ending February 6, February 13 and February 20 in that order. Shipments are from the certified reports issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 6-7-7 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late slow. Prices 56s generally unchanged, others slightly lower. 7/10 bushel cartons Flame No Grade Marks 27-40s 22.00-24.00, 48-56s 20.00-22.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA Shipments Light---Movement expected about the same. Supplies in few hands. Extra services included. Varieties include Star Ruby and Rio Red. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices Choice slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 23-32s 27.63-29.85, 36s 26.63-28.85, 40s 23.63-25.85, 48s 19.63-23.55, 56s 16.63-19.55; Shippers Choice 27-32s 21.63-23.85, 36s 20.63-22.85, 40s 19.55-22.85, 48s 18.63-20.85, 56s 15.63-17.85.

---LEMONS

CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA Shipments Fairly Heavy---Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 75s mostly 29.63-33.65, 95s mostly 34.63-38.65, 115s mostly 33.63-37.65, 140s mostly 29.63-34.65, 165s mostly 26.63-31.65, 200s mostly 25.63-29.65, 235s mostly 22.63-26.65; Shippers Choice 75s mostly 17.63-20.65, 95-115s mostly 21.63-24.65, 140s mostly 21.63-23.65, 165s mostly 20.63-22.65, 200s mostly 19.63-22.65, 235s mostly 17.63-21.65; ORGANIC (wide range in price) Shippers First Grade 75s mostly 32.63-38.65, 95-115s mostly 38.63-45.65, 140s mostly 33.63-43.65, 165s mostly 32.63-42.65; Shippers Choice 75s mostly 25.63-32.65, 95-115s 25.63-36.65, 140-165s mostly 24.63-34.65.

---LIMES

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 176-242-213 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices much higher. 40 pound cartons Seedless type 110-150s mostly 44.00-46.00, 175-230s mostly 47.00-48.00, 250s mostly 44.00-45.00. Quality variable.

---ORANGES

FLORIDA Shipments 52-81-71 (Includes exports 1-4-3)--- Prices not reported. Shipments are for weeks ending February 6, February 13 and February 20 in that order. Shipments are from the certified reports issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Shipments 13-8-15 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. 7/10 bushel cartons Valencia No Grade Marks 88s 10.00-12.00, 113s mostly 10.00-12.00, 138s 10.00-12.00. Quality variable. SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments Fairly Heavy---Movement expected about the same. Trading Shippers First Grade 88-113s active at slightly lower prices, others active; Choice 56s and 88-113s fairy active at slightly lower prices, others fairly active. Exports active. Prices Shippers First Grade 88-113s and Choice 88-113s and 56s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 7/10 bushel cartons Navel Shippers First Grade 40s mostly 18.63-20.65, 48s mostly 19.63-23.65, 56s mostly 18.63-22.65, 72s mostly 16.63-19.65, 88s mostly 14.63-17.65, 113-138s mostly 14.63-16.65; Shippers Choice 40s mostly 14.63-15.65, 48s 14.63-16.65, 56s mostly 14.63-15.65, 72-88s mostly 13.63-15.65, 113s 13.63-16.65, 138s 12.63-15.65; ORGANIC Navel Shippers First Grade 48-56s 28.63-34.65, 72s mostly 26.63-34.65, 88-113s mostly 26.63-32.65; Shippers Choice 56s 24.63-28.65, 72s mostly 23.63-27.65, 88s mostly 20.63-25.65, 113s 20.63-25.65.


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---TANGELOS

CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA MINNEOLA TANGELOS---Shipments Moderate. Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 7/10 bushel and 4/5 bushel cartons Shippers First Grade 56-64s 24.85-26.55, 80s 23.85-25.65, 100s mostly 18.63-20.65, 125s mostly 17.63-19.65, 150s 16.35-18.65; Shippers Choice 65-125s 16.85-18.65.

---TANGERINES

FLORIDA Shipments 14-10-10 (Includes exports 0-0-0)--- Prices not reported. Shipments are for weeks ending February 6, February 13 and February 20 in that order. Shipments are from the certified reports issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. MOROCCO IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA Imports via Boat 5*-58*-5 (Includes exports --)--- expected to increase seasonally Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 20 sz mostly 26.00 24 sz mostly 26.00 28 sz mostly 26.00 32 sz mostly 26.00 (* revised)MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 3-5-2 --- Movement expected to decrease sharply as most shippers are finished for the season. 7/10 bushel cartons W. Murcott Afourer supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. Light and sporadic shipments expected to continue through March 20. LAST REPORT

MELONS

---CANTALOUPES

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 24-35*-28 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices 9-15s Lower, others Slightly Lower. From Guatemala, Honduras. 1/2 cartons 9s mostly 17.95-20.95, 12s mostly 14.95-16.95, 15s mostly 11.95-13.95. Oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) 20.95-22.95. Supply moderate. Movement expected to increase due to warmer weather in addition to more retail promotional ads. Quality and condition variable, but generally good. (* revised)CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Imports via Boat U-U-U --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices 12s Lower, others Slightly Lower. From Guatemala, Honduras. 1/2 cartons 9s mostly 17.00-17.95, 12s mostly 14.95-15.00. Oversized 1/2 cartons 9s (6 size) mostly 18.00-18.95. Supply fairly light, but increasing. Movement expected to increase due to warmer weather in addition to more retail promotional ads. Quality and condition variable, but generally good. (U = unavailable)

---HONEYDEWS

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 18-20*-12 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices 8s Slightly Lower, others Higher. From Guatemala, Honduras. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly 10.95-11.95, 8s mostly 9.95. Oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 sz) mostly 10.95-11.95. Production expected to increase by mid-March. Supply moderate. Quality and condition variable. (* revised)MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 10-8-1 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Supplies very light due to seasonal gap. Harvest is expected to resume the week of March 7. 2/3 cartons supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Imports via Boat U-U-U --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Much Higher. From Guatemala. Unofficial prices from trade sources, no F.O.B. report currently issued. 2/3 cartons 5-6s mostly 13.95. Oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4 size) 13.95. Production expected to increase by mid-March. Supply moderate and in few hands. Quality and condition variable, but generally good. (U = unavailable)

---WATERMELONS

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 87-111-90 --- (Seedless 58-84-66, Seeded 1-2-5, Miniature 28-25-19) ---Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Miniature moderate, others active. Prices Miniature 8-9s slightly lower, 6s and 11s generally unchanged, others much higher. Red Flesh Seedless type 24 inch bins per bin approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly 238.00-245.00; cartons 4s mostly 23.00, 5s mostly 23.00-24.00; Miniature cartons 6s mostly 13.95, 8s and 9s 13.95-14.95, 11s 11.95-12.95. Quality variable.


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MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 106-66-45 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Higher. 24 inch bins per bin Red Flesh Seedless type approximately 35 and 45 counts mostly 252.00-259.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 12-31-34 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Miniature Type Slightly Lower, others Generally Unchanged. From Guatemala, Honduras. Cartons Red Flesh Seedless Type 4-5s mostly 20.00-22.00. Flat cartons Red Flesh Seedless Miniature 6s and 8s 12.85-13.95. 24 inch bins Red Flesh Seedless Type 45s 240.00-250.00, 60s mostly 220.00. Production expected to decrease in mid-March. Supply moderate and in few hands. Quality variable, but generally good.

