WASHINGTON, DC 07-May-2019 TRENDS - VEGETABLES WA_FV154 Provided by: Specialty Crops Market News Federal - State Market News Service, USDA. Unless otherwise stated, shipments, crossings or imports are for the weeks ending April 20, 27, and May 04, 2019 in that order in thousand hundredweight (cwt) or 100,000 pound units. Expected movement is for the period May 05-18, 2019. Prices are for Monday, May 06, 2019 compared to Monday, April 29, 2019. 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. HERBS ---ANISE CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active. Prices Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 25.65-28.85; ORGANIC cartons 12s 16.00-16.95. Quality generally good. ---CILANTRO CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 8-11-14 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s mostly 13.45-14.50, 30s mostly 9.65-10.65. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 7-7-7 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s mostly 9.95-12.95, 30s 7.95-9.00. Quality generally good. VEGETABLES ---ARTICHOKES SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 18-15-11 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices 12s slightly lower, 18s lower, 24-36s much lower. Cartons Globe 12s mostly 14.55, 18s 14.55-16.55, 24s mostly 14.55, 30s mostly 14.55-14.65, 36s mostly 14.55; ORGANIC 12s 32.55, 18s 32.55-34.00, 24s 32.00-32.55, 30-36s 22.15-32.55. Quality variable. REVISED DISTRICT ---ASPARAGUS WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY WASHINGTON Shipments 0-12-19 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Very Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Pyramid cartons/crates 28 pound bunched Washington Extra Fancy large 52.75-54.75; standard mostly 54.75. 11 pound carton/crates bunched Washington Extra Fancy jumbo mostly 21.75-22.75; large mostly 22.75-24.75; standard mostly 24.75. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS 2019 CROP Crossings 0-0-5 --- Movement expected to increase. Light shipments are being reported in the district with most shippers expecting to increase harvesting the week of May 6th. First F.O.B. expected to begin on or around May 9, 2019. CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA 2019 CROP Shipments 0#-0#-0# --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. 11 pound cartons/crates bunched green ORGANIC large mostly 24.75-26.75. standard mostly 24.75-26.75. Extra services included. (# less than 50,000 lbs) MICHIGAN Shipments 0-0-0 --- Initial very light harvest in Southwestern Michigan underway. Expect first Shipping Point report week of May 12 as volume increases with onset of harvest in West central region. PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Air 16-21*-U --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Higher. 11 pounds cartons bunched Green Jumbo and Extra Large supply in too few hands to quote, Large mostly 26.75 std mostly 26.75, Small 19.00-20.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---BEANS, HARICOT VERT (FRENCH TYPE) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 13*-8*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 5 pounds cartons 5.00-6.00. Quality variable. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---BEANS, ROUND GREEN TYPE CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 57-19-45 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. Bushel cartons/crates Machine Picked mostly 14.35. Quality generally good. SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 0-0-5 --- Very light shipments reported. Movement expected to increase around May 11. Trading Moderate. Bushel cartons/crates pre-cooled Round Green Type 16.35-16.85. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-4-4 --- Movement expected to decrease. Supplies light. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Higher. Prices 1 1/9 bushel cartons Round Green type Handpicked mostly 20.95-24.95. Quality generally good. ---BEETS CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZONA REVISED DISTRICT. Crossings 8 -8*-7, Shipments 1-1-2---Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons bunched 12s Red type mostly 10.50-12.65; ORGANIC Red type 16.45-20.50, Gold type 15.50-18.45. Quality generally good. (*revised) ---BOK CHOY CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 4-10-8 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 30 lb cartons mostly 16.45-18.65. Quality generally good. ---BROCCOLI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 141-113-203 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut Short Trim mostly 12.00-13.00. Quality variable. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 97-57-89 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading very active for very light supplies. Prices Higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 17.55-18.65, 18s mostly 18.05-19.15; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 20.95-21.65, Short Trim mostly 21.56-22.65. ORGANIC bunched 14s mostly 30.50-32.95; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 36.95 -38.45. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 34-26-26 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate Prices bunched higher, Crown Cut generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 14s mostly 18.00-19.00, 18s mostly 18.50-19.50; 20 pound cartons loose Crown Cut mostly 20.00-21.00. Quality generally good. SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 1-9-6 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 20 pound cartons loose bunched 14s supplies insufficent to quote, crown cut 14.35-16.85. Quality generally good. ---BRUSSELS SPROUTS SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 32*- 29*-31 --- Shipments 6-4-6---Movement expected about the same. Trading Very Active. Prices Higher. 