WASHINGTON, DC 12-DEC-2018 WA_FV102 Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199 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 the shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis excludes all charges for freight. 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. BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 12-DEC-2018 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS OFFERINGS. Most movement from pre-season contracts. Prices represent few new sales. 50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge 10.00 few higher and lower FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 12-DEC-2018 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. Some shipments being booked at previously commited prices. 11 lb cartons/crates bunched Green lge 28.75-30.75 mostly 28.75 occasional high as 34.75 std 26.75-28.75 occasional high as 32.75 sml 12.75-14.75 MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 12-DEC-2018 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 2018 Season ---BEANS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA. 5 lb cartons bagged Haricot Vert (French Type) 9.00-10.00 ---OKRA: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. HONDURAS 1/2 bushel cartons med-lge 12.00-14.00 Indian 10.00 ---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA. Wide range of quality and condition 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.50-7.00 occas 8.00 Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 13.00-15.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occas low as 10.00 occas high as 16.00 PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET WHITE TYPE AND SMALL HIGHER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Via air and boat 11 lb cartons bunched jbo 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.75-19.75 exlge 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.75-19.75 lge 18.75-20.75 mostly 19.75-20.75 std 18.75-20.75 mostly 19.75-20.75 sml 17.00-18.00 white lge 19.00-20.00 std 19.00-20.00 ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 12-DEC-2018 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 2018 Season ---BEANS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. Wide range in price and quality. bushel cartons/crates Round Green Type Handpicked 22.35-22.85 mostly 22.35 few lower Machine Picked 20.35-20.85 few lower occas higher ---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. wirebound crates Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 12.35-13.35 mostly 13.35 White 4-4 1/2 dz 13.35 Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 12.35-13.35 mostly 13.35 ---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY CARTONS LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 24.35-24.85 mostly 24.35 fr qual 16.35-20.85 mostly 16.35-18.35 cartons 24s 8.35-12.85 mostly 8.35-10.35 ---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. Medium are wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 10.35-12.85 mostly 10.35 fr qual 8.35-8.85 mostly 8.35 few lower ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 20.35-20.85 mostly 20.35 few lower exlge 20.35-20.85 mostly 20.35 few higher and lower lge 18.35-20.85 mostly 18.35 med 16.35-18.85 mostly 16.35-18.35 irreg sz fr qual 18.35-20.85 mostly 18.35-20.35 ---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND JALAPENO GOOD, CUBANELLES MODERATE. MARKET JALAPENO SLIGHTLY HIGHER, CUBANELLES HIGHER. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles 12.35-12.85 mostly 12.35 occas higher and lower Jalapeno 24.35-28.85 mostly 26.35-28.35 Long Hot too few new sales to establish a market Poblano too few new sales to establish a market ---SQUASH: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 16.35-18.85 mostly 16.35 med 14.35-16.85 mostly 14.35 Yellow Straightneck sml 18.35-20.85 mostly 18.35 med 16.35-18.85 mostly 16.35 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml 14.35-14.85 mostly 14.35 med 12.35-12.85 mostly 12.35 few lower ---TOMATOES: DEMAND 5X6 & 6X6 SIZE GOOD, 6X7 SIZE MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 sz 23.95-25.95 6x6 sz 19.95-21.95 6x7 sz 15.95-17.95 few 19.95 occas lower U.S. Two 5x6 sz 21.95-23.95 6x6 sz 17.95-19.95 6x7 sz 13.95-15.95 few 19.95 occas lower ---TOMATOES, CHERRY: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. flats 12 1-pt baskets 13.95-15.95 ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ORGANIC SLIGHTLY HIGHER, CONVENTIONAL ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 15.95 occas lower 20 lb cartons loose 29.95 few 25.95 ORGANIC flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 21.95 occas lower ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Some morning harvest curtailed due to cool temperatures. 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 21.95-23.95 mostly 21.95 lge 21.95 occas lower med 19.95-21.95 mostly 19.95 occas lower NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Precooling included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 18.00-20.00 occas higher SOUTH FLORIDA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---ENDIVE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Include some 14 and 16 count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 16.95-18.95 24s 18.95-20.95 ---ESCAROLE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. Include some 14 and 16 count packs. