Artichokes
CENTRAL AND SOUTH CALIFORNIA — Shipments (12-11-9) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. Cartons thorned (wide range in price) 15s $16.75-20.45, 18s $18-22.45, 24s $16-20.75, 30-36s $16.75-18.45. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of June 15.
Asian vegetables
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (8-7-7) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices WGA crates lower, others generally unchanged. Bok choy WGA crates mostly $8.65-10.65, 30-pound cartons mostly $7.35-7.65. Quality variable.
Asparagus
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY, WASH. — Shipments (27-26*-20) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. Washington extra fancy green pyramid crates bunched standard $36-38, large mostly $36. Some sheds are finished for the season. Several anticipate running June 15-21 and possibly longer depending on the weather and the availability of labor. *revised.
MICHIGAN — Shipments (9-9-9) — Movement expected to remain about the same June 15-21, decrease June 22-28 as a few growers finish for the season. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. Pyramid cartons/crates 28-pound bunched green standard mostly $38-40. Quality mostly good.
CARRIBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (9*-12*-1) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to increase. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. 5-kilogram cartons bunched green large mostly $14, standard mostly $15, small mostly $12. Quality good. *revised.
Beans
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (17-30-39) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading moderate. Prices machine-picked lower, hand-picked unchanged. Bushel cartons/crates cooled round green-type handpicked $15.35-18.35 and machine-picked mostly $12.85-13.85. Some shippers have finished for the season.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (3-24*-29) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Bushel cartons/crates round green-type machine picked $10-10.85. *revised.
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (3-3*-3) — Imports via boat from Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. Hericot vert (French-type) 5-pound cartons mostly $7. Quality generally good. *revised.
EASTERN SHORE, VA. — The initial harvest was expected to begin during the week of June 21. Growers report the crop is progressing well and is in good condition.
Beets
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Crossings light — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 12s red-type mostly $8-8.65. Quality generally good.
Broccoli
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (151-159-163) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 125 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $8-8.50, 18s mostly $8.50-9, 20-pound cartons loose crown cut mostly $9-10. Quality variable.
SANTA MARIA-GUADALUPE-OCEANO-LOMPOC, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 38 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Prices higher. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $7-7.50, 18s mostly $7.50-8, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $7.55-8.55. Quality generally good.
Brussels sprouts
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH VARIOUS PORTS OF ENTRY AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — Shipments (1-1-3, crossings 6-4-5) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices lower. 25-pound cartons mostly $16.75-18. Quality generally good.
Cabbage
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (16-53*-51) — Movement expected to decrease with harvesting expected to end around June 29. Trading active. Prices higher. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $9-12. *revised.
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (19-23-24) —
OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 17 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early green fairly active, red moderate; late moderate. Prices green lower, red generally unchanged. 50- and 45-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type $8.65, red-type $13.65-14.65. Quality generally good.
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase slightly over the 7 units shipped June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $9-10. Quality generally good.
Carrots
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (133-133-132) —
KERN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 132 units shipped June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 48 1-pound film bags in sacks medium-large mostly $12-13.20, 50-pound sacks loose jumbo mostly $11-12.20. Organic film bags in sacks medium-large 48 1-pound, 24 2-pound and 10 5-pound $19-24.70. Quality generally good.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (35-40-37) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices slightly higher. 50-pound sacks loose jumbo mostly $8-8.50. Quality variable.
Cauliflower
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (76-82-61) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 49 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices higher. Cartons film-wrapped white 12s mostly $14.35-15.50, 9s mostly $12-13.55 and 16s mostly $11-12.50. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA-GUADALUPE-OCEANO-LOMPOC, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 12 units shipped June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons film-wrapped white 12s mostly $13-14.15, 16s $11.55-13.65. Quality generally good.
Celery
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (254-310-290) —
OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease below the 210 units shipped June 8-14 as many shippers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices 4 dozen lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons 2-2½ dozen mostly $6.35-7.65, 3-4 dozen mostly $6.65-7.65. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA-GUADALUPE-OCEANO-LOMPOC, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 41 units shipped June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices 2½ dozen higher, 2 dozen lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons 2 dozen $6.50-7.65, 2½ dozen $6.45-7.25, 3-4 dozen mostly $6-7.25. Quality generally good.
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase over the 39 units shipped June 8-14 as more shippers begin harvesting. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices higher. Cartons 2-2½ dozen mostly $8.47-9.95, 3-4 dozen $8.75-10.50, hearts film bags 18s $13.56-15.50. Quality generally good.
Chinese cabbage
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (15-13-16) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices WGA crates generally unchanged, others slightly lower. Nappa WGA crates mostly $14.15-16.65, 30-pound cartons mostly $10.15-10.35. Quality generally good.
Corn
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (77-187-287) — Movement expected to increase as most of the shippers are harvesting daily with some having a slight break between harvests. Trading early active, late fairly active. Prices yellow unchanged, white and bicolor slightly lower. Wire-bound crates 4 dozen yellow $12.95, white mostly $12.95 and bicolor mostly $12.95.
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF. — Shipments (127-56-34) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early very active, late moderate. Prices lower. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $12.95. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments expected to continue through the end of June. LAST REPORT.
CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (0-11-54) — Movement expected to increase. Trading active. Prices carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $14.85-16.45. Quality generally good.