25 pound cartons medium mostly 64.95-68.85. Quality generally good. (* revised) ---CABBAGE NORTH, CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 82-80-45 --- Movement expected to decrease as most growers finish for the season. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Precooling included. 50 pound cartons Round Green type medium 9.00-10.00. Quality generally good. SOUTH GEORGIA 2019 CROP Shipments 0-16-37 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 50 pound cartons Green Type medium mostly 8.00-9.00, Red Type mostly 18.00; 40 pound cartons Savoy Type medium supplies insufficient to establish market. Green Type includes 1 7/8 bushel cartons. Quality generally good. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 7-8-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. 50 lb cartons Round Green type medium 10.00-12.00; ORGANIC Round Green type 30.00-35.45, Red type 35.45-40.45. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 13-11-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Green higher, Red generally unchanged. 50 pound cartons medium Round Green type 10.95-12.85, Red type 26.95. Quality generally good. EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Light shipments possible in approximately 7-10 days with more reportable movement expected in 3 weeks. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. ---CALABAZA CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 8*-3-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. from Costa Rica, few Honduras 50 pounds Sacks mostly 10.00-11.00 (* revised, U = unavailable) ---CARROTS KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 178-188-193 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 13.00-15.40; 50 lb sacks loose jbo mostly 14.00-17.40, 25 lb sacks loose jbo mostly 7.00-8.70; cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.25-18.75. ORGANIC 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 20.00-28.70, 24 2-lb film bags med-lge 20.00- 28.70, 10 5-lb film bags med-lge 20.00-28.70. Cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-20.20, cartons 12 2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-20.20, cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-20.20. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 48-44-44 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. 50 pound sacks loose jumbo mostly 10.00. Quality generally good. SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 28-24-32 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Sacks medium large 48 1-pound, 24 2-pound, 10 5-pound film bags 15.00-16.00; 50-pound cartons loose jumbo 12.00-14.00. Quality generally good. ---CAULIFLOWER SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 77-41-53 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading very active for very light supplies. Prices 12s higher, others much higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 40.35-40.65, 9s mostly 38.65-40.65, 16s mostly 38.45-40.65; ORGANIC White 12s mostly 44.50-48.50. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 36-29-36 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Cartons film wrapped White 12s mostly 38.00-40.00. Quality generally good. ---CELERY OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 203-203-200 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading active at slightly lower prices. Supplies very light. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 2-2 1/2 dozen mostly 60.65-63.65, 3 dozen mostly 60.15-63.65; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 68.95-70.65. ORGANIC cartons 2 dozen mostly 72.85-78.66, 2 1/2 dozen mostly 75.85-78.66; Hearts film bags 18s mostly 70.50-78.66. Quality variable. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 18-19-23 --- Movement expected to increase as more shippers begin. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. Quality generally good. The first F.O.B. report is expected to be issued by May 13. SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Harvest expected to begin the week of June 2. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT ---CHAYOTE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 7-7-7 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. 40 pound cartons mostly 14.00-15.00. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 5*-5*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 40 pound cartons mostly 11.00-13.00; 20 pound cartons mostly 08.50-09.50 (* revised, U = unavailable) ---CHINESE CABBAGE CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 9-9-14 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. Nappa 30 lb cartons mostly 21.55-24.55. Quality generally good. ---CORN - SWEET CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 230-214-279 --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. Wire bound crates Yellow 4- 4 1/ 2 dozen 11.25, White 4- 4 1 /2 dozen 11.25, Bi- Color 4- 4 1 /2 dozen 11.25. Quality generally good. IMPERIAL AND COACHELLA VALLEYS CALIFORNIA Shipments 53-86-96 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late very active. Prices Slightly Higher. Prices cartons 4 dozen minimum White and Yellow mostly 15.95-16.95, Bi-Color mostly 16.95. Quality generally good. SOUTH GEORGIA No shipments reported. Shippers expect to start harvest around mid May or a little sooner. No F.O.B. issued. ---CUCUMBERS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 282-215-218 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices 24s higher, others much higher. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 10.95, fair quality mostly 8.95; small 3.95- 5.95, large 5.95-6.95. Cartons 24s mostly 3.95-4.95, 36s 5.95-6.