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 18s 16.95-18.95 24s 18.95-20.95 ---RADISHES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling included. cartons topped 30 6-oz film bags red 10.45-10.95 mostly 10.45 cartons topped 14 1-lb film bags red 10.95-11.45 mostly 10.95 40 lb film bags topped red 22.35-23.95 mostly 22.95 PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 12-DEC-2018 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---ARTICHOKES: SUPPLY 12S LIGHT, 18-24S FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND 12-24S GOOD, 30-36S FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 12S AND 24S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 30S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price, quality and condition. cartons Globe 12s 20.55-22.55 mostly 20.55-20.65 18s 16.55-22.55 mostly 16.55-18.65 one label 24.55 24s 16.55-22.55 mostly 16.55-18.65 one label 24.55 30s 13.15-17.55 mostly 13.15-15.55 one label 22.55 36s 11.15-14.55 mostly 12.55-13.65 one label 18.55 ORGANIC cartons Globe 12s 25.55 18s 25.55 24s 25.55 30s 25.55 COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GREEN LIGHT, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET GREEN SLIGHTLY LOWER, RED ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 lge 16.95-18.95 irreg sz fr qual 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 Red irreg sz fr qual 28.95-30.95 mostly 30.95 1/2 bushel cartons Red exlge 18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 . lge 18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 IMPERIAL & COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95-19.05 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 22.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.55 occasional lower Short Trim 26.95-28.95 ORGANIC cartons bchd 14s 30.95 ---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons film wrapped White 9s 12.95-14.95 12s 15.35-17.55 occasional lower 16s 12.95-14.95 occasional lower ORGANIC cartons film wrapped White 12s 38.95 ---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons flm lined 24s 50.00-53.55 mostly 51.65-52.65 occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 51.00-54.55 mostly 52.65-53.65 occasional lower ---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Boston 24s 42.95-50.55 mostly 46.25-50.55 Green Leaf 24s 50.25-52.65 Red Leaf 24s 50.25-52.65 ---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s 18.95-20.95 occasional higher cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 22.95-28.95 mostly 24.95-26.95 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 24s 34.85 IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---BOK CHOY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 30 lb cartons 14.45-19.45 mostly 16.35-17.55 occasional higher WGA crates 32.35-33.15 occasional lower ---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. WGA crates Nappa 22.45-28.50 30 lb cartons Nappa 15.45-18.65 mostly 15.45-17.55 occasional higher IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC HERBS 2018 Season ---ANISE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s 12.00-18.65 mostly 14.45-16.65 ORGANIC cartons 12s 17.50-19.95 ---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 30s 10.45-14.45 mostly 11.25-13.45 occasional higher and lower 60s 12.45-18.35 mostly 14.45-16.50 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons bunched 30s 21.95-26.85 IMPERIAL, COACHELLA, PALO VERDE VALLEYS CA, CENTRAL & WESTERN AZ & MX CROSSINGS THRU SOU CA & SAN LUIS AZ Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN FAIRLY LIGHT, RED MODERATE. MARKET GREEN SLIGHTLY LOWER, RED SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 14.00-15.45 occasional higher Red Type 18-24s 15.00-27.25 mostly 22.25-25.45 ORGANIC 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 24.45-30.85 Red Type 18-24s 24.45-31.50 ---ENDIVE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s 25.55-26.65 occasional higher and lower ---ESCAROLE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 24s 29.55-35.50 mostly 30.55-32.65 occasional lower ---GREENS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Kale green 24s 16.35-20.50 mostly 17.00-18.65 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons bunched Kale green 24s 20.45-26.95 red 24s 19.95-25.45 Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s 20.45-26.95 ---PARSLEY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Curly 60s 18.45-24.50 mostly 19.65-21.55 occasional higher and lower 30s 13.55-17.50 mostly 13.55-15.00 occasional higher and lower Plain 60s 18.45-23.45 mostly 19.65-21.55 occasional higher and lower 30s 13.50-17.50 mostly 13.50-15.00 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons bunched Curly 30s 20.50-25.45 Plain 30s 19.95-24.85 ---SPINACH: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. cartons bunched Flat 24s 21.45-29.55 mostly 22.45-25.65 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons bunched Flat 24s 24.85-28.85 KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 12.00-15.85 50 lb sacks loose jbo 12.00-20.40 mostly 14.00-17.00 25 lb sacks loose jbo 6.00-10.20 mostly 7.00-8.50 cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 18.00-20.00 few 28.70 sacks 24 2-lb film bags med-lge 18.00-20.00 few 28.70 sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge 18.00-20.00 occasional higher cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 19.50-25.50 mostly 19.50-20.00 cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 19.50-25.50 mostly 19.50-20.00 cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 19.50-25.50 mostly 19.50-20.00 LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC HERBS 2018 Season ---CILANTRO: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 60s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00 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 2018 Season ---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40 lb containers per lb .85-.95 mostly .85-.90 MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---BEANS: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 30 lb cartons Round Green Type Handpicked 18.95-22.