OTHER FRUIT

---APPLES

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON 2020 CROP Shipments 572-1,116-1,227 (Includes exports 136-295-323)--- Movement expected about the same. Prices include palletizing and cooling. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons tray pack Washington Extra Fancy Red Delicious 64s 18.00-22.00, 72-88s mostly 20.00-22.00, 100-113s mostly 18.00-20.00; Golden Delicious 72-80s mostly 27.00-31.00, 88s mostly 26.00-29.00, 100s mostly 22.00-26.00; Fuji 64-88s mostly 20.00-22.00, 100s mostly 18.00-20.00; Granny Smith 64s mostly 22.00-24.00, 72-113s mostly 22.00-26.00; Gala 64-80s mostly 24.00-27.00, 88s mostly 24.00-26.00, 100s 20.00-24.00, 113-138s 18.00-22.00; Honeycrisp 56s mostly 42.95-48.95, 64-88s mostly 44.95-50.95, 100s 40.95-44.95; Cartons 12 3-pound film bags 2 1/2" minimum mostly Washington Extra Fancy Red Delicious mostly 16.95-19.95; Fuji and Gala mostly 20.95-22.95, Granny Smith mostly 24.95-28.95, Honeycrisp mostly 40.95-44.95; ORGANIC cartons tray pack Gala Washington Extra Fancy 64-80s 30.00-34.00, 88s mostly 28.00-32.00, 100s 24.00-28.00. Cartons 12 3-lb film bags Gala Washington Extra Fancy 2 1/2" minimum mostly 22.95-24.95. Exports to (listed by volume in descending order) Mexico, Canada, Taiwan, Dominican Republic, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Colombia, Guatemala, Hong Kong, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Peru, China, Honduras, Thailand, El Salvador, Malaysia, Israel, Philippines, Kuwait, Qatar, Ecuador, Jordan, UK, Costa Rica, Cambodia, Trinidad-Tobago, U.S. Possessions, Panama, Nicaragua, Oman, Venezuela, Singapore, Chile and Guyana. NEW YORK 2020 CROP Shipments 78-85-88 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Red Delicious Cartons tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 26.00-27.00, Fuji Cartons tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 29.00-30.00, Gala Cartons tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 30.00-33.00; McIntosh Cartons tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s 28.00-32.00, 100s mostly 28.00-30.00; Empire tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 26.00-29.00; Cortland Cartons tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s 28.00-30.00, Honeycrisp cartons tray pack U.S. Extra Fancy 80s-88s mostly 62.00-64.00. Cartons 12 3-pound film bags Red Delicious U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 20.00-21.00; Fuji U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 22.00-24.00; Gala U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2" min mostly 24.00-25.50; McIntosh U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 20.00-21.00; Empire U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2" inch minimum mostly 20.00-21.50; Honeycrisp U.S. Extra Fancy 2 1/2 inch minimum mostly 47.00-49.00. MICHIGAN Shipments 69-64-63 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. U.S. Extra Fancy cartons 12 3-pound film bags 2 1/2 inch minimum Gala mostly 21.00-23.00, Fuji mostly 21.00-23.00, Red and Golden Delicious mostly 19.00-20.00, Jonathan mostly 18.00-19.00, Jonagold 20.00-21.00, Honeycrisp mostly 50.00-51.00, cartons traypack 88s Red Delicious mostly 24.00-25.00, Golden Delicious mostly 25.00-27.00, Gala and Fuji mostly 29.00-30.00, Jonagold 22.00-23.00, Honeycrisp mostly 51.00-60.00, McIntosh 28.00-30.00. APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (MD, PA, VA, WV) 2020 CROP Shipments 26-32-32 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. cartons traypack U.S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious 72S-88s mostly $24.00-25.00; Golden Delicious 80s-88s $26.50-28.00; Fuji 72s-88s mostly $28.00-30.00, Granny Smith 80s-88s $30.00-34.00, Gala 80s-88s $32.00-34.00; Honeycrisp 80s-88s $63.00-69.00, cartons 12-3 pound film bags 2 1/2 inch minimum U.S. Extra Fancy Red Delicious $21.00-22.00, Golden Delicious mostly $22.00-23.00, Fuji $23.00, Granny Smith $24.00-25.00, Gala $24.00-25.00, and Honeycrisp $47.00-49.00. NEW ENGLAND 2020 CROP Shipments 4-4-5 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market.


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---AVOCADOS

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS 2020 CROP Crossings 371-590-587 --- Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading Conventional 70s and 84s fairly active, others active. Prices Higher. Cartons 2 layer Hass 32-40s mostly 40.25-42.25, 48s mostly 42.25-44.25, 60s mostly 36.25-38.25, 70s mostly 25.25-27.25, 84s mostly 18.25-20.25. Organic Carton 2 layer 48s mostly 50.25-52.25, 60s mostly 45.25-47.25, 70s mostly 36.25-38.25. Extra services included. CARIBBEAN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA 2020 CROP Shipments 9*-10*-6 --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Higher. From Dominican Republic. Various Green skin Varieties. Cartons two layers 16-24s mostly 28.00-32.00. (* revised)

---COCONUTS

CARIBBEAN IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 7-3*-5 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Unchanged. From Dominican Republic; few Guyana 65-70 pounds sacks 40s mostly 32.00-34.00. (* revised)

---GRAPES

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA 2020 CROP Imports 159-316*-327 --- expected to decrease Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 18 lb containers bagged Red Seedless Jbo mostly 24.00-25.00 exlge mostly 21.00-22.00 lge mostly 20.00 White Seedless Type jbo mostly 30.00 exlge mostly 26.00-28.00 lge mostly 24.00-25.00 med-lge mostly 23.00-24.00 Black Seedless jbo mostly 28.00-30.00 Xlge Mostly 26.00 Lge Mostly 24.00 Red Globe jbo mostly 17.00-19.00 Xlge mostly 15.00-16.0 (* revised)CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA 2020 CROP Imports 50-262-199 --- expected to increase Trading Moderate. Prices Red Seedless lower; others generally unchanged. White seedless type Jbo mostly 30.00 xlge mostly 28.00 lge mostly 26.00 Red seedless Jbo mostly 25.00-26.00 xlge mostly 21.00-22.00 lge mostly 20.00- med mostly 17.00-18.00 Black Seedless Xlge mostly 28.00 Lge mostly 24.00 CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY LOS ANGELES AREA 2020 CROP Imports 4-96-152 --- expected to increase Trading Moderate. Prices Red seedless and Black seedless lower; others generally unchanged. White seedless type jbo mostly 30.00-32.00 xlge mostly 29.00-30.00 lge mostly 28.00 med mostly 24.00-26.00 Red seedless Jbo mostly 25.00 xlge mostly 22.00-23.00 lge mostly 20.00-21.00 med-lge mostly 18.00-22.00 Black seedless Xlge mostly 28.00 lge mostly 26.00 PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP Imports 74-88-75 --- expected to decrease Trading Moderate. Prices Red seedless and Red globe lower; Others generally unchanged White seedless type jbo mostly 30.00-32.00 xlge mostly 28.00-29.00 lge mostly 26.00-27.00 med mostly 24.00 Red seedless Jbo mostly 24.00-25.00 xlge mostly 22.00-23.00 lge mostly 20.00-21.00 Black seedless Jbo mostly 30.00 Xlge mostly 28.00 lge mostly 24.00 Red Globe Jbo mostly 22.00 Xlge mostly 18.00

