Artichokes
CENTRAL AND SOUTH CALIFORNIA — Shipments (11-9-9) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices 24s higher, 18s generally unchanged, others lower. Cartons thorned 12s $14-16.45, 15s $16.25-18.45, 18s $18-22.45, 24s $18-20.75, 30s $14.75-16.45, 36s $14.45-15.25. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of June 22.
Asian vegetables
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (7-7-8) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Bok choy WGA crates mostly $8.50-9.95, 30-pound cartons mostly $5.95-6.95. Quality variable.
Asparagus
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT AND LOWER YAKIMA VALLEY, WASH. — Shipments (26-20-12) — Movement expected decrease. Trading moderate. Nearly all sheds are finished packing for the season. Most are also finished shipping. Supplies are insufficient to establish a market. Very light supplies were expected through June 22-28. LAST REPORT.
MICHIGAN — Shipments (9-9-7) — Movement expected to decrease as some growers finished for the season. Trading active. Prices higher. Pyramid cartons/crates 28-pound bunched green standard $40-42. Quality mostly good.
CARRIBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (12-7*-5) — Imports via air and boat. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: south Florida. Trading active. Prices higher. 5-kilogram cartons bunched green large mostly $16, standard $16-17, small mostly $13. Quality good. *revised.
MEXICO CROSSING THROUGH TEXAS — Crossing (13-0-0) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Some shippers have begun packing, however, supplies insufficient to establish a market. F.o.b. was expected to begin on or around June 29. No f.o.b. issued as of June 22. FIRST REPORT.
Beans
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (24-29-25) — Movement expected to begin decreasing as some shippers have already finished for the season and the remainder expected to finish up June 22-28. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. Bushel cartons/crates round green-type machine-picked $10-12.
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (30-39-22) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Bushel cartons/crates cooled round green-type handpicked $15.35-18.35 and machine-picked mostly $12.85-13.85. Most shippers have finished for the season. Light shipments were expected through the end of the week of June 22. LAST REPORT.
EASTERN SHORE, VA. — Shipments (0-0-3) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices bushel cartons/crates round green-type machine-picked $12.85.
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (3-3-2) — Imports via boat from Guatemala. Movement expected to remain about the same. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Hericot vert (French-type) 5-pound cartons mostly $6-7. Quality generally good.
Beets
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ. — Crossings light — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 12s red-type $7.50-8.65. Quality generally good.
Broccoli
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (159-163-160) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 121 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early active, late slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.45-7.50, 18s mostly $6.95-8, 20-pound cartons loose crown cut $6.45-8.50. Quality variable.
SANTA MARIA-GUADALUPE-OCEANO-LOMPOC, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 39 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 14s mostly $6.25-7, 18s mostly $6.75-7.50, 20-pound loose crown cut mostly $6-7. Quality generally good.
Brussels sprouts
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH VARIOUS PORTS OF ENTRY AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — Shipments (1-3-2, crossings 4-5-5) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 25-pound cartons mostly $19-22. Quality generally good.
Cabbage
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (53-58*-51) — Movement expected to continue decreasing as most shippers have finished for the season. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. 50-pound cartons round green-type medium $9-10
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (23-24-24) —
OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 13 units shipped June 15-21. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 50- and 45 -pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $7.65, red-type mostly $13.65. Quality generally good.
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 11 units shipped June 15-21. Trading moderate. Prices lower. 50-pound cartons 18-24s round green-type mostly $8-9.45. Quality generally good.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA — The initial harvest is expected to begin during the week of July 6. FIRST REPORT.
Carrots
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (133-132-129) —
KERN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 128 units shipped June 15-21. 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 (40-37-29) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early moderate, late very active. Prices higher. 50-pound sacks loose jumbo mostly $12-13. Quality variable.
Cauliflower
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (82-61-72) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 55 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early active, late slow. Prices lower. Cartons film-wrapped white 12s mostly $8.35-10.50, 9s mostly $7.35-8.55, 16s mostly $7.35-8.35. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA-GUADALUPE-OCEANO-LOMPOC, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 17 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices lower. Cartons film-wrapped white 12s mostly $9-10.45, 9s $8.50-9.15, 16s $8.50-8.65. Quality generally good.
Celery
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (310-290-303) —
OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected to decrease below the 155 units shipped June 15-21 as more shippers finish for the season. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons 2-3 dozen mostly $6.15-6.75, 4 dozen mostly $6.65-6.75. Quality generally good.
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected to increase over the 100 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early fairly active, late fairly slow. Prices hearts generally unchanged, others lower. Cartons 2-2½ dozen mostly $8.25-9.56, 3-4 dozen mostly $8.25-9.56, hearts film bags 18s $13.56-15.50. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA-GUADALUPE-OCEANO-LOMPOC, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 48 units shipped June 15-21. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons 2-2½ dozen mostly $5.50-6.45, 3 dozen mostly $5.45-6.15 and 4 dozen mostly $5.50-6.15. Quality generally good.
MICHIGAN — Light shipments of hearts were expected to begin the week of June 29 with light harvest of full size expected to begin week of July 6. FIRST REPORT.