EASTERN VIRGINIA — The initial harvest is expected to begin during the week of June 29. Growers report the crop is progressing well and is in good condition. FIRST REPORT.
Cucumbers
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (44-97-146) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices lower. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $8.35-10.85, fair quality mostly $3.35-4.85, cartons 24s $2.50-3.35. Some shippers are done for the season because of depressed prices and high volume. Most expect to be done by June 29.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (61-62-61) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late very slow. Prices lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $10.95, large $6.95-8.95, cartons 36s $5.95-7.95. Quality generally good.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-23-43) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Price lower. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $10-10.35, fair quality $3-4.35; cartons 24s $3-4.
Eggplant
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (0-12-20) — Movement expected to increase. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons (including wrapped) medium $7.35-8.85, fair quality $4.35-5.85.
COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (11-9-10) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early slow, late active. Prices higher. Carton 18s $10.95, 24s mostly $10.95. Quality variable. Lighter shipments expected to continue through June. LAST REPORT.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Very light shipments were expected to be possible the week of June 21-27.
Endive/escarole
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (1-1-1) — Movement expected to increase. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices endive higher, escarole generally unchanged. Carton 24s endive and escarole $7.50-8.50. Quality generally good.
Greens
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (7-5-5) — Movement expected to decrease slightly as temperatures increase. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Various containers bunched/loose collard, kale, mustard and turnip tops $6.50-7.
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (1-2-2) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 48s kale mostly $6.65-7.45. Quality generally good.
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, S.C. — Shipments (7-4-5) — Movement expected to remain the same. Trading moderate. Prices mustards and turnips higher; others unchanged. Various containers bunched/loose collard 6s and cartons loose kale mostly $7.50. Cartons loose mustard and turnip tops mostly $10. Quality good.
Herbs
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (7-9-10) —
CENTRAL COAST CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 6 units shipped June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices 60s slightly higher, 30s generally unchanged. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly $8.45-8.65, 30s mostly $6.45-6.65. Quality generally good.
OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 4 units shipped June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly $7.65, 30s $5.65. Quality generally good.
Lettuce, iceberg
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (563-597-587) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 515 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early fairly slow, late very active. Prices higher. Cartons film-lined 24s mostly $12-14, film-wrapped 24s mostly $13-15, film-wrapped 30s (supplies light) mostly $9.50-10.55. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 72 units shipped June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Carton film-lined 24s mostly $11-12, film-wrapped 24s mostly $12-13. Quality generally good.
Lettuce, romaine
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (235-272-338) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 328 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices higher. Carton 24s mostly $10-12.50. 12 3-count packages hearts mostly $13.45-15.55. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease below the 10 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early fairly slow, late active. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good.
Lettuce, other
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (64-69-63) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 56 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices higher. Carton 24s green leaf mostly $6.35-7.56, red leaf mostly $6, boston mostly $6.45-7.50. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 6 units shipped June 8-14. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices higher. Carton 24s green and red leaf mostly $6.65-7.25. Quality generally good.
Okra
SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (6-5-5) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Includes palletizing and cooling. Half- and 5/9-bushel crates and cartons small medium mostly $9. Quality generally good.
Onions, dry
U.S. — Shipments (including imports, 823*-839*-865) — The top shipping areas for the week, in order, were New Mexico; San Joaquin Valley, Calif.; Texas; Georgia and Mexico. *revised.
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (27-137-243) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading yellow very active, others active. Prices yellow much higher, white higher, red generally unchanged. Yellow grano 50-pound sack supercolossal mostly $15, colossal mostly $13-14, jumbo mostly $12, medium mostly $10; white 50-pound sack jumbo $9-10, medium $8-9. Red 25-pound sack jumbo $7, medium $6.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (27-156-221) — Movement expected to decrease slightly as growers are experiencing a gap in available supplies. Trading yellow very active, others moderate. Prices yellow much higher, red flat-type lower, red globe-type generally unchanged. Yellow hybrid 50-pound sacks supercolossal $14, colossal $12, jumbo $11-12, medium $9-10. Red globetype 25-pound sacks jumbo $6-7, medium $5-6. Red flat-type 40-pound cartons jumbo mostly $10-11.
VIDALIA DISTRICT, GA. — Shipments (111-135-114) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading active. Prices higher. Yellow granex marked sweet U.S. 1 40-pound cartons jumbo $16-18. Most growers are now bringing onions out of cold storage. Wide range in appearance.
SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT — Shipments (98-115-88) — Movement expected to decrease as some shippers are finishing for the season. Trading very active. Prices yellow much higher, white higher, red generally unchanged. Yellow grano 50-pound sacks jumbo $10-12, medium $9-11 repacker size $10-11; white 50-pound sack jumbo $8-10, medium $8-9. Red 25-pound sack jumbo $7, medium mostly $6.
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase as growers expected to start harvest by the end of the week of June 15-21 or beginning of the week of June 22-28.
Onions, green
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH VARIOUS PORTS OF ENTRY AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — Shipments (CA 0-10-3, crossings 53-49-49) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices leeks generally unchanged, others lower. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly $5.50-7.50, small mostly $5.50-5.65; leeks 12s mostly $9.45-10.45. Quality generally good.
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, S.C. — Shipments (2-1-2) — Movement expected to remain the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons/crates bunched 48s mostly $10.