---KIWIFRUIT

ITALY IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA AND NEW YORK CITY AREA 2020 CROP Imports via Boat 1*-6-7 --- Movement expected to decrease Trading Moderate. Prices 25-33 sz lower; others unchanged. 9-kilogram (19.8 pound) containers loose Hayward 25-33 sz mostly 27.00 36-39 sz mostly 26.00-27.00 (* revised)CENTRAL AND NORTHERN DISTRICTS CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP Shipments 18-19-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Hayward 9kg containers loose 20 size 24.50-26.50, 23 size mostly 24.50-26.50, 25 size mostly 24.50-25.50, 27 size mostly 24.50-25.50, 30 size mostly 24.50-25.50. Precooling and palletization included. Some shipments being booked at previously committed prices. Precooling and palletization included. (U = unavailable)

---MANGOES

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA 2020 CROP Imports via Boat 50-73*-86 --- Movement expected to decrease this week, decrease sharply next week as most shippers finish for the season. Trading 10-12s Fairly Active, others Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. From Peru. flats 1 layer Kent 6-8s 4.00-4.50, 9s mostly 4.00-4.50, 10-12s mostly 4.50-5.00. Supply 10-12s fairly light, others moderate. Quality and condition variable due to past slow movement, but newer arrivals generally good. (* revised)


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MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 40-47-53 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies light and in few hands. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 1 layer Ataulfo 12s mostly 9.00-9.75, 14s mostly 7.00-8.00, 16s mostly 6.50-7.00, 18-20s mostly 5.50-6.00, 22s mostly 5.00-6.00; Tommy Atkins 6-9s 5.00-6.00, 10s 5.00-5.50, 12s 4.50-5.00. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 25-26-23 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 1 layer Ataulfo 14s 7.00-8.50, 16s 7.50-8.50, 18s 6.50-7.00. Quality variable. BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA 2020 CROP Imports via Boat 532-63*-20 --- Movement expected to decrease this week, decrease sharply next week as many shippers finish for the season. Trading 10-12s Fairly Active, others Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. From Peru. flats 1 layer Kent 6-9s mostly 4.50, 10-12s mostly 4.50-5.00. Supply 10-12s fairly light, others moderate. Quality and condition variable due to past slow movement, but newer arrivals generally good. (* revised)BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP Imports via Boat U-U-U --- Movement expected to decrease this week, decrease sharply next week as most shippers finish for the season. Trading 10-12s Moderate, others Slow. Prices 10-12s Lower, others Slightly Lower. From Peru. flats 1 layer Kent 6-7s mostly 5.00-5.50, 8-12s mostly 4.50-5.00. Supply 10-12s fairly light, others moderate. Port congestion has improved, but trucks remain short. Quality and appearance variable, but generally good. (U = unavailable)CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA 2021 CROP Imports via Boat U-U-U --- Movement expected to begin the week of 3/7 with light production, more shippers expected to begin the week of 3/14. From Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua. Ataulfo will be shipped first. Early Tommy Atkins volume expected to be shipped the week of 3/14 with increases in volume during April and May. (U = unavailable)

---NECTARINES

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Imports via Boat 31*-10-27 --- expected to increase Trading Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 2 layer tray pack various yellow flesh varieties. 40s mostly 10.00-11.00 50s 10.00-11.00 60s 10.00-11.00 9 KG kg containers loose 48-50 sz mostly 12.00 60-64 sz mostly 10.00 (* revised)

---PAPAYA

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 48-53-52 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Slightly Higher. Maradol 35-40 pound cartons mostly 15.00-17.00. Tainung 30-35 pound cartons mostly 15.00-16.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3-4-4 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. From Guatemala. Cartons 30-35 pounds Tianung type 8-13s mostly 20.00-21.00, 14-15s mostly 18.00-20.00. Supply 14-15s fairly heavy, others fairly light. Quality and condition variable, but generally good. BRAZIL IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Air U-U-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Brazil 3.5 kg containers Solo Type Golden 8-10s mostly 12.75-13.00. Quality generally good. (U = unavailable)

---PEACHES

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Imports via Boat 4-25-20 --- Movement expected about the same Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 2 layer tray pack various yellow flesh varieties 40s mostly 18.00-19.00 50s mostly 18.00-19.00 60s mostly 18.00-19.00 9 kg containers loose 60 sz mostly 17.00-18.00

---PEARS

YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON 2020 CROP Shipments 115-119-115 (Includes exports 34-30-25)--- Movement expected about the same. Prices include palletizing and cooling. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Generally Unchanged. 4/5 bushel cartons U.S. One D'Anjou 60-90s mostly 26.00-30.95, 100s mostly 25.00-28.95, 110s mostly 24.00-26.95, 120s mostly 24.95; Bosc 60s mostly 28.00-31.95, 70-80s mostly 29.00-32.95, 90s mostly 28.00-32.95, 100s 26.00-29.95. Exports to (listed by volume in descending order) Mexico, Canada, Guatemala, El Salvador, Israel, U.S. Possessions and Thailand. ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Imports 0-8-6 --- expected to increase Bartlett 18 kg containers wrapped 70 sz mostly 34.00-36.00 80 sz mostly 34.00-36.00 90 sz mostly 32.00 100 sz mostly 30.00 FIRST REPORT


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CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Imports 0-3-5 --- expected to increase Prices Generally Unchanged. Bartlett 18 kg containers wrapped 70 sz mostly 30.00-32.00 80 sz mostly 30.00-32.00 m90 sz mostly 30.00 100 sz mostly 28.00

---PINEAPPLES

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Imports via Boat 121-109*-111 --- Movement expected to remain about the same this week, increase slightly next week. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. From Costa Rica. Cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5-7s mostly 8.00-9.00, 8s mostly 7.00.-8.00. Supply fairly light. Quality and appearance variable, but generally good. (* revised)CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 156-362*-27 --- Movement expected to remain about the same this week, increase slightly next week. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. From Costa Rica. Cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5-7s mostly 8.00-9.00, 8s mostly 7.00-8.00. Supply fairy light. Quality and appearance variable, but generally good. (* revised)MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 16-26-20 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5-7s mostly 6.00-7.00, 8s mostly 5.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Imports via Boat U-U-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same this week, increase slightly slightly next week. Trading Moderate. Prices 8s Slightly Higher, others Generally Unchanged. From Costa Rica. Cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5-7s mostly 8.00-9.00, 8s mostly 8.00-8.50. Supply fairly light. Quality and appearance variable, but generally good. (U = unavailable)

---PLUMS

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA Imports via Boat 5-22-18 --- Expected to increase Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 2 layer Marked black plum 40s mostly 24.00 50s mostly 22.00 60s mostly 20.00-21.00 9 kg containers loose 60 sz 18.00-20.00 Marked Red Plum 40s mostly 22.00 50s mostly 20.00 9kg containers loose 60 sz mostly 18.00

HERBS

---ANISE

IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments CA 1-1-1 --- AZ 1-1-1, Crossings Very Light --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons 24s mostly 14.15-14.55. ORGANIC carton 12s mostly 10.00-14.95. Quality generally good.