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 94-116-119 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 5.95-6.95, fair quality mostly 4.95-5.95; large mostly 4.95-5.95. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior booking and/or previous commitments. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 63-66-72 --- Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading Moderate. Prices Pickles Generally Unchanged, WAXED Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 11/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s mostly 14.90, 200- 300s 18.90. WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 10.35, fair quality mostly 5.35-6.35. Cartons 24s mostly 2.35-3.35. Quality generally good. SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 0-0-1 --- Very light shipments reported. Expected F.O.B. to be issued as more shippers begin to harvest and volume increases. ---EGGPLANT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 30-31-29 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Active. Prices Higher. 1 bushel, 1 1/9 bushel and 1 1/6 bushel cartons wrapped 18s 12.95-14.95, 24s 10.95-12.95. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 23-25-9 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. Medium are wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium mostly 10.35-12.35 fair quality mostly 5.35-6.35. Quality generally good. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 0-0-1 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies very light. 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 May 12. ---ENDIVE SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 2-2-2 --- Movement expected to decrease as most growers finish for the season. Trading Fairly Slow for Light Supplies. Prices Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. 1 1 /9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s ( include some 14s and 16s) mostly 10.95. Carton 24s mostly 12.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly 9.45-10.65. Quality generally good. ---ESCAROLE SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 3-3-2 --- Movement expected to decrease as most growers finish for the season. Trading Fairly Slow for Light Supplies. Prices Generally Unchanged. Precooling included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/ crates 18s ( include some 14s and 16s) mostly 10.95. Carton 24s mostly 12.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons 24s mostly 18.00-18.50. Quality generally good. ---GINGER ROOT CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 8*-2*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. From Costa Rica , few Honduras Cartons 30 pound cartons mostly 23.00-25.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---GREENS SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 29-24-24 --- Movement expected to remain about the same Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Cartons bunched 24s Collard, Kale, Mustard and Turnip Tops 8.00. Quality generally good. LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT Shipments 22-18-19 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched Kale 24s 8.00-12.00 mostly 8.00 cartons loose Mustard 8.00-12.00 mostly 8.00 Turnip Tops 8.00-12.00 mostly 8.00 various containers bunched Collard 6s 8.00 various containers loose Collard lse 8.00-12.00 mostly 8.00 EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 0-5*-2 --- Movement expected to increase as more growers begin to harvest. Currently, no F.O.B. is being issued. (* revised) ---GREENS, KALE CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 4-6-8 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons bunched 24s green mostly 10.65-12.65; ORGANIC green 16.45-23.00, red mostly 16.45-23.95, Lacinato (Tuscan) 16.45-24.50. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-2-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Lacinato fairly active, Green moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 24s green 7.95-10.95, Lacinato (Tuscan) mostly 18.00-20.00. Quality generally good. ---LEEKS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 3-4*-4 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 12s mostly 10.65-12.55; ORGANIC 18.00-24.45. Quality and condition variable. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Central California for consolidation and distribution. (* revised) CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-2-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons bunched 12s mostly 10.55-12.50; ORGANIC 18.00-24.45. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, BOSTON SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-3-4 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Prices cartons 24s mostly 11.55-12.65. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, GREEN LEAF SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 25-31-36 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Supply fairly heavy. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons 24s mostly 8.45-9.65; ORGANIC mostly 16.45-22.50. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 4-4-4 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Prices cartons 24s 8.00-9.00. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, ICEBERG SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 235-315-451 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Supply fairly heavy. Prices Lower. Prices cartons film lined 24s mostly 7.35-8.65, 24s filmwrapped mostly 8.35-9.65, 30s filmwrapped 7.15-8.56. ORGANIC cartons 24s filmwrapped mostly 16.00-18.50, 12s filmwraped mostly 9.50-10.45. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 62-75-72 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 24s film lined mostly 7.50-8.50, 24s filmwrapped mostly 8.50-9.50. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, RED LEAF SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 7-9-10 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Slightly Lower. Cartons 24s mostly 8.50-10.65; ORGANIC mostly 16.45-20.50. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 1-1-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Prices cartons 24s 8.00-10.00. Quality generally good. ---LETTUCE, ROMAINE SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA Shipments 284-360-374 --- Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Supplies fairly heavy. Prices Hearts 48s slightly lower, others lower. Cartons 24s mostly 8.35-9.65; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 10.25-11.65, cartons film lined 48s mostly 12.25-13.65. ORGANIC cartons 24s 20.45-24.45, Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages mostly 12.45-15.75. Quality generally good. SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA Shipments 25-29-28 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Prices cartons 24s 8.00-10.50; Hearts cartons 12 3-count packages 10.00-12.00. Quality generally good. ---OKRA FLORIDA SOUTH DISTRICT 2019 CROP Shipments 2-2-2 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons small-medium mostly 10.35. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 17*-9*-U --- Movement expected to decrease. Trading Moderate. Honduras. 1/2 bushel crates/Cartons medium/large supply in too few hands to quote. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---ONIONS GREEN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA Crossings 56*-74*-63 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Iceless slightly higher, others slightly lower. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 7.50-8.65, small mostly 6.45-7.95, large mostly 7.45-8.65; ICELESS 4 film bags, 12 bunches per bag mostly 8.65-9.95. ORGANIC cartons bunched 48s medium mostly 18.45-20.95. Quality and condition variable. Most shipments from Mexico transferred to Central California for consolidation and distribution. (* revised) LEXINGTON SOUTH CAROLINA DISTRICT Shipments 3-3-3 --- Movement expected to gradually increase. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Unchanged. SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND VERY GOOD. This report is issued on Tuesdays and Thursdays. cartons bunched 48s 12.00- 22.00 mostly 12.00 ---PARSLEY CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 5-7-7 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons bunched 60s Curly mostly 13.65-15.55, Plain mostly 16.45-18.50; ORGANIC cartons bunched 30s Curly 16.45- 21.50, Plain 16.45-24.95. Quality generally good. OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA Shipments 3-3-3 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Active. Prices Generally Unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s Curly mostly 12.95-13.00, Plain 18.00-20.95. Quality generally good. ---PEAS, SNOW GUATEMALA IMPORTS ? PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 3*-2-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Guatemala. 10 pound cartons 8.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---PEAS, SUGAR GUATEMALA IMPORTS ? PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 2*-1-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Generally Unchanged. from Guatemala. 10 pounds cartons 19.00-21.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 165-150-134 --- (Field Grown 138-123-97, Greenhouse 27-27-37)--- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading Green active, Red moderate. Prices Green much higher, Red generally unchanged. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green extra large 16.95-18.95, large 14.95-16.95, medium 10.95-12.95; Place Pack extra large 18.95-20.95, large 16.95-18.95; large fair quality Green 10.95-12.95, Red irregular size fair mostly 18.95. 15 pound cartons Red extra large and large 12.95- 14.95. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 108-80-68 --- (includes ORGANIC 1-1-0)---Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading Exceeds Supply. Prices Much Higher. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Jumbo and extra large mostly 20.35, large mostly 18.35, irregular size fair quality mostly 16.35. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 81-72-56 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Red large slightly lower, others generally unchanged. GREENHOUSE 11 pound cartons Red jumbo and extra large mostly 9.95-10.95, large mostly 8.95-9.95; Yellow and Orange jumbo and extra large mostly 10.95-12.25, large mostly 9.95-11.25. Quality variable. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments. COACHELLA VALLEY CALIFORNIA Shipments 22-24-40 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices Jumbo much higher, others higher. Prices 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green jumbo mostly 18.95-20.95, extra large mostly 20.95, large mostly 16.95-18.95, medium 14.95-16.95 irregular size fair quality mostly 12.95. Quality generally good. Harvest of Red expected to begin the week of May 12. ---PEPPERS, MIXED MINI SWEET TYPES MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 17-15-14 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices much lower. GREENHOUSE and FIELD GROWN cartons 12 1-pint mostly 10.95, ORGANIC 18.95-22.95. Quality generally good. ---PEPPERS, OTHER MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 82-93-118 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate.. Prices Serrano slightly higher, Poblano generally unchanged, Anaheim slightly lower, Yellow Chile lower and Jalapeno much lower. 