Parsley
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (4-3-4) —
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 3 units shipped June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s curly $8.45-8.65 and plain mostly $8.45-9.75. Quality generally good.
Peas, green
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (7-5*-3) — Imports via boat and air, mostly from Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 10-pound cartons decalyxed snow peas $13-14, sugar snap-type mostly $18-19. Expect Peru f.o.b. prices on snow peas and sugar snap by the end of June. Quality variable. *revised.
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (1-1-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 10-pound cartons snow-type mostly $8.85-9.15 and sugar snap-type mostly $13-14. Quality variable.
Peppers
COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (106-106-110) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading red irregular size active at lower prices, others active. Prices red irregular size lower, others higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons red irregular size fair quality mostly $7.95; yellow irregular size fair quality mostly $12.95-14.95. 15-pound carton red extra-large and large mostly $8.75-9.25, yellow extra-large and large mostly $12.95-14.95. Quality generally good. Light shipments of green bell-type expected to continue through the end of June.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (0-9-41) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading active at lower price. Prices lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons bell-type green extra-large mostly $16.95, large mostly $14.95, medium $12-12.95, irregular size fair quality mostly $10.95. Quality generally good. Harvest of red bell-type expected to begin the week of June 21.
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (16-55-97) — Movement expected to increase as harvest is in full swing. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices extra-large slightly lower, others unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons green jumbo $10.35-12.85, extra-large mostly $10.35-10.85, large mostly $8.35-9.85.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-0-0) — Very light shipments were expected to begin June 15.
Peppers, other
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (28-30-33) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices jalapeño slightly higher, serrano higher, poblano generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons/crates jalapeño mostly $14-15, poblano $13-16, serrano $15-18. Quality variable.
Potatoes
U.S. — Shipments (not including imports) (1,775*-2,004*-1,902) — The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho; Colorado, Kern District, Calif.; Washington/Oregon and Florida. *revised.
UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS, BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (559-611-637) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons 40-80s active, others fairly slow. Prices baled lower, others generally unchanged. Russet burbank U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $3.50-4, 50-pound cartons 40-70s mostly $11-11.50, 80s $10.50-11.50, 90s mostly $9, 100s mostly $9.
SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (337*-383*-352) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading baled and bulk fairly slow, cartons fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A $5-5.50, 50-pound cartons 40s $9, 50s mostly $10, 60-70s mostly $10.50, 80s $10-10.50, 90s mostly $9.50, 100s mostly $9, U.S. commercial bulk per cwt. $7-8. *revised.
KERN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (230-337-313) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading long white active, yellow-type moderate, others fairly active. Prices long white size A cartons and round red higher, yellow-type size A slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 50-pound cartons size A mostly $10-12, size B mostly $12, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $18; long white U.S. 1 50-pound cartons size A $20, size B mostly $12-14; yellow-type U.S. 1 50-pound cartons size A $16, size B mostly $10, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $28. The russet crop has been reported to be of good quality and delivering to receivers in good shape.
COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (154-167*-177, includes export of 30-34-25) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices baled and cartons 60-70s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $4, 50-pound cartons 40- 50s $10-11, 60-70s mostly $11, 80s mostly $10-11, 90s $9-10, 100s $8-9.
FLORIDA — Shipments (145-129-106) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Unofficial prices for June 15 for round red U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A $10, size B $14, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $18.
CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (88-117-84) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading fairly slow. Prices carton 50-70s higher, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $6-6.50, 50-pound cartons 50-70s mostly $12, 80s mostly $10.50-11, 90s $9-9.50, 100s $8.50-9.
MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (46-50-52) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $8.75, 50-pound sacks size A mostly $8, size B mostly $10, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $14. Four shippers are still packing storage round reds.
KLAMATH BASIN DISTRICT — Shipments (40-50-51) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons 50-70s fairly slow at slightly higher prices, others fairly slow. Prices cartons 50-70s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $4.50, 50-pound cartons 50-70s mostly $10-11, 80s mostly $9-11, 90s mostly $8-10, 100s mostly $7-9.
NEBRASKA DISTRICT — Shipments (29-16-16) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market.
ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT, N.C. — Light shipments were expected to begin the week of June 15.
EASTERN SHORE, VA. — The harvest is expected to begin on June 17. Initial supplies are expected to be light as most growers were expected not to start harvesting until the weeks of June 21 and June 28.
Radishes
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ., AND OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (CA 3-3-3, crossings 1-3-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons red bunched 24s mostly $6-6.65, 48s $9-10.25. Quality generally good.
Rhubarb
OREGON/WASHINGTON COAST — Shipments (1-1-1) — Movement expected about the same as the 3,060 cartons shipped from Oregon and the 3,774 cartons shipped from Washington June 8-14. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 20-pound cartons field grown U.S. 1 red mostly $14-16. Quality generally good. Prices include cooling and palletizing. Consolidation charges extra.
Spinach
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (7-9-9) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices higher. Cartons flat-type bunched 24s mostly $9.65-10.95. Quality generally good.
Squash
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (72-36-36) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices lower. Half- and 5/9-bushel cartons zucchini small mostly $6.35-6.85, medium $3.85-4.85; yellow straightneck small mostly $6.35-6.85 and medium mostly $4.35-4.85. ¾-bushel cartons yellow crookneck small $10.35-12.85, medium mostly $5.85-6.85.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (3-4-9) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading slow. Prices lower. Half- and 5/9-bushel cartons zucchini small $6, medium $4; yellow straightneck small $7, medium $5.