---CILANTRO

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 12-17-15 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. 1 1/9 bushel crates bunched 60s mostly 7.00-8.00. Quality variable. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 7-6-7 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading 60s fairly active, 30s fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices 60s higher, 30s slightly lower. Cartons bunched 60s mostly 10.00-12.00, 30s mostly 6.95-8.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 4-5-6 --- Shipments AZ 8-7-8, CA #-#-# --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched 60s mostly 10.35-12.95, 30s mostly 7.35-9.65; ORGANIC 30s mostly 14.85-18.50. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs)

VEGETABLES

---ARTICHOKES

SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Shipments 20-23-20 --- Crossings 3-3-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 12s lower, 30-36s slightly lower, others generally unchanged, Cartons Globe 12s mostly 13.65-15.65, 18s 12.65-14.75, 24s mostly 10.65-12.75, 30-36s mostly 10.65-13.65; ORGANIC 12-30s 24.55. Quality variable.


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---ASPARAGUS

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALEXICO CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA 2020 CROP Crossings 218-279-259 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Organic moderate, others slow Prices Organic higher, others generally unchanged. 11 pound carton/crates bunched green jumbo mostly8.75, standard mostly 8.75-9.75, large mostly 8.75-9.75; ORGANIC standard mostly 12.75-14.75, large mostly 12.75-14.75: 28 pound cartons/crates standard mostly 10.75- 12.75, large mostly 12.75-14.75. Extra services included. Some shipments being booked at previously committed prices. Few present shipments booked open with price to be established later. Prices represent few spot market sales.

---BEANS, HARICOT VERT (FRENCH TYPE)

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 8-12*-10 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. From Guatemala. 5 pound cartons mostly 5.00. Quality variable, but generally good. (* revised)

---BEANS, ROUND GREEN TYPE

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 33-37-40 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. Bushel cartons/crates Machine Picked mostly 10.35-10.85. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 23-20-23 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices much lower. 30 pound cartons Round Green type Handpicked mostly 16.95. Quality variable.

---BEETS

IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 7-9-7 --- Shipments CA Very Light, AZ Very Light ---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 12s Red type mostly 12.00-13.45; ORGANIC Red type mostly 15.50-16.50, Gold type mostly 12.50-16.85. Quality generally good.

---BOK CHOY

IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments CA 1-1-2 --- AZ 2-1-2, Crossings 1-0-0 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. 30 pound cartons mostly 11.15-12.45. Quality generally good.

---BROCCOLI

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 85-95-81 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Lower. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim mostly 8.00-9.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 51-65-62 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 9.45-10.65, 18s mostly 9.95-11.15; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 10.50-11.65, Short Trim mostly 11.50-12.65. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s 16.50-18.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 16.50-18.65. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 27-29-29 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s 7.65-9.85, 18s 8.15-10.35; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 9.15-10.85, Short Trim 10.15-12.85. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 25-22-24 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices much higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 10.45-12.05, 18s mostly 10.95-12.55; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 11.45-13.95, Short Trim mostly 12.45-14.55. ORGANIC cartons bunched 14s mostly 17.95-20.95; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 19.95-24.55. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments #-#-2 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by March 12. (# less than 50,000 lbs)


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---BRUSSELS SPROUTS

SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 46-50-47, Shipments 9-11-12 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 25 pound cartons medium mostly 12.55-14.75. Quality variable. (*revised)

---CABBAGE

NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 115-130-155 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Active. Prices Red Type Lower, Others Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. 50 lb cartons Round Green type medium 12.00- 14.00. Red type 18.00-20.00. 1 3/4 and 40-lb cartons Savoy type medium mostly 17.00-18.00. Quality generally good. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Shipments 13-25-42 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices Green lower, Red generally unchanged. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 11.00, Red type mostly 15.00-16.00; Round Green type large sacks mostly 7.00-7.50. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 12-14-17 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Red slightly lower, Green generally unchanged. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 8.85-9.00, Red type mostly 13.95. Quality generally good. SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT TEXAS Shipments 5-13-17 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type mostly 10.00, Red type mostly 15.00-16.00; Round Green type large sacks mostly 7.00-7.50. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ 36-35*-38, CA 13-15-18, Crossings 14-15-14 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium mostly 9.00-10.75, Red type mostly 12.50-14.15. ORGANIC 45 pound cartons medium Round Green type 18.95-22.50, Red type 18.50-20.50. Quality generally good. (*revised)

---CALABAZA

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 2-4*-1 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. From Costa Rica; few Honduras; 50 pounds Sacks mostly 12.00-14.00. (* revised)

---CARROTS

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 184-152-136 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading 50 pound sacks fairly active at lower prices, others fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices 50 pound sacks lower, others slightly lower. 48 1-lb film bags medium-large mostly 14.50-15.80; 50 lb sacks loose jumbo mostly 13.45-14.85; 25 lb sacks loose jumbo 7.45-9.00; cartons 30 -lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-18.85. ORGANIC 48 1-lb film bags and 24 2-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-23.50, 10 5-lb film bags medium-large mostly 20.00-23.50. Cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled mostly 20.50-24.50, cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled mostly 20.50-24.50. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 31-46-41 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 11.00-11.50. Quality variable. SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP Shipments 2-22-24 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Sacks 48 1-pound, 24 2-pound , 10 5-pound film bags medium-large 17.00-18.00; 50 pound sacks loose jumbo 14.00-18.00. Quality generally good.

---CAULIFLOWER

WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 54-53-41 --- Movement expected about the same. Supplies light. Trading Active. Prices much higher. Cartons film wrapped White 9-12s mostly 25.35-26.65, 16s mostly 23.55-25.65; ORGANIC 9-16s 26.50-28.50. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 27-26*-33 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Active. Prices much higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 19.15-21.85. Quality generally good. (* revised)IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 29-26-29 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices much higher. Cartons film wrapped White 9-12s mostly 24.95; ORGANIC 12s 28.55-30.45, 9s 26.55-30.45. Quality generally good.


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SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-1-3 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued the week of March 14.

---CELERY

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 136-142-119 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices 2 dozen and Hearts lower, others slightly lower. Cartons 2 dozen mostly 8.95-9.50, 2 1/2 dozen 9.45-10.85, 3 dozen mostly 9.45-10.95; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 13.50-14.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL, COACHELLA VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL AND WESTERN AZ, MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALEXICO AND SAN LU Crossings 41-55-51 --- Shipments AZ 69-75-75, CA 37-38-53 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 2-2 1/2 dozen lower, others slightly lower. Cartons 2-3 dozen mostly 9.15-10.45; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 13.50-14.45. ORGANIC cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 11.56-14.95; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 12.50-13.95. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 37-44*-32 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Slow. Prices 3 dozen lower, others slightly lower. Cartons 2 dozen 7.00-7.65, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 7.00-8.15, 3 dozen mostly 7.00-7.65. Quality generally good. (* revised)

---CHAYOTE

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 8-15-9 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices much lower. 40 pound cartons mostly 9.50-10.50. Quality variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3-2-3 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Carton 40 pounds Lower; 20 pounds Generally Unchanged. From Costa-Rica. 40 pound carton mostly 17.00-20.00; 20 pound carton mostly 12.00-16.00.