1 1/9 bushel carton per pound large Anaheim mostly .40-.45, Jalapeno mostly .30-.35, Poblano mostly .50, Serrano mostly .65, Yellow Chile mostly .40. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 63-60-84 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Anaheim moderate, others fairly slow. Prices Anaheim slightly higher, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons and crates Anaheim mostly 19.50-21.00, Jalapeno (supplies heavy) mostly 12.50-14.00, Serrano mostly 19.50-22.00, Poblano mostly 16.00-18.00. 8 pound cartons Habanero orange mostly 16.00- 18.00. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 14-14-5 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Jalapeno Lower, Cubanelles Generally Unchanged. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Cubanelles mostly 10.35-12.35, Jalapeno mostly 24.35-26.35. Quality generally good. ---RADISHES SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 7-7-7 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Precooling included. Carton topped 30-6 ounce film bags Red 10.45. Carton topped 14 1-pound film bags Red 10.95, 40 pound film bags topped Red 21.95-22.95. Quality generally good. SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS ARIZONA REVISED DISTRICT. Shipments 11-12*-12, Crossings 14-10*-7---Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. Cartons Red bunched 24s mostly 8.55-11.55, 48s mostly 10.95-12.50. Quality variable. (*revised) ---RHUBARB OREGON AND WASHINGTON COAST Shipments 1-2-1 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices Lower. Field grown 20 pound cartons mostly 30.00-32.00. Quality generally good. ---SPINACH CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA Shipments 11-11-12 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Slightly Higher. Cartons bunched Flat 24s mostly 14.50-15.65. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH SOUTH GEORGIA Shipments 0-13-40 --- Movement expected to increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. 1/2 and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 6.35-6.85 medium 4.35-4.85; Yellow Straightneck small 10.35-10.85 medium 8.35-8.85. Quality generally good. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 41-34-33 --- (includes ORGANIC 1-1-1)---Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading Zucchini Light, Yellow Straightneck Moderate. Prices Much Lower. Includes palletizing and precooling. 1 /2 bushel cartons Zucchini small mostly 5.35-6.35, medium mostly 4.35, Yellow Straightneck small mostly 12.35, medium mostly 10.35. Quality generally good. ---SQUASH, ACORN MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 5-5-5 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading Slow. Prices Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large 4.95-5.95, large mostly 4.95-6.95 and medium mostly 4.95-5.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, BUTTERNUT MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 20-20-20 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late slow. Prices much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large mostly 6.95-8.95, large mostly 12.95-14.95, medium mostly 10.95-12.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, GREY MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 20-19-13 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices much higher. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 6.95-8.95, medium 4.95-6.95. Quality variable. ---SQUASH, KABOCHA MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 19-24-47 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late slow. Prices much lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons large mostly 16.95, medium mostly 14.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, SPAGHETTI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 32-34-17 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices extra large generally unchanged, others lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons extra large mostly 6.95, large 8.95-10.95, medium 6.95-8.95. Quality and condition variable. ---SQUASH, YELLOW STRAIGHTNECK MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 26-35-32 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices much lower. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium 12.95-14.95, medium 8.95-10.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large 6.95-8.95. Quality variable. ---SQUASH, ZUCCHINI MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 114-129-103 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices Lower. 4/7 bushel cartons small and small-medium mostly 8.95, medium mostly 6.95. 1 1/9 bushel cartons medium-large mostly 6.95-8.95. Quality variable. ---SWEET POTATOES EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA Shipments 121*-99*-78 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. 40 pound cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 16.00-18.00, U.S. No. 1 Petite 11.00-15.00, U.S. No. 2 9.00-10.00, No Grade Marks jumbo 10.00-12.00. (* revised) ATWATER LIVINGSTON CALIFORNIA Shipments 28-21-20 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 40-pound cartons Orange and Red Types U.S. Number One mostly 22.00-25.00, No Grade Marks medium 12.00-13.00, jumbo 12.00-15.00; White Types U.S. Number One mostly 30.00, No Grade Marks medium 12.00-14.00, jumbo 10.00-14.00; Japanese Types U.S. Number One 30.00-32.00, No Grade Marks medium mostly 30.00, jumbo mostly 20.00-22.00; ORGANIC U.S. Number One Orange and Red Types 32.00-36.00, No Grade Marks medium 23.00-25.00, jumbo 20.00; White Types U.S. Number One 35.00-38.00, No Grade Marks medium 23.00-25.00, jumbo 20.00; Japanese Types U.S. Number One 40.00-42.00, No Grade Marks medium 38.00-42.00, jumbo 25.00. Quality generally good. MISSISSIPPI Shipments 31-18-14 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One 22.00-24.00, U.S. Number Two 12.00-15.00 and No Grade Marks jumbo 12.00-14.00. Quality generally good. LOUISIANA Shipments 10-9-10 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Higher. 