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, S.C. — 3-2-1 — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices zucchini lower; others unchanged. Half-bushel carton zucchini small mostly $7, medium mostly $5. ¾-bushel cartons yellow crookneck small mostly $14, medium mostly $8. Quality good.
EASTERN SHORE AND EASTERN VIRGINIA — Shipments light — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Half- and 5/9-bushel cartons/crates zucchini small $5-6, medium $3-5; yellow straightneck small mostly $6, medium mostly $4-5.
Sweet potatoes
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (67-68-70) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 40-pound cartons orange types U.S. No. 1 $15-16, U.S. No. 1 petite $11-12, U.S. No. 2 $6-8, no grade marks jumbo $7-8.
MISSISSIPPI — Shipments (18-21-19) — Movement expected to increase slightly in anticipation of the July Fourth holiday push. Trading moderate. Prices U.S. No. 1 slightly higher, others unchanged. 40-pound cartons orange types U.S. No. 1 mostly $17-17.50, U.S. No. 2 mostly $7.50-9, no grade marks jumbo mostly $8-9.
ATWATER, LIVINGSTON DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (5-4-4) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 40-pound cartons orange types U.S. No. 1 mostly $19-20, no grade marks medium mostly $8-9, jumbo mostly $10-12; red types U.S. No. 1 mostly $19-20, no grade marks medium $9-10, jumbo mostly $11-12.
Tomatoes
CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (338-237-157) — Movement expected to decrease as shippers finish for the season. Trading active. Prices about unchanged. 25-pound cartons loose 85% U.S. 1 or better 5x6s $21.95, 6x6s $21.95, 6x7s $21.95. Quality generally good.
WEST FLORIDA — Shipments (0-0-15) — Movement expected to increase as season progresses. Trading active for light supplies. Prices 25-pound cartons loose mature-greens U.S. 1 5x6s $21.95, 6x6s $21.95, 6x7s $21.95
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (including greenhouse 26-34-27) — Movement expected about the same. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons/flats vine-ripes two-layer 4x4 to 5x6s $16.95. Quality generally good. Southern California district supplies expected to become available the week of July 6.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — Shipments (0-3-37) — Movement expected to increase seasonally but remain light until the week of June 29. Trading moderate. Prices 25-pound cartons loose mature-greens extra-large, large and medium mostly $17.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. prices reported as of June 15. Harvests delayed by unseasonably cool temperatures.
CHARLESTON-BEAUFORT, S.C. — Shipments (0-0-4) — Movement expected to increase as season progresses. Supplies insufficent to establish a market.
SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS — Shipments (0-0-3) — Movement expected to increase as more growers begin harvesting. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. FIRST REPORT.
Tomatoes, cherry
CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (9-3-4) — Movement expected to decrease as shippers finish for the season. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
WEST FLORIDA — Shipments (0-0-0) — First shipments were expected June 15-21. Sufficient volume to start f.o.b. was expected early in the week of June 22-28.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF.— Crossings (2-2-4) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats 12 1- pint baskets $16.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of June 15.
CHARLESTON-BEAUFORT, S.C. — Shipments (0-0-0) — First shipments were expected June 15-21. Sufficient volume to start f.o.b. was expected early in the week of June 22-28.
Tomatoes, grape type
CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (40-30-24) — Movement expected to decrease as shippers finish for the season. Trading active at lower prices. Prices much lower. Extra services included. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids $11.95-13.95; 20-pound cartons loose $19.95-21.95. Quality generally good.
WEST FLORIDA — Shipments (0-2-5) — Movement expected to increase. Trading active for light supplies.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Shipments light, crossings (4-4-2) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active. Prices cartons higher, pints generally unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint containers with lids $14.95, 20-pound cartons loose medium-large $24.95-25.95. Quality generally good. Prices represent mostly Mexico crossings. Southern California supplies expected to be light until early July.
CHARLESTON-BEAUFORT, S.C. — Shipments (0-0-0) — First shipments were expected by end of June 15-21. Sufficient volume to start f.o.b. was expected by the week of June 22-28.
Tomatoes, plum type
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (93-105-116) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices lower. 25-pound carton loose extra-large $8.95-10.95, large mostly $8.95, medium mostly $6.95-8.95. Quality generally good.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (33-54-63) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late slow. Prices lower. Greenhouse hydroponic 25-pound cartons loose extra-large mostly $9-10, large mostly $9-9.50, medium mostly $7.50-8. Quality and condition variable.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (52-39-21) — Movement expected to decrease as shippers finish for the season. Trading active at lower prices. Prices much lower. Extra services included. 25-pound cartons loose roma extra-large mostly $11.95-12.95, large mostly $11.95-12.95, medium mostly $11.95-12.95. Quality generally good.
WEST FLORIDA — Shipments (0-0-5) — Movement expected to increase as season progresses. Trading fairly active.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — Movement was expected to begin the week of June 15, with production expected to be fully underway by mid-July. Quality generally good.
CHARLESTON-BEAUFORT, S.C. — Shipments (0-0-0) — First shipments were expected to begin by end of June 15-21. Sufficient volume to start f.o.b. was expected by the week of June 22-28.