---CHINESE CABBAGE

IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments CA 2-3-3 --- AZ 5-1-#, Crossings Very Light --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Nappa 30 pound cartons mostly 11.55-12.45. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs)

---CORN - SWEET

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 49-88-133 --- Movement is expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Includes palletizing and cooling. Cartons/Crates 4-4 1/2 dozen Yellow mostly 12.95, White 12.95, mostly Bi-color mostly 12.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 71-77-71 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 4-4 1/2 dozen Yellow mostly 14.95, White mostly 16.95, Bi-Color 14.95-16.95. Quality variable.

---CUCUMBERS

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 138-172-147 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 14.95-15.95; fair quality 12.95-14.95; ordinary quality mostly 10.95-12.95; large mostly 14.95-15.95. Quality variable. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 34-34*-54 --- Movement is expected to remain about the same. Trading Very Slow. Prices Much Lower. From Honduras. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 10.00-12.00, fair quality 8.00-10.00, ord qual 5.00-7.00, lge mostly 5.00-6.00, cartons 24s mostly 4.00-5.00. Supply moderate. Quality and condition variable, but generally good. (* revised)


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MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings Conventional 221-234-218, Long Seedless 34-24-17, Pickles 24-35-31, Persian 9-8-8---Movement expected about the same. Trading Long Seedless slow, others moderate. Prices Persian slightly higher, Pickles and Long Seedless lower, others higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 16.95, fair quality mostly 12.95, ordinary quality 5.95-7.95; small mostly 8.95, large mostly 14.95. Cartons 24s mostly 6.95, 36s mostly 8.95; ORGANIC GREENHOUSE 36s 22.95-24.95. Pickles bushel and 40-45 pound plastic container 150-200s mostly 24.95-26.95, 200-300s and 300-400s mostly 26.95-28.95. GREENHOUSE Persian 22 pound cartons small and small-medium mostly 12.95-13.95, medium 9.95-10.95; Long Seedless cartons film wrapped 12s large and medium 2.00-3.00, small 1.50-2.00; irregular size fair quality mostly 3.95-4.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments of Conventional from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.

---EGGPLANT

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 42-37-43 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 bushel, 1 1/9 bushel and 1 1/6 bushel cartons wrapped 18s mostly 12.95-14.95, 24s mostly 10.95-12.95; fair quality 18s mostly 5.95-7.95, 24s mostly 5.95-6.95. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 9-10-7 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Medium Active, Fair Quality Moderate. Prices Much Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. Medium are wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 18.35-20.35, fair quality mostly 8.00-9.00. Quality generally good.

---ENDIVE

IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 2-3-4 --- Shipments AZ 1-#-#, CA #-#-# --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 10.45-12.45. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs) FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT Shipments 2-2-3 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. Includes some 14 and 16 count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 10.95, 24s 10.95-12.95. Quality generally good.

---ESCAROLE

FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT Shipments 3-3-3 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. Included some 14 and 16 count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons and crates. 18s 10.95, 24s mostly 12.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Shipments AZ #-#-#, CA #-#-# , Crossings Very Light --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices much lower. Cartons 24s mostly 12.45-14.65. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs)

---GINGER ROOT

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 8-12*-11 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Active. Prices Lower. Cartons 30 pounds mainly Honduras, few Nicaragua and Peru. Honduras mostly 30.00-34.00; few Peru Organic mostly 36.00-40.00.Cartons 26-28 pounds mainly Costa-Rica mostly 28.00-32.00. (* revised)

---GREENS

LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 2020 CROP Shipments 18-21-23 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Collards, Turnips and Mustards slightly lower; Kale unsettled. SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET COLLARDS, TURNIPS & MUSTARDS SLIGHTLY LOWER; KALE UNSETTLED. cartons loose Kale 24s 9.00-10.50 Mustard Curly 9.00-10.50 mostly 9.00 Turnip Tops 9.00-10.50 mostly 9.00 various containers bunched Collard 24s 9.00-9.50 occas higher 12s 9.50-10.50 6s 9.00-9.50 mostly 9.00 SOUTH GEORGIA 2020 CROP Shipments 20-21-23 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Cartons bunched 24s Collard, Mustard and Turnip tops 9.00-10.00, Kale 9.00-12.00. Quality generally good.


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EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 0-0-0 --- Movement expected to remain about the same as producers experience a production gap. Currently no F.O.B. is being issued.

---GREENS, KALE

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-4-5 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons bunched 24s green mostly 8.95-10.95, Lacinato (Tuscan) mostly 10.95-11.95. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings #-0-0 --- Shipments AZ 4-3-5, CA #-#-# --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons bunched 24s green mostly 8.00-9.65; ORGANIC green 14.00-16.50, red 14.00-16.00, Lacinato (Tuscan) mostly 12.50-14.00. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs)

---LEEKS

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 5-9-7 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons bunched 12s mostly 13.45-15.55; ORGANIC mostly 24.50-28.00. Quality generally good. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Western Arizona for consolidation and distribution.

---LETTUCE, BOSTON

WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 3-3-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 7.50-8.75. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 8.00-8.55. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 28. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 2. FIRST REPORT

---LETTUCE, GREEN LEAF

WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 29-34-38 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 7.45-8.75; ORGANIC 14.50-16.50. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 6-5-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 8.95-9.95, ORGANIC mostly 12.95-15.85. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 28. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 2. FIRST REPORT

---LETTUCE, ICEBERG

WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 284-287-332 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices 24s much higher, 30s higher. Cartons film lined 24s mostly 9.25-11.56, filmwrapped mostly 10.25-12.56; 30s filmwrapped mostly 7.50-8.65. ORGANIC 24s filmwrapped 18.50-20.50, 12s 10.50-12.50. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 58-77-84 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices much higher. Cartons film lined 24s mostly 10.95-12.95, filmwrapped mostly 11.95-13.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 14. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by March 19.

---LETTUCE, RED LEAF

WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 7-8-13 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 7.56-8.50; ORGANIC 15.50-16.50. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-3-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices much higher. Cartons 24s mostly 8.95-9.95, ORGANIC 12.95-15.85. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 28. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 2. FIRST REPORT


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---LETTUCE, ROMAINE

WESTERN ARIZONA Shipments 274-327-344 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices much higher. Cartons 24s mostly 9.50-10.75; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 11.06-12.75, film lined 48s mostly 13.35-14.65. ORGANIC carton 24s mostly 16.50-18.50; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 9.55-12.75. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 59-81-83 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices much higher. Cartons 24s mostly 10.45-11.95; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 12.45-13.95, film lined 48s mostly 13.45-14.95. ORGANIC cartons 24s 14.95-18.55; 12 3-count packages Hearts 14.55-24.95. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 6-6-6 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s 7.95-9.00. Quality generally good. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of March 28. Quality expected to be generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by April 2. FIRST REPORT

---OKRA

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports 2-1-1 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Much Lower. From Honduras. 1/2 bushel cartons med-lge mostly 13.00-14.00, Indian Type 13.00-14.00. Supply heavy. Quality and condition variable, but generally good.