40-pound cartons Orange Types U.S. Number One 22.00-24.00, U.S. Number Two 12.00-15.00 and No Grade Marks jumbo 12.00-15.00. Quality generally good ---TARO CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 9*-5*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Dasheen (Coco Islena) higher; Malanga Blanca slightly higher; Malanga Lila lower; Eddoes unchanged. Mostly Costa Rica,few Jamaica. 40 pounds cartons Eddoes mostly 31.00-35.00; 40 pounds cartons Dasheen (Coco Islena) mostly 22.00- 24.00; Malanga Lila 40 pounds cartons mostly 43.00-47.00 and Malanga Blanca mostly 29.00-32.00. (* revised, U = unavailable) ---TOMATILLOS MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 26-36-34 --- Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late slow. Prices Lower. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates mostly 8.50-9.00. Quality variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 11-13-9 --- Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices Lower. 40 pound containers per pound mostly .20. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 253-293-267 --- Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading 5x6 size Fairly Active, Others Moderate. Prices Higher. Extra services included. Prices for May 3rd. 25 Pound Cartons Loose Mature Greens 85% U.S. One or Better 5x6 size 9.95, 6x6 size 9.95 , 6x7 size 9.95. Quality generally good. Prices Monday, May 6th to be established based on Tuesday's market. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 198-176-109 --- (Adapted Environment 149-131-78, Open Field 35-33-20, Controlled Environment 14-12-11)---Movement expected to decrease. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Slightly Higher. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD Vine Ripes cartons 2 layer 4x4-4x5s mostly 7.45-8.45, 5x5-5x6s mostly 7.45; 25 pound cartons loose 4x4-4x5 sizes mostly 8.45-8.95, 5x5-5x6 sizes mostly 8.30-8.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 168-109-90 --- (Adapted Environment 155-103-83, Open Field 13-6-7)--- Movement expected to decrease. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Prices 4x4-4x5s and 4x4-4x5 size much higher, others higher. OPEN FIELD AND ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5s mostly 12.95-14.95, 5x5s mostly 8.95-9.95, 5x6s mostly 8.95. 25 pound cartons loose Vine Ripes 4x4-4x5 sizes mostly 14.95, 5x5-5x6 size mostly 8.95-9.95. Quality generally good. VARIOUS US SHIPPING POINTS Shipments 28-30*-21 --- Greenhouse. No prices reported. (* revised) ---TOMATOES, CHERRY CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 6-6-8 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate for light supplies. Prices Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint baskets with lids mostly 11.95. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 36-37-31 --- (Includes ORGANIC 2-2-2)---Movement expected to slightly increase. Trading Moderate. Prices Organic Generally Unchanged, Others Higher. Includes palletizing and cooling. Flats 12-1 pints container with lids 9.95- 10.95. 20 pound carton loose 17.95-19.95. ORGANIC Flats 12 -1 pints container with lids mostly 12.95-14.95. Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 31-26-26 --- (Open Field 22-18-17, Adapted Environment 9-8-9)--- Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late active.. Prices Higher. OPEN FIELD and ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large 6.95-7.95; 20 pound cartons loose medium-large 16.95-18.95 Quality generally good. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 4-5-4 --- Movement expected about the same. Supplies light. Trading early active, late fairly active. Prices Higher. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids medium-large ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD 6.95-8.95. Quality generally good. ---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES ARIZONA Crossings 237-199-184 --- (Open Field 129-118-116, Adapted Environment 108-81- 68)---Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Slow. Prices Generally Unchanged. OPEN FIELD AND ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large and large mostly 8.30, medium 8.30. Quality and condition variable. MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS Crossings 123-128-95 --- (Adapted Environment 97-101-75, Open Field 24-25-18, Controlled Environment 2-2-2)---Movement expected about the same. Trading Fairly Active. Prices Slightly Higher. ADAPTED ENVIRONMENT and OPEN FIELD 25 pound cartons loose Roma extra large and large mostly 8.95, medium 8.30-8.95. Quality variable. CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA Shipments 59-63-62 --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Large Slightly Lower, Others Generally Unchanged. Extra services included. 25 Pound Cartons Loose Roma extra large 11.95, large 10.95- 11.95, medium 9.95. Quality generally good. ---YAMS (NAMES) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 7*-8*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Unchanged. Costa Rica and Jamaica 45 pounds cartons Yellow mostly 48.00-50.00 and White 50 pound cartons mostly 22.00-24.00 (* revised, U = unavailable) ---YUCA (CASSAVA) CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA Imports via Boat 13*-8*-U --- Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading Moderate. Prices Lower. From Costa Rica; few Nicaragua,Ecuador and Honduras 37 pounds cartons mostly 19.00-22.00. (* revised, U = unavailable)