Tropicals
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (63*-35*-16) — Imports from Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua and Brazil. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading moderate. Prices for calabaza (sacks), chayote, malanga lila, dasheen and yams (name) higher; malanga blanca, taro eddoes and yuca lower; calabaza (cartons), coconuts and ginger root generally unchanged. Calabaza 45-pound cartons mostly $12; 50-pound sacks mostly $12. Chayote 20-pound cartons $8.50-9.50; 40-pound cartons mostly $21-22. Coconut 65- to 70-pound sacks 40s mostly $29-30. Ginger root 30-pound cartons $19-20. Malanga 40-pound cartons blanca large mostly $49-50; lila mostly $22-23. Taro 40-pound cartons eddoes mostly $23-24; dasheen (coco, islena) large mostly $52-53; 50-pound sacks (coco, islena) medium mostly $23-24. Yams (names) 50-pound cartons white mostly $18-19. Yuca (cassava) 40-pound cartons mostly $12-13. Quality good. Caribbean ginger prices and availability are significantly affected by lower prices for Chinese ginger in the U.S. *revised.
Apples
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2008 crop shipments (688-773-794, includes exports 266-306-299) — Movement expected to decrease very slightly. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-80s mostly $16-17, 88s $14-16, 100s $12-14, 113-125s $11-13. Golden delicious 72-88s $12, 100-125s $11-12. Granny smith (including blush) 72-80s $16, 88s $14, 100s $12-14, 113s $10-12, 125s $10. Fuji 72-80s $20, 88s $18-20, 100s $12- $14, 113s $8-10. Quality generally very good.
CHILE — Imports (98-88*-158) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Philadelphia area. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack marked extra fancy fuji 70-80s $26-28, 90s $24-26, 100s $22-24; granny smith 70s mostly $24, 80s mostly $22, 90s mostly $20, 100s mostly $18, 110s $16-18; royal gala 70-80s mostly $22, 90s mostly $20, 100s mostly $18, 110s $16-18; braeburn 70-80s $18-20, 90-100s $16-18; crispin 70-80s $26-28, 90s $24-26, 100s $22-24. Quality good. *revised
NEW YORK — Shipments (42-33-35) — Movement expected to continue seasonal decrease as a few more shippers finish for the season. Trading fairly slow. Prices unchanged. Cartons U.S. extra fancy cell pack mcintosh 80s $22-25, 100s mostly $22-23, empire 100s mostly $20-22, 12 3-pound film bags 2½-inch minimum/up mcintosh mostly $16-17, empire mostly $15-16, red delicious mostly $15, red rome $14-16.
NEW ZEALAND — Imports (146-13*-18) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles area. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack royal gala 70-80s $26-28, 90s $24-26, 100s $22-24. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia area. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram cartons tray pack royal gala 70-80s $26-28, 90s $24-26, 100s $22-24. Quality good. *revised.
Apricots
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (14-12-16) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices lower. Poppycot cartons two-layer tray pack U.S. 1 70-72s mostly $23.10-24.10, 80-84s mostly $22.10; 24-pound cartons loose #8 mostly $24.10, #10 $21.10-24.10, #12 mostly $16.10-17.10. Extra services included.
Avocados
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Shipments (131-122-156) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. Cartons two-layer hass 32s mostly $33.25, 36s mostly $34.25, 40s mostly $38.25, 48s mostly $42.25-43.25, 60s mostly $37.25, 70s $30.25-31.25, 84s mostly $25.25. Extra services included.
SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (71-69-**) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices 36s generally unchanged, others higher. Cartons two-layer hass 32s $34.25-35.25, 36s mostly $35.25, 40s $40.25-41.25, 48s mostly $42.25-44.25, 60s $38.25-40.25, 70s mostly $31.25-32.25, 84s mostly $26.25. Organic: 32s $36.25-37.25, 36s $36.25-37.25, 40s $38.25-40.25, 48s mostly $43.25-44.25, 60s $40.25-42.25, 70s mostly $33.25-34.25. Extra services included. **unavailable.
SOUTH FLORIDA — (0-1-3) — Movement expected to increase. Most shippers not yet involved in market. First f.o.b. report was expected June 22. *revised.
Blackberries
MEXICO CROSSING THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS — Crossings (15-13-6) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Flats of 12 5.6-ounce cups with lids blackberries mostly $12-13. Prices include some ½ dry pint containers. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Most shippers have finished for the season.
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (2-3-5) — Movement expected to increase. Trading active. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids $12-14. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — (Imports 0-0-0) — Imports via air from Guatemala. Movement expected to increase. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Blackberries cartons of 12 5.6-ounce cups with lids medium size mostly $12.
Blueberries
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (45-63-49) — Movement expected to decrease slightly as growers transition into late season berries. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium $16-16.50. Includes palletizing and cooling.
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (12-23-42) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium mostly $16-17. Mostly rabbit eye varieties. Quality mostly good.
SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (45-41-39) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Prices flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large mostly $18-18.90. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $12-12.50. Organic flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $13-15. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good.
OREGON/WASHINGTON COAST — (0-0-0) — Movement was expected to begin with light supplies in southwestern Oregon and eastern Washington the week of June 22. A sufficient number of handlers with reportable volumes are expected for a first f.o.b. report by June 29. FIRST REPORT.