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 few 24.95 ---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons Yellow 4-4 1/2 dz 12.95-14.95 Bi-Color 4-4 1/2 dz 12.95-14.95 ---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND PERSIAN AND PICKLES GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET PERSIAN AND PICKLES SLIGHTLY HIGHER, MEDIUM LOWER, 24S AND 36S MUCH LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 14.95-16.95 fr qual 12.95-14.95 ord qual 8.95-10.95 occasional higher sml 9.95-10.95 occasional higher lge 12.95-14.95 occasional higher cartons 24s 5.95-7.95 occasional higher 36s 7.95-8.95 occasional higher BUSHEL & 40-45 LB PLASTIC CONTAINERS Pickles 150-200s 14.95-16.95 200-300s 16.95-18.95 300-400s 16.95-18.95 GREENHOUSE cartons film wrapped Long Seedless med 12s 6.95-7.95 occasional higher sml 12s 5.95-6.95 few 7.95 irreg sz fr qual 8.95-10.95 occasional higher 22 lb cartons Persian med 14.95-16.95 occasional higher sml-med 18.95-21.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 occasional higher sml 18.95-21.95 mostly 18.95-20.95 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons 36s 12.95-14.95 ---EGGPLANT: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. 1 bu, 1 1/9 bu, 1 1/6 bu cartons wrapped 18s 8.95-10.95 occasional lower fr qual 6.95-8.95 occasional lower 24s 6.95-8.95 occasional higher fr qual 4.95-6.95 occasional higher ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET EXTRA LARGE SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jbo 18.95-20.95 exlge 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 lge 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 few 18.95 fr qual 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 med 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 fr qual 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95 sml fr qual 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95 irreg sz fr qual 10.95-12.95 1 1/9 bushel cartons place pack Green exlge 20.95-22.95 occasional higher lge 18.95-20.95 occasional higher ---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET SERRANO HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons per lb Anaheim lge .45-.55 mostly .50 occasional higher Jalapeno lge .80-.90 mostly .80-.85 occasional higher Poblano lge .70-.80 mostly .70 Serrano lge .90-1.00 mostly .90-.95 occasional higher Yellow Chile lge .50-.60 mostly .50 ---SQUASH: SUPPLY GREY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET YELLOW AND ACORN LOWER, SPAGHETTI, KABOCHA, GREY SMALL-MEDIUM SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. Many present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. 4/7 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 8.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower sml-med 8.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower med 8.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower Yellow Straightneck sml 12.95-14.95 few 16.95 occasional higher sml-med 12.95-14.95 few 16.95 occasional higher med 10.95-12.95 few 14.95 occasional higher and lower Grey sml 16.95-18.95 few 20.95 sml-med 14.95-16.95 few 18.95 occasional higher med 12.95-14.95 few 16.95 occasional higher 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini med-lge 8.95-10.95 occasional higher Yellow Straightneck med-lge 8.95-10.95 occasional higher Acorn med 14.95-16.95 lge 16.95-18.95 occasional higher xlge 14.95-16.95 occasional higher Butternut med 8.95-10.95 lge 10.95-12.95 xlge 8.95-10.95 Kabocha med 12.95-14.95 lge 14.95-16.95 Spaghetti med 8.95-10.95 lge 10.95-12.95 occasional higher xlge 8.95-10.95 occasional higher ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET PINT SLIGHTLY HIGHER, LOOSE SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 10.95-12.95 mostly 12.95 few 14.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 20.95-22.95 mostly 22.95 ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 10.95-12.95 mostly 12.95 few 14.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge 20.95-22.95 mostly 22.95 ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 14.95-16.95 lge 12.95-14.95 med 10.95-12.95 ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 14.95-16.95 lge 12.95-14.95 med 10.95-12.95 MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---TOMATOES: DEMAND 4X4-4X5S GOOD, 5X5-5X6S MODERATE. MARKET 4X4-4X5S ABOUT STEADY, 5X5-5X6S SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 20.95-24.00 mostly 20.95 4x5s 20.95-24.00 mostly 20.95 5x5s 18.95-20.95 mostly 18.95 5x6s 14.00-18.95 mostly 16.95 occasional higher ORGANIC ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market 4x5s supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market 5x5s supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 few 14.95 lge 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 occasional lower med 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 16.95-18.95 mostly 16.95 few 14.95 lge 14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 occasional lower med 10.