Chinese cabbage
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (13-16-16) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Nappa WGA crates mostly $13.45-15.45, 30-pound cartons mostly $8.35-10.45. Quality generally good.
Corn
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (187-287-479) — Movement expected to remain about the same as most of the shippers are harvesting daily. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices lower. Wirebound crates 4 dozen yellow mostly $9.40-9.70, white mostly $9.40-9.70 and bicolor mostly $9.40-9.70.
CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (11-54-62) — Movement expected to increase. Trading early active, late very active. Prices higher. Carton 4 dozen minimum white mostly $15.85-18.45. Quality generally good. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous commitments at lower prices.
EASTERN VIRGINIA — The initial harvest was expected to begin during the week of June 29. Growers report the crop is progressing well and is in good condition.
Cucumbers
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (97-146-82) — Movement was expected to decrease as season winds down a little earlier than anticipated because of severe high temperatures during the week of June 22-28. Trading early fairly slow, late moderate. Prices higher. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $10.35-10.85, fair quality mostly $3.35-5.85 and cartons 24s mostly $3. Many shippers have finished for the season, most expect to be done harvesting by July 6.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (62-61-65) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early very slow, late moderate. Prices medium higher, others generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium mostly $10.95-12.95, large $6.95-8.95, cartons 36s mostly $6.95. Quality generally good.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (23-43-47) — Movement expected to begin decreasing as the season starts winding down. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. Waxed 1 1/9-bushel cartons medium $10-12, fair quality $4-5.35; cartons 24s $3.35-4.
MICHIGAN — Initial light harvest of early tunnel production fields under way in southwestern Michigan. Reportable volume was expected later in the week of June 22-28. FIRST REPORT.
Eggplant
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (12-20-33) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading early moderate, late slow. Prices lower. 1 1/9-bushel cartons (wrapped included) medium $5.35-6.85 and fair quality mostly $4.35-4.85.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Very light shipments were possible the week of June 22-28.
Endive/escarole
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (1-1-1) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Carton 24s endive and escarole $7.45-8.50. Quality generally good.
Greens
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, S.C. — Shipments (4-5-7) — Movement expected to remain the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Various containers bunched/loose collard 6s and cartons loose kale mostly $7.50. Cartons loose mustard and turnip tops mostly $10. Quality good.
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (2-2-2) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons bunched 48s kale mostly $6.15-7.15. Quality generally good.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (5-5-2) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Various containers bunched/loose collard, kale, mustard and turnip tops $6.50-7.
Herbs
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (9-10-9) —
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 5 units shipped June 15-21. Trading moderate. Prices 60s higher, 30s lower. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly $8.45-9.15, 30s mostly $5.95-6.65. Quality generally good.
OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 4 units shipped June 15-21. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cilantro cartons bunched 60s mostly $7.65, 30s mostly $5.65. Quality generally good.
Lettuce, iceberg
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (597-587-578) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 517 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early very active, late slow. Prices lower. Cartons film-lined 24s mostly $9.35-10.50, film-wrapped 24s mostly $10.35-11.50, film-wrapped 30s (supplies light) mostly $7.35-8. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 61 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early moderate, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Carton film-lined 24s $7.45-9.15, film-wrapped 24s $8.45-10.15. Quality generally good.
Lettuce, romaine
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (272-338-259) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 247 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices slightly higher. Carton 24s mostly $10.35-12.50. 12 3-count packages hearts mostly $14-15.50. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 12 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices cartons 24s mostly $8.15-9.25. Quality generally good.
Lettuce, other
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (69-63-61) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 54 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early active, late fairly slow. Prices boston lower, others generally unchanged. Carton 24s green leaf mostly $6.35-7.50, red leaf mostly $6-7.50, boston mostly $6-7.50. Quality generally good.
SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 7 units shipped June 15-21. Trading early fairly active, late moderate. Prices red leaf lower, green leaf generally unchanged. Carton 24s green leaf mostly $6.65-7.25 and red leaf mostly $6.15-6.75. 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, 839-869*-849) — The top shipping areas for the week, in order, were New Mexico, California, Georgia, Texas and Mexico. *revised.
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (137-243-300) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading yellow very active, others active. Prices red slightly higher, white generally unchanged. Yellow grano 50-pound sack too few new sales reported to establish a market as most shipments are prior commitments. White 50-pound sack jumbo mostly $9-10, medium $7-9. Red 25-pound sack jumbo mostly $8, medium mostly $7.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (156-221-251) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading yellow very active, others moderate. Prices yellow much higher, others generally unchanged. 50-pound sacks yellow hybrid colossal $17-18, jumbo $16-17, medium $14-15; white 50-pound sacks jumbo mostly $9-10, medium $8-9. Red globe-type 25-pound sacks jumbo $5.50-7, medium $5-6. Red flat-type 40-pound cartons jumbo mostly $10-11.
VIDALIA DISTRICT, GA. — Shipments (135-114-107) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading active. Prices much higher. Yellow granex marked sweet U.S. 1 40-pound cartons jumbo $18-20.
SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN-LAREDO DISTRICT — Shipments (115-88-62) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading very active. Prices yellow much higher, white higher, red generally unchanged. Yellow grano 50-pound sacks jumbo $16-17, medium $14-15; white 50-pound sacks jumbo mostly $10, medium $8-9. Red 25-pound sacks jumbo $8-8.50, medium $6-7.50.
WALLA WALLA DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (0-0-10) — Movement expected to increase as more growers expect to start harvest by the end of the week of June 22-28. Trading active. Prices on yellow walla walla sweets 40-pound cartons jumbo $15-16.
COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase as more growers expect to begin harvesting the over-wintered onion crop by the end of the week of June 22-28 or beginning of the week of June 29 to July 5. FIRST REPORT.
Onions, green
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH VARIOUS PORTS OF ENTRY AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — Shipments (CA 1-3-3, crossings 49-49-44) — Movement expected about the same. Trading leeks active, others slow. Prices leeks higher, small lower, medium generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 48s medium mostly $6-6.65, small mostly $5-5.65; leeks 12s mostly $14.50-15.50. Quality generally good.
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, S.C. — Shipments (1-2-2) — Movement expected to remain the same. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. Cartons/crates bunched 48s mostly $10. Quality good.
Parsley
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (3-4-3) —
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Movement expected about the same as the 2 units shipped June 15-21. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons bunched 60s curly $8.45-8.65 and plain mostly $8.45-9.65. Quality generally good.
Peas, green
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (5-8*-4) — 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 $9-10, sugar snap-type mostly $15-16. Peru snow peas $15-16. Quality variable. *revised.
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (1-1-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices snow-type slightly lower, sugar snap-type higher. 10-pound cartons snow-type mostly $8.45-9.25 and sugar snap-type mostly $14.35-15.25. Quality variable.
Peppers
COACHELLA VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (106-110-90) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading active. Prices red irregular size much higher, others higher. Red bell-type 15-pound carton extra-large and large mostly $10.95; 1 1/9-bushel cartons irregular size fair quality mostly $14.95. Quality generally good. Lighter shipments of yellow bell-type were expected to continue through the end of June.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (9-41-75) — Movement of green bell-type expected to increase seasonally. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons bell-type green extra-large mostly $16.95, large mostly $14.95, medium $12.95, irregular size fair quality mostly $10.95. Quality generally good. Harvest of red bell-type were expected to begin the week of June 22.
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (55-97-65) — Movement expected to increase. Trading early moderate, late fairly active. Prices higher. 1 1/9-bushel cartons green jumbo mostly $16.35-16.85, extra-large mostly $14.35-14.85 and large mostly $12.35-12.85.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — (0-0-30) — Movement expected to increase slightly as the remainder of growers begin to harvest. Trading active. Prices 1 1/9-bushel cartons green jumbo $14-18, extra-large $14-16.
Peppers, other
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (30-33-39) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices poblano higher, serrano slightly higher, jalapeño generally unchanged. 1 1/9-bushel cartons/crates jalapeño mostly $14-15, poblano mostly $15-16, serrano mostly $16-18. Quality variable.
Potatoes
U.S. — Shipments (not including imports, 2,004-1,923*-1,965) — The top shipping states, in order, were Idaho, Colorado, California, Washington/Oregon and Wisconsin. *revised.
UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS, BURLEY DISTRICT, IDAHO — Shipments (611-637-660) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading cartons 40-80s moderate, others slow. Prices cartons 90-100s slightly 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 $11-11.50, 80s $10.50-11.50, 90s $8.50-9, 100s mostly $7.50-8.
SAN LUIS VALLEY, COLO. — Shipments (400*-375*-354) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading baled and bulk fairly slow, cartons fairly active. Prices baled lower, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A mostly $5, 50-pound cartons 40s mostly $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 (337-313-350) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading round red active, long white fairly active, yellow-type moderate, russet fairly slow. Prices round red cartons higher, others generally unchanged. Russet U.S. 1 50-pound cartons 50-70s $15-16, 80s $13-14, 90s $10, 100s $9, 100-pound sacks size A $12, 5-9 ounce $14. Round red U.S. 1 50-pound cartons size A mostly $12-14, size B mostly $16, 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. 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.
COLUMBIA BASIN, WASH., AND UMATILLA BASIN, ORE. — Shipments (167-177-141, includes export of 34-25-28) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading slow. Prices 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.
CENTRAL WISCONSIN — Shipments (117-95-81) — 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 $12-12.50, 80s mostly $10.50-11, 90s $9-9.50, 100s $8.50-9. 2009 crop update: Harvest of round red is expected to commence by the end of July.
FLORIDA — Shipments (129-106-74) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Unofficial prices for June 22, for round red U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A $12, size B $16, tote bags approximately 2,000 pounds per cwt. size A mostly $20. Because of unusually high amounts of rain in northern Florida last month, there is a wide range in quality being harvested.
KLAMATH BASIN DISTRICT — Shipments (50-51-49) — Movement expected to decrease as two more shippers have finished packing available supplies. Trading fairly slow. Prices baled and cartons 90-100s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Russet norkotah baled 5 10-pound film bags nonsize A mostly $4, 50-pound cartons 50-70s mostly $