SOUTH NEW JERSEY — Shipments (0-0-0) — Most growers were expecting to begin harvesting by June 17. Expect first shipments and f.o.b. report June 15-21.
Cantaloupes
IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (CA 252-162-157 , AZ 254-476-517) — Movement expected to slightly decrease. Trading early very active, late active at lower prices. Prices lower. Half cartons 9s mostly $7-7.50, 12s mostly $8.50- $9.45. Oversized ½ cartons 9s (6s) mostly $6.50-7.50. Quality generally good.
KERN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Harvest was expected to begin late in the week of June 22 as unseasonably cool temperatures delayed crop progress by about seven days. Quality expected to be generally good.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Harvest expected to begin the week of June 29 and remain light until the week of July 6, when most shippers expect to begin. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT.
GEORGIA — Shipments (0-35-112) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active. Includes palletizing and cooling. Prices 24-inch bins athena 110s $140-150, 120s $140-150. Quality generally good.
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN DISTRICT, TEXAS — Shipments (6-3-2) — Movement expected to decrease as most shippers in the lower rio grand valley are finished for the season. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable. San Antonio-Winter Garden area was expected to begin late the week of June 15.
SOUTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-0-0) — First shipments were expected to begin by June 20. Sufficient volume to start f.o.b. was expected by June 25.
Cherries
STOCKTON-LODI-LINDEN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (177-394-226) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. 18-pound cartons bing 9½-row size mostly $40-43, 10-row size mostly $36-38, 10½-row size mostly $32-34, 11-row size mostly $28-30, 11½-row size mostly $22-24, 12-row size mostly $20. Cooling and palletization extra. Wide range in prices according to quality. Some previous commitments at lower prices. Some shippers expected to be finished packing for the season by the end of the week of June 15-21.
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (0-2-11, includes export 0-1-2) — Movement expected to increase. Most areas are as much as 10 days to weeks behind normal. Significant volume not expected until later in the month.
Clementines
CHILE — Imports (14-20-40) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases. Sufficient volume to establish a f.o.b. was expected by the end of the week of June 15-21.
PERU — Imports (2-1*-1) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase as harvesting and imports increases. Sufficient volume to establish a f.o.b. was expected by June 25. *revised
SOUTH AFRICA — Imports (0-0-4) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase as harvesting and imports increases. Expect sufficient volume to establish an f.o.b. by June 29.
Grapefruit
SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments moderate — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices slightly higher. 7/10-bushel cartons star ruby shippers first grade 23-27s mostly $15.48-17.50, 32s mostly $13.48-13.98, 36s $11.48-13.50, 40s mostly $10.48-12.50, 48s $10.48-11.50, 56s $9.48-10.50. Quality generally good. Prices from industry sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of June 15.
Grapes, table
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (284-333-415) — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. 18-pound lugs U.S. 1 bagged sugraone large $14.10-16.10, flame seedless large mostly $20.10, medium mostly $18.10-20.10, black seedless large $20.10-22.10, red globe large $18.10; organic sugraone large $20.95-21.95. Quality generally good. Crossings include light supplies of thompson seedless.
COACHELLA VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (91-163-202) — Movement expected to increase. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 18-pound lugs bagged large U.S. 1 flame seedless large mostly $24.10, sugraone mostly $22.10. Extra services included.
Honeydews
IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 39-51-87, CA 29-43-41) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 4s mostly $4, 5s mostly $4.50-5, 6s mostly $6. Oversized 2/3 cartons 5s (4s) $4-5. Quality generally good.
KERN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Harvest was expected to begin late in the week of June 15 as unseasonably cool temperatures delayed crop progress by about seven days. Quality expected to be generally good.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Harvest expected to begin the week of June 29 and remain light until the week of July 6, when most shippers expect to begin. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT.
LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS — Shipments (41-24-6) — Movement expected to decrease as most shippers are finished for the season. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good. Very light shipments were expected to continue through June 20. LAST REPORT.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES — Crossings (48-70-45) — Movement expected about the same. Trading 6s fairly slow, 5s very slow. Prices lower. 2/3 cartons 5s $3-4, 6s mostly $3.50-4. Quality variable.
Kiwifruit
CHILE — Imports (10-8-9) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Port of entry: Los Angeles area. Trading moderate. Prices 23-27s lower, others unchanged. 9-kilogram (19.8-pound) containers loose hayward 23-27s mostly $11, 30s $10-11, 33-36s $9-10, 39-45s $8-9. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia area. Trading moderate. Prices 39-45s higher, others unchanged. 9-kilogram (19.8-pound) containers loose hayward 23-25s $11-12, 27s mostly $10, 30-36s $9-10, 39-42s $9-10, 45s $8-9. Quality good. *revised.
Lemons
SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA — Shipments fairly heavy — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices slightly higher. 7/10-bushel cartons shippers first grade 75-95s mostly $24.48-27.50, 115s mostly $22.48-25.50, 140s mostly $21.48-24.50, 165s mostly $19.98-21.98, 200s mostly $19.48-21.50, 235s mostly $16.48-18.50; shippers choice 75-115s mostly $16.48-18.98, 140s mostly $17.48-20.50, 165s mostly $15.48-17.50, 200s mostly $14.48-17.50, 235s $14.48-16.50; standards 95-165s mostly $14.48-15.50, 200s $13.48-14.50; organic shippers first grade 75-115s mostly $23.30-25.30, 140s $20.30-24.30. Quality generally good.