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 ORGANIC ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market lge supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---BEETS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 10.45-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.50 occasional higher and lower ORGANIC cartons bunched Red Type 12s 14.45-18.50 Gold Type 12s 14.45-16.45 ---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND LEEKS MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ICELESS LOWER, OTHERS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons bunched 48s med 7.00-11.45 mostly 8.00-10.50 occasional higher 48s sml 8.00-10.65 mostly 8.00-9.65 Leeks 12s 14.50-18.95 mostly 15.50-17.75 cartons 2 film bags iceless 24 bunches per bag 9.05-12.95 mostly 9.05-10.65 occasional higher cartons 4 film bags iceless 12 bunches per bag 9.05-12.95 mostly 9.05-10.65 occasional higher ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s med 26.45-30.95 mostly 26.45-28.85 MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG 2018 Season ---CHAYOTE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 40 lb cartons 14.00-18.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 ---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in size and quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 30.00-35.50 mostly 33.00-35.00 occasional lower MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim 15.00-18.00 mostly 16.00-18.00 occasional higher and lower ---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition. 50 lb sacks loose jbo 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 few 10.00 ---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Most present shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 12.95-16.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 occasional higher fr qual 8.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-12.95 lge 9.95-17.95 mostly 14.95-16.95 ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality. GREENHOUSE 11 lb cartons Red jbo 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 exlge 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 lge 19.00-23.00 mostly 19.00-21.00 Yellow jbo 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 exlge 20.00-24.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 lge 19.00-23.00 mostly 19.00-21.00 Orange jbo 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 few 24.00 exlge 18.00-22.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 few 24.00 lge 17.00-21.00 mostly 17.00-19.00 ---PEPPERS, OTHER: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND JALAPENO GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in quality and size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Anaheim 12.00-20.00 mostly 14.00-16.00 occasional higher Jalapeno 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00-32.00 occasional lower Poblano 13.00-18.00 mostly 13.00-15.00 Serrano supplies in too few hands to establish a market 8 lb cartons Habanero orange 17.00-24.00 mostly 18.00-22.00 ---TOMATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 22.95-26.95 mostly 23.95-25.95 occasional lower 4x5 sz 22.95-26.95 mostly 23.95-25.95 occasional lower 5x5 sz 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 occasional lower 5x6 sz 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 occasional lower cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 4x5s 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 5x5s 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 5x6s 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4 sz 22.95-26.95 mostly 23.95-25.95 occasional lower 4x5 sz 22.95-26.95 mostly 23.95-25.95 occasional lower 5x5 sz 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 occasional lower 5x6 sz 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 occasional lower cartons 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 4x5s 20.95-24.95 mostly 22.95-24.95 5x5s 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 5x6s 20.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality. OPEN FIELD flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 12.95-14.95 ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT flats 12 1-pt containers with lids med-lge 12.95-14.95 ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices. OPEN FIELD 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 19.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 lge 18.95-23.95 mostly 19.85-21.95 med 17.95-22.