---ONIONS GREEN

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 74-92-92 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 7.95-9.55, small mostly 8.45-9.50. ICELESS 2 film bags Iceless 24 bunches per bag and 4 film bags, 12 bunches per bag mostly 9.45-10.50. ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 18.50-19.85. Quality generally good. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Western Arizona for consolidation and distribution. LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT 2020 CROP Shipments 3-3-3 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. cartons bunched 48s 13.00 occas 16.00

---PARSLEY

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-3-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s Curly and Plain mostly 10.95-12.00, 30s mostly 8.95-9.00. Quality variable. IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 1-1-2 --- Shipments AZ 3-2-1, CA #-#-# --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Plain 30s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons bunched Curly 60s mostly 10.45-12.75, 30s 9.45-10.65; Plain 60s mostly 10.45-12.75, 30s mostly 8.65-10.15. ORGANIC 30s Curly mostly 14.85-16.50, Plain mostly 15.55-16.85. Quality generally good. (# less than 50,000 lbs)

---PEAS, SNOW

GUATEMALA IMPORTS – PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports 4-8-9 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. From Guatemala. 10 pound cartons mostly 7.50-8.50. Supply light. Quality and condition variable, but generally good.

---PEAS, SUGAR

GUATEMALA IMPORTS – PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports 3-4*-4 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Very Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. From Guatemala. 10 pounds carton mostly 5.00. Supply fairly heavy. Some sold prices to be established later. Much holdover product. Quality and condition variable, but generally good. (* revised)


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---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 258-233-250 --- (Green 126-106-122, Red 91-90-86, Yellow 23-23-27, Orange 18-14-15)---Movement expected about the same. Supplies Red fairly heavy. Trading Red moderate, others active. Prices Green much higher, others higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green extra large 14.95-16.95, large 12.95-14.95, medium mostly 8.95-9.95; Place Pack extra large mostly 16.95, large mostly 14.95; irregular size fair quality Green mostly 8.95, Red mostly 10.95. Red 15 pound cartons extra large 6.95-8.95, large mostly 6.95-7.95. GREENHOUSE 11 pound Red extra large mostly 10.95, large mostly 8.95-10.95; Yellow and Orange extra large mostly 16.95, large mostly 14.95. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 131-139-109 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices Red and Orange higher, Yellow slightly higher. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large mostly 9.50-10.50, large mostly 8.95; Yellow jumbo and extra large mostly 10.95-11.95, large 9.95-10.95; Orange jumbo and extra large mostly 11.95-12.50. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 47-59-74 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Much Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons jumbo and extra large mostly 12.35, large mostly 10.35, irregular sized fair quality mostly 8.35-10.35. Quality generally good.

---PEPPERS, MIXED MINI SWEET TYPES

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 37-40-33 --- Movement expected about the same. Supplies fairly heavy. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Lower. GREENHOUSE and conventional cartons 12 1-pound film bags Mixed Mini Sweet types mostly 9.95. Quality generally good.

---PEPPERS, OTHER

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 87-92-98 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Habanero fairly active at slightly lower prices, others fairly active. Prices Serrano slightly higher, Habanero slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons and crates Anaheim mostly 14.95-15.50, Jalapeno mostly 9.85-10.85, Poblano 9.50-10.95, Serrano mostly 11.85-12.85. 8 pound cartons Habanero orange mostly 12.00-13.00. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 82-37-35 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Poblano and Jalapeno slightly higher, others higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per pound large Anaheim mostly .50, Poblano mostly .45, Jalapeno mostly .25-.30, Serrano and Yellow Chile mostly .35-.38. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 1-3-3 --- Prices 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles supply insufficient to quote, Jalapeno mostly 14.35-16.35. Includes palletizing and precooling. Quality generally good.

---RADISHES

SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 19-23-20 (Shipments 3-3-6)--- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices 48s slightly lower, 24s generally unchanged. Cartons Red bunched 24s mostly 7.05-8.50, 48s mostly 8.45-10.05. Quality variable. FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT Shipments 8-8-8 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices 40 pound filmbags Generally Unchanged, Others Slightly Higher. Precooling included. Carton 30-6 ounce filmbags mostly 7.45-8.45. Carton 14- 1 pound filmbags 7.95-8.95. 40 pound filmbags 18.00-18.95. Quality generally good.

---RHUBARB

OREGON AND WASHINGTON COAST Shipments Very Light--- Movement expected about the same. Supplies in few hands. Price includes palletizing and cooling, consolidation charges extra. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Unofficial prices from trade sources 10 lb cartons Hothouse Grown Washington Extra Fancy 26.95-32.95.

---SPINACH

IMPERIAL/COACHELLA/PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL/W AZ, MX CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CA/SAN LUIS AZ Crossings 10-11-10 --- Shipments AZ 30-30-33, CA 6-6-4 ---Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons Flat 24s mostly 10.45-11.65. Quality generally good.


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---SQUASH

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 33-27-34 --- (Organic 1-1-1) Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Yellow Straightneck Generally Unchanged, Zucchini Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 6.35-8.35, medium mostly 4.35-6.35, Yellow Straightneck small mostly 12.35, medium mostly 8.35-10.35. Quality generally good.

---SQUASH, ACORN

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 5-7-9 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large mostly 7.95-8.95, medium 6.95-8.95, small 4.95-5.95. Quality variable.

---SQUASH, BUTTERNUT

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 22-22-23 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices large generally unchanged, others slightly higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large 8.95-10.95, medium mostly 8.95, small mostly 5.95; ORGANIC large 12.95-14.95, medium 10.95-12.95. Quality variable.

---SQUASH, GREY

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 18-21-22 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices small generally unchanged, others lower. 4/7 bushel cartons Grey small 7.95-9.95, small-medium 6.95-8.95, medium 4.95-6.95. Quality variable.

---SQUASH, KABOCHA

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 3-6-8 --- Movement expected about the same. Supplies light. Trading Active. Prices Higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large 16.95-18.95, medium 14.95-16.95. Quality variable.

---SQUASH, SPAGHETTI

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 23-24-26 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large 8.95-10.95, medium mostly 8.95, small mostly 5.95. Quality variable.

---SQUASH, YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 39-34-30 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices small-medium generally unchanged, others higher. 4/7 bushel cartons Yellow Straightneck small mostly 10.95, small-medium 10.95-12.95, medium 8.95-10.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 6.95-8.95. ORGANIC 4/7 bushel cartons small, small-medium and medium 8.95-14.95. Quality variable.

---SQUASH, ZUCCHINI

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 115-116-128 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices small-medium generally unchanged, others higher. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 8.95, small-medium mostly 10.95, medium 8.95-10.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 6.95-8.95. ORGANIC 4/7 bushel cartons small, small-medium and medium 8.95-14.95. Quality variable.

---SWEET POTATOES

EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 122-131*-113 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 15.00-17.00, U.S. No. 1 Petite 12.00-13.00, U.S. No. 2 8.00-10.00, No Grade Marks jumbo 10.00-12.00. (* revised)MISSISSIPPI 2020 CROP Shipments 13-23-23 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One mostly 18.00-20.00 U.S. Number Two 12.00-14.00 and No Grade Marks jumbo mostly 12.00-14.00. Quality generally good.