Limes
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (176-125-147) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading moderate. Prices 150-175s lower, 200-230s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Seedless-type 40-pound cartons 110s $8-10, 150s mostly $5-6, 175s mostly $5, 200-230s mostly $4.50-5, 250s $4-5. Quality generally good.
Mangoes
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (95-114-132) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices tommy atkins 8-10s slightly higher, ataulfo 12-14s and 18s higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons one-layer kent 6s mostly $4.50-4.75, 7-9s $4.75-5, 10s mostly $4.75, 12s mostly $4.50; tommy atkins 6-10s mostly $4.75-5, 12s mostly $4-4.50, 14s $3.75-4.25; ataulfo 12s $8-8.50, 14s mostly $6.50-7.50, 16s mostly $5.50-6, 18s mostly $5-5.50, 20s mostly $4.50-5, 22s mostly $4-4.50, 24s mostly $3.50-4. Quality and condition variable.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (52-64-70) — Movement expected about the same. Trading tommy atkins active, ataulfo slow. Prices tommy atkins 10s slightly higher, ataulfo 18-20s slightly higher because of light supplies, others generally unchanged. Cartons one-layer tommy atkins 8-9s mostly $5-5.50, 10s $4.75-5, 12s $4-4.75, 14s mostly $4-4.50; ataulfo 12s mostly $6.50-7, 14s mostly $6-6.50, 16s $5-6, 18s mostly $5-5.50, 20s $4-5; organic tommy atkins 8-10s $5.75-6.25, 12s $5-5.35, 14s $4.50-5. Quality and condition of ataulfo variable, tommy atkins generally good.
CARRIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (22*-7*-4) — Imports via boat from Haiti. Movement expected to decrease. Rain in Haiti curtailing harvesting. Ports of entry: south Florida. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. *revised.
Melons, misc.
IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 13-15-13, CA 24-30-20) — Movement expected about the same. Trading active at slightly lower prices. Prices slightly lower. 2/3 cartons crenshaw, galia, juan canary, orange flesh and santa claus 5-6s mostly $9.45-9.95, 8s mostly $8.50-9.50. Quality generally good.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Harvest expected to begin the week of July 6. Quality expected to be generally good. FIRST REPORT.
Nectarines
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (137-115-144) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading very active. Prices generally unchanged. The primary yellow-flesh varieties as of June 15 are red roy, zee fire and diamond bright. Various yellow-flesh varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 48-50s $18.10-20.10, 54-56s mostly $16.10-17.10; 25-pound cartons loose 60-64s mostly $16.10, 70-72s mostly $13.10, 80-84s mostly $10.10-11.10. The primary white-flesh varieties as of June 15 are artic star and diamond pearl. Various white-flesh varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 48-50s mostly $18.10-20.10, 54-56s mostly $20.10; 25-pound cartons loose 70-72s mostly $14.10-15.10, 60-64s mostly $16.10-17.10. Extra services included.
Oranges
SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments fairly light — Movement expected to decrease seasonally as competing import navels and seedless valencia varieties become available. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 7/10-bushel cartons late navels shippers first grade 48-56s mostly $17.48-18.50, 72-88s mostly $19.48-20.50, 113s mostly $17.48-18.50, 138s $14.48-15.50; shippers choice 48s $10.48-11.50, 56s $11.48-12.50, 72s $12.48-13.50, 88s $13.48-14.50, 113s-138s $12.98-13.50. Valencia shippers first grade 48-88s mostly $10.48-10.50, 113-138s mostly $8.48-9.50; shippers choice 48-56s $8.48-9.50, 72-88s mostly $8.48-9.50, 113s mostly $8.48-8.50, 138s $7.48-8.50. Handlers have generally finished marketing of the 2008 washington variety navel crop. Supplies of navel oranges in few hands. Quality generally good.
Papayas
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (41-38-30) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices generally unchanged. 35- to 40-pound cartons maradol $11-12. Shipments to nearby markets low as $9. Prices include some containers sold by count, mostly 8-11 count. Quality and condition variable.
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (11*-9-12) — Imports via boat from Belize, Brazil, Guatemala and Panama. Movement expected to increase slightly. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons 35 pounds maradol-type 7-12s mostly $17-18; 3.5-kilogram solo-type (golden) 8-10s mostly $10-11; (red-flesh) 8-10s $8.50-9. Quality generally good. *revised.
Peaches
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (160-125-146) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. The primary yellow-flesh varieties as of June 15 are brittney lane and early rich. Various yellow-flesh varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 48-50s mostly $16.10, 54-56s mostly $14.10-15.10; 25-pound cartons loose 60-64s mostly $14.10-16.10, 70-72s mostly $12.10-13.10, 80-84s mostly $10.10. The primary white-flesh varieties as of June 15 are spring snow and ivory princess. Various white-flesh varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 48-50s mostly $18.10, 54-56s mostly $15.10-16.10; 25-pound cartons loose 60-64s mostly $16.10, 70-72s mostly $12.10-13.10, 80-84s mostly $10.10-11.10. Extra services included.
SOUTH CAROLINA — Shipments (38-53-53) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices 2¼-inch and up lower, others unchanged. Half-bushel cartons U.S. extra 1 2¾-inch and up mostly $15.40-16.40, 2½-inch and up mostly $12.40, 2¼-inch and up mostly $8.40-9.40. Primary varieties: gold prince, gala, ruby prince, june prince, rich lady and harvester. Extra services included.