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 lb cartons loose Roma exlge 19.95-24.95 mostly 20.95-22.95 lge 18.95-23.95 mostly 19.85-21.95 med 17.95-22.95 mostly 17.95-19.95 OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis MISC HERBS 2018 Season ---CILANTRO: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched 30s 8.00-11.95 mostly 10.00-11.95 occasional lower 60s 11.95-14.00 some high as 18.95 OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN FAIRLY LIGHT, RED MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LOWER, RED ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 12.95-14.95 Red Type med 24.95 ---CELERY: SUPPLY AVAILABLE FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET 2 AND 4 DOZEN SLIGHTLY HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and condition. cartons 2 dz 29.55-34.56 mostly 29.55-30.95 2 1/2 dz 30.65-34.56 mostly 30.65-31.55 3 dz 30.85-34.56 mostly 30.85-32.65 4 dz 32.50-34.56 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 32.85-35.55 mostly 32.85-33.65 few 36.56-37.00 ORGANIC cartons 2 1/2 dz 41.50-48.85 mostly 41.50-44.66 cartons film bags Hearts 18s 37.50-48.85 mostly 37.50-42.66 ---GREENS: DEMAND GREEN GOOD, LACINATO MODERATE. MARKET GREEN HIGHER, LACINATO ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Kale green 24s 17.00-20.95 mostly 17.95-20.95 Lacinato (Tuscan) 24s 10.95-16.00 mostly 12.95-16.00 ---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 50.85-52.95 Red Leaf 24s 50.85-52.95 ---PARSLEY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched Curly 60s 16.95-21.75 mostly 17.95-20.95 30s supplies insufficient to establish a market Plain 60s 17.95-21.75 mostly 17.95-20.95 30s supplies insufficient to establish a market OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---RADISHES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and price. cartons bunched Red 24s 7.95-12.55 mostly 7.95-10.95 occasional higher and lower 48s 10.45-16.50 mostly 10.95-15.00 occasional higher and lower SAN ANTONIO-WINTERGARDEN DISTRICT TEXAS Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---CABBAGE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 18.00-20.00 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CROWN CUT SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons bchd 14s 16.85-20.00 mostly 17.00-18.85 bchd 18s 17.35-20.50 mostly 17.50-19.35 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 21.50-30.00 mostly 21.50-25.00 Short Trim 21.75-30.00 mostly 24.50-30.00 ---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons film wrapped White 12s 12.50-20.85 mostly 15.00-18.00 ---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz 26.00-32.00 mostly 27.00-29.50 2 1/2 dz 27.00-32.00 mostly 27.00-29.50 occasional higher 3 dz 27.00-32.00 mostly 27.00-30.00 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 2018 Season ---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. 25 lb cartons med 26.95-34.65 mostly 28.75-33.00 WESTERN ARIZONA Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis VEGETABLES 2018 Season ---BROCCOLI: DEMAND CROWN CUT FAIRLY GOOD AT SLIGHTLY LOWER PRICES, BUNCHED FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET CROWN CUT SLIGHTLY LOWER, BUNCHED ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 20.45-22.65 occasional higher bchd 18s 20.95-23.15 occasional higher 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 26.50-30.65 mostly 28.50-29.45 few 32.35-32.55 ORGANIC cartons bchd 14s 30.50-31.50 ---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 9S SLIGHLTY LOWER, 12-16S LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons film wrapped White 9s 10.55-15.75 mostly 13.95-14.65 12s 12.50-18.95 mostly 15.50-16.65 16s 10.50-15.75 mostly 12.55-13.65 ORGANIC cartons film wrapped White 12s 38.45-44.45 ---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in price. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings cartons flm lined 24s 42.50-51.56 mostly 47.50-49.65 few 52.25-52.55 occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 43.50-52.56 mostly 48.50-50.65 few 53.25-53.55 occasional lower 30s flmwrpd 46.55-50.50 mostly 46.55-49.55 ORGANIC cartons 24s flmwrpd 40.45-45.45 12s flmwrpd 20.50-30.45 mostly 20.50-25.45 ---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND GREEN LEAF AND RED LEAF EXCEEDS SUPPLY, BOSTON FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET BOSTON SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Many present shipments from previous commitments and/or prior bookings cartons Boston 24s 38.00-44.65 mostly 40.45-42.55 occasional higher Green Leaf 24s 48.65-54.50 mostly 52.00-52.65 few 55.45-55.55 occasional lower Red Leaf 24s 42.65-54.50 mostly 52.00-52.65 occasional lower ORGANIC cartons Green Leaf 24s 42.45-47.45 mostly 42.45-46.50 Red Leaf 24s 42.45-47.45 mostly 42.45-46.50 ---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in price. cartons 24s 12.50-18.55 mostly 16.50-17.56 few 19.45-20.45 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 16.65-22.65 mostly 18.50-20.55 cartons film lined Hearts 48s 17.00-24.65 mostly 21.35-23.56 ORGANIC cartons 24s 24.45-29.50 mostly 28.45-29.50 one label 35.50 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 24.45-31.55 mostly 28.45-30.55 one label 32.95 THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 12-DEC-2018 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 2018 Season ---CABBAGE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD AT LOWER PRICES. pre-cooling included. Green Type includes 1 7/8 bushel cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 few low as 16.00 Red Type med 24.00-28.00 mostly 24.00 40 lb cartons Savoy Type med 18.00-21.00 mostly 18.00-20.00 ---GREENS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. cartons bunched Collard 24s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 Kale 24s 20.00-22.00 Mustard 24s 20.00-22.00 occasional lower Turnip Tops 24s 20.00-22.00 occasional lower