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ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP Shipments 17-28-19 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange and Red Types U.S. Number One 22.00-24.00 No Grade Marks medium 15.00-18.00 jumbo 15.00-16.00; White Types U.S. number One mostly 30.00-32.00 No Grade Marks medium 15.00-18.00 jumbo 15.00 and Japanese Types U.S. Number One 30.00-35.00 No Grade Marks medium 35.00-38.00. ORGANIC 40 pound cartons Orange and Red Types U.S. Number One 38.00 No Grade Marks medium 23.00 jumbo 23.00 White Types U.S. Number One 42.00 No Grade Marks medium 23.00 jumbo 23.00 Japanese Types U.S. Number One 45.00 No Grade Marks medium 45.00-48.00 jumbo 23.00. Quality generally good. LOUISIANA 2020 CROP Shipments 6-9-9 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One 19.00-21.00 U.S. Number Two 14.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 14.00. Quality generally good.

---TARO

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 11-10*-9 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Dasheen (Coco Islena) Slightly Lower; Others Unchanged. Mostly Costa-Rica, few Jamaica. 40 pounds carton Eddoes mostly 16.00-20.00; 40 pounds carton Dasheen (Coco Islena) mostly 12.00-15.00; Malanga Lila 40 pounds carton mostly 24.00-28.00 and Malanga Blanca mostly 26.00-30.00. (* revised)

---TOMATILLOS

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 17-18-22 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices much higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates mostly 12.50-13.00. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 11-8-6 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Higher. 40 pound containers per pound mostly .25-.30. Quality and size variable.

---TOMATOES

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 274-280-318 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 7.40-7.65. 25 pound cartons loose 5x5-5x6 size mostly 8.30-8.50. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 125-157-152 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Extra services included. Prices for March 5th.25 pound carton loose. 85 percent U.S. One or Better. 5x6 size 9.95, 6x6 size 8.95, 6x7 size 7.95. Prices to be established based on Tuesday's market. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 152-124-151 --- Movement expected about the same. Supplies 5x6s and 5x6 size fairly light. Trading 5x6s and 5x6 size moderate, others fairly slow. Prices 5x6s and 5x6 size higher, others generally unchanged. Vine Ripes cartons 2 layers 4x4-5x5s mostly 7.40, 5x6s mostly 7.95-8.95. 25 pound cartons loose 4x4-5x5 sizes mostly 8.30, 5x6 size mostly 8.95. Quality generally good. VARIOUS US SHIPPING POINTS Shipments 21*-12*-13 --- Greenhouse. No prices reported. (* revised)

---TOMATOES, CHERRY

CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 5-4-3 --- Movement expected to slightly increase for light supplies. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. Prices for March 5th.Flats 12 pint baskets with lids 7.95. Prices to be established based on Tuesday's market. Quality generally good.

---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 43-42-44 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices much higher. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large 10.95-12.95. 20 pound cartons loose medium-large 20.95-22.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 27-22-17 --- (Organic 3-1-1) Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Organic Generally Unchanged, Others Slightly Higher. Including palletizing and precooling.Prices for March 5th. Flats 12 1- pints containers with lids 9.95, Organic 16.95-17.95. 20 pound cartons loose 17.95-19.95. Prices to be established based on Tuesday's market. Quality generally good.


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MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 18-14-9 --- Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large mostly 5.70-5.95. Quality generally good.

---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 210-184-208 --- Movement expected about the same. Supplies fairly heavy. Trading Moderate. Prices medium generally unchanged, others slightly higher. 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large mostly 8.30-8.95, large mostly 8.30-8.50, medium 8.30. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 131-146-92 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Roma 25 pound cartons loose extra large mostly 8.30-8.50, large 8.30-8.50, medium 8.30-8.40. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 84-79-59 --- Movement expected to slightly increase Trading Moderate. Prices Extra Large Generally Unchanged, Others Slightly Higher. Extra services included. Prices for March 5th. 25 pound cartons loose. Extra Large 9.95, Large mostly 9.95, Medium mostly 7.95-8.95. Prices to be established based on Tuesday's market. Quality generally good.

---YAMS (NAMES)

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 4-4-5 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Cartons Yellow Higher; White Slightly Higher. Costa-Rica and Jamaica. 45 pounds carton Yellow mostly 38.00-43.00 and 40 pounds carton White mostly 14.00-16.00.

---YUCA (CASSAVA)

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3-3-2 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. From Costa Rica; few Nicaragua, Ecuador and Honduras 37 pound cartons mostly 12.00-14.50.

ONIONS , DRY

---ONIONS, DRY

UNITED STATES Shipments 888-995*-1,143 --- The top shipping areas for the week, in order were Columbia Basin Washington, Idaho Malheur County Oregon, Mexico, Peru and New York . The Market News Service survey of over 30,000 retail stores had 11,202 ads for onions last week, which is 11 percent lower then last weeks ads of 12,604. (* revised)COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2020 CROP Shipments 288-365-422 (Includes exports 52-59-62)--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Yellow medium active, others moderate. Prices Yellows higher, Reds unchanged, whites lower. Yellow Hybrid 50-pound sacks colossal 6.50-7.00, jumbo 5.00-6.00, medium mostly 8.00; White 50-pound sacks jumbo mostly 10.00, medium mostly 9.00-10.00; Red Globe Type 25-pound sacks jumbo 5.00-6.00, medium 5.00-6.00. IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY OREGON 2020 CROP Shipments 295-285-322 (Includes exports 11-8*-9)--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Yellow medium and Reds active, Yellow jumbo fairly active, others moderate. Prices Yellow super colossal and Whites generally unchanged, others higher. Yellow Spanish-Hybrid U.S. One 50-pound sack super colossal 8.00-9.00, colossal mostly 8.00, jumbo mostly 7.00, medium mostly 8.00; White U.S. One 50-pound sacks jumbo 13.00-14.00, medium 12.00-13.00; Round Red U.S. One 25-pound sack jumbo mostly 7.00, medium mostly 7.00. (* revised)MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTH TEXAS 2020 CROP Crossings 111-166-162 --- Movement is expected to remain about the same. Trading Whites fairly slow, others active. Prices Yellow colossal, medium and Reds higher, White medium lower, others generally unchanged. Yellow Grano 50 pound sacks colossal mostly 10.00-11.00, jumbo mostly 10.00, medium 10.00-12.00; Yellow Grano Marked Sweet 40 pound cartons jumbo 12.00-14.00; White 50 pound sacks jumbo mostly 8.00, medium mostly 8.00; Red Globe Type 25 pound sacks jumbo mostly 10.00, medium mostly 9.00-10.00. PERU IMPORTS - REPACKED AT VARIOUS EAST COAST SHIPPING POINTS Shipments 71-56-113 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Yellow Granex - Marked Sweet 40 pound cartons jumbo Mostly 22.00. NORTH AND EAST POINTS COLORADO 2020 CROP Shipments 17-19-20 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Unofficial prices for Monday March 8, 2021. Yellow 50 lb sacks colossal mostly 12.50, jumbo mostly 11.00, medium mostly 12.50; White 50 lb sacks jumbo mostly 19.00, medium mostly 17.00; Red 25 lb sacks mostly 9.00, medium mostly 8.00.