CENTRAL GEORGIA — Shipments (33-37-27*) — Movement expected to increase. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Half-bushel cartons U.S. extra 1 2¾-inch and up mostly $16.40, 2½-inch and up mostly $13.40-14.40 and 2¼-inch and up $8.40-10.40. Primary varieties: gala, ruby prince, sun prince, surecrop, harvester and summer prince. Extra services included. *incomplete.
Pears
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (38-52-45, includes exports 12-17-17) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70s $24, 80-90s $22-24, 100s $20-22, 110s $20, 120s $18-20, 135s $18. Supplies are in fewer hands. Quality generally very good.
CHILE — Imports (10-17-19) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as June 1-14. Port of entry: Los Angeles area. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped packham’s triumph 60s $14-16, 70-80s $13-15, 90s $12-14, 100-110s $11-13, 120s $11-12; bosc 70-80s $16-18, 90s $15-17, 100s $14-16, 110s $13-15. Quality good. Port of entry: Philadelphia area. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped packham’s triumph 60s $16-18, 70-80s $14-16, 90-100s $13-15, 110s $12-14, 120s $12-13; bosc 60-80s $22-24, 90s $20-22, 100s $18-20, 110s $16-18, 120s $14-16. Quality good.
ARGENTINA — Imports (2-45-2) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: Philadelphia area and New York City area. Trading moderate. Prices 60-90s packham’s triumph lower, others unchanged. 18-kilogram containers wrapped packham’s triumph 60-90s $18-20, 100s $16-18, 110s $14-16; anjou 70-90size $26-28, 100s $24-26; bosc 70-80s $22-24, 90size $20-22, 100s $18-20, 110s $16-18. Quality good.
Pineapples
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (1135*-260*-22) — Imports via boat from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Panama. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia area. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons one-layer golden ripe 5-8s $5.50-6.50. Quality good. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons one-layer golden ripe 5-8s $5.50-6.50. Quality good. Ports of entry: Southern California. Trading slow. Prices lower. Cartons one-layer golden ripe 5-8s $5.50-6.50. Quality good. *revised.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (39-26-25) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early fairly slow, late very slow. Prices 8s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons one-layer golden ripe 5-7s $6-7, 8s mostly $5.50-6. Quality variable.
Plums
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (92-81-86) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. 28-pound cartons loose red beaut 50-55s $20.10-22.10, 60-65s mostly $18.10-20.10, 70-75s mostly $16.10, 80-85s mostly $13.10-14.10; yummybeaut 50-55s $20.10-22.10, 60-65s mostly $18.10, 70-75s mostly $16.10; black splendor 40-45s mostly $27.10, 50-55s mostly $22.10-24.10,60-65s mostly $18.10-20.10, 70-75s mostly $16.10. Interspecific-type flavorosa supplies insufficient to establish a market. Extra services included.
Raspberries
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (20-26-30) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids red mostly $10-11. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
Strawberries
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (507-493-584) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (289-316-417) — Movement expected to increase. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint baskets medium-large $9-10. Flats of 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly $7. Flats of 4 2-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly $7. Organic: Flats of 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly $10-11. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
SANTA MARIA DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (188-151-157) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint baskets medium-large supplies insufficient to quote. Flats of 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly $6. Flats of 4 2-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly $6. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
Watermelons
TEXAS — Shipments (392-440-364, seedless 334-386-322, seeded 58-54-42) — Movement expected to decrease because of production gaps between the Lower Rio Grande Valley and other Texas districts. Trading active. Prices higher. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35- to 60-count mostly 20 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 28- to 45-count mostly 18 cents, quality generally good. Prices includes south Texas district.
FLORIDA — Shipments (956-852-404; seeded 177-141-43; seedless 779-711-361) — Movement expected to decrease as more growers finish for the season. Harvesting continues to be delayed by rain and wet fields in the northern areas. Trading very active. Prices higher. 24-inch bins per cwt. red-flesh seeded-type 35s $16-18; red-flesh seedless-type 36s $17-20; 45s $17-20, 60s $17-20. Quality generally good.
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (CA 147-163-183, seedless 127-149-144, seeded 20-14-39; AZ 38-83-103, seedless 38-81-99, seeded 0-2-4) — Movement expected about the same. Trading seedless fairly active, seeded moderate. Prices seedless 35- and 45-count slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35-count and 45-count mostly 18 cents, approximately 60-count mostly 16 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 45-count mostly 12-14 cents. Quality generally good.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (0-0-31, seedless 0-0-25, seeded 0-0-6) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading fairly active. Prices 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35-count mostly 18 cents, approximately 45-count 18-20 cents, approximately 60-count mostly 18 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 45-count mostly 13-14 cents. Quality generally good.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (255-194-161, seedless 240-190-158; seeded 15-4-3) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early slow, late fairly active. Prices higher. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 45- to 55-count mostly 14 cents, approximately 60-count mostly 12 cents. Quality variable.
GEORGIA — Shipments (0-1-14, seeded 0-0-2; seedless 0-1-12) — Movement expected to increase as more growers begin harvesting. Sufficient volume for f.o.b. report was expected by end of June 15-21. Quality of generally good.