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UTAH 2020 CROP Shipments 18-17-20 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2020 CROP Shipments 16-15-15 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS 2021 CROP Shipments 0-5-15 --- Movement expected to increase as onion harvest continues. Trading Moderate. Yellow Granex Marked Sweet 40-pound cartons Jumbo mostly 18.00. FIRST REPORT. NEW YORK 2020 CROP Shipments 35-30-0 --- Movement expected to decrease as the season has come to an early end. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT

ONIONS FOR PROCESSING

---ONIONS - PROCESSED

WESTERN UNITED STATES Shipments 82-82-91 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. No prices reported. EASTERN UNITED STATES Shipments 4-4-4 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. No prices reported.

POTATOES

---POTATOES

UNITED STATES Shipments 1,676-1,766*-1,766 --- The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho, Colorado, Columbia Basin Washington, Florida, and Wisconsin. The Market News Service survey of over 30,000 retail stores had 16,202 ads for potatoes last week, which is 12 percent lower then last weeks ads of 18,409. (* revised)UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO 2020 CROP Shipments 736-766-754 (Includes exports 18-8-14)--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Russet Burbank 5-pound film bags Non Size A mostly 5.50-6.00, 50-pound carton 40s mostly 10.00, 50s mostly 9.00, 60s 8.00-8.50, 70s mostly 7.50-8.00, 80s mostly 7.50, 90s mostly 7.00, 100s mostly 6.50; U.S. Two 50-pound sacks 6 ounce minimum mostly 5.00-5.50, 10 ounce minimum mostly 8.00. Russet Norkotah 5-pound film bags Non Size A mostly 5.50-6.00, 50-pound carton 40s mostly 9.00-9.50, 50s mostly 8.50-9.00, 60s 8.00, 70s 7.00-8.00, 80s mostly 7.00, 90s 6.00-7.00, 100s 5.50-6.50; U.S. 50-pound sacks 6 ounce minimum mostly 5.00, 10 ounce minimum 7.00-8.00. SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO 2020 CROP Shipments 263-294-303 (Includes exports 28-24-23)--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Unchanged. Russet Norkota U.S. One baled 10 pound film bags Size A mostly 8.50; 5 pound film bags Size A mostly 9.50; 50 pound carton 40s-70s 12.00; 80-100s 10.00-12.00; Round Red U.S. One size A baled 5 pound film bags 13.00-14.00; Yellow U.S. One size A baled 5 pound film bag 13.00-15.00. COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON AND UMATILLA BASIN OREGON 2020 CROP Shipments 142-145-158 (Includes exports 27-31-32)--- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Bales lower, others generally unchanged. Russet Norkotah baled 5-pound film bags Non Size A mostly 6.00, Baled 10-pound film bags Non Size A mostly 5.00, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly 9.00-10.00, 50-70s mostly 10.00, 80s mostly 9.00-10.00, 90s mostly 8.00, 100s mostly 7.00-8.00, U.S. Two 10 ounce 50-pound sack mostly 6.00-6.50; FLORIDA 2021 CROP Shipments 69-72-97 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Round Red very active, others active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A 15.75-20.25, size B sz B 22.25-23.70, 50 pound sacks size 14.00-18.75, size B 20.75-21.95; Round White U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A mostly 26.25-26.75, size B 20.25-22.75, 50 pound sacks size A mostly 24.75-25.00, size B 18.75-21.00; Yellow Type U.S. One 50 pound cartons size A mostly 22.70-25.25, size B 18.70-20.00, 50 pound sacks size A 20.95-23.75, size B 16.95-18.50. CENTRAL WISCONSIN 2020 CROP Shipments 119-105-91 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly 9.00-9.50, baled 10 5-lb film bags size A mostly 10.00-10.50, 50 pound cartons 40s-70s mostly 13.00-14.00, 80s mostly 12.00-13.00, 90s mostly 11.00-12.00, 100s mostly 11.00-12.00; Round Red U.S. One baled 10 5-pound film bags size A mostly 11.00-13.00, 50 pound cartons size A mostly 11.00-13.00, size B mostly 13.00-16.00, 50 pound sacks size A mostly 10.00-12.00, size B mostly 12.00-15.00.


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MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) 2020 CROP Shipments 69-63*-73 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Reds size B and Yellow size A higher, Yellow Size B lower, others generally unchanged. Round Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A mostly 12.00-13.00; sz B mostly 15.00-15.50; Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00. 50 lb sacks sz A mostly 10.50-11.50; sz B mostly 13.50-14.00. tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A mostly 18.00-20.00; sz B mostly 24.00-25.00. U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A mostly 5.00-5.50; sz B mostly 8.00-9.00. Yellow Type U.S. One 50 lb cartons Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 30.00. tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A mostly 28.00; sz B mostly 14.00. (* revised)MICHIGAN Shipments 66-60-68 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Russet baled 5-10 pound film bags higher, others generally unchanged. U.S. One size A baled 10 5-pound film bags Russet Norkotah 12.50-13.00, baled 5 10-pound film bags mostly 12.50. HEREFORD-HIGH PLAINS TEXAS 2020 CROP Shipments 37-61-58 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA 2020 CROP Shipments 45-49-48 --- Movement expected to stay the same. Remaining supplies in too few hands to establish a market. NEBRASKA 2020 CROP Shipments 56-65*-47 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. (* revised)AROOSTOOK COUNTY MAINE Shipments 41-36*-37 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. U.S.One 2 inch or 4 ounce minimum Russet Norkotah/Other varieties baled 5 10-pound filmbags 10.00-10.50, baled 10 5-pound filmbags 11.00-11.50, 2 inch minimum Round White baled 5 10-pound filmbags 10.50-11.00, baled 10 5-pound filmbags 11.00-11.50. (* revised)KLAMATH BASIN OREGON AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DISTRICT 2020 CROP Shipments 23-25-28 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. BIG LAKE AND CENTRAL MINNESOTA 2020 CROP Shipments 9-6-5 --- Movement expected to remain decrease seasonally. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. CANADA (NEW BRUNSWICK) CROSSINGS THROUGH MAINE POINTS Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. USOne/CDOne 2 inch or 4 ounce minimum Russet Norkotah/other Varieties baled 10 5-pound bag mostly 11.00.

POTATOES FOR PROCESSING

---POTATOES - CHIPPER

MICHIGAN Shipments 222-256-228 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Most movement on pre-season contract. Too few open market ales to establish a market. WISCONSIN 2020 CROP Shipments 244-224-149 --- Movement expected to stay the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market. AROOSTOOK COUNTY MAINE 2020 CROP Shipments 71*-48-52 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Most movement on pre-season contract. Too few open market sales to establish a market. (* revised)MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) 2020 CROP Shipments 70-82-50 --- Movement expected to stay the same Too few open market sales to establish a market. WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK Shipments 41-43-38 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Most movement on pre-season contract. Too few open market sales to establish a market. PENNSYLVANIA Shipments 9-8-9 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Most movement on pre-season contract. Too few open market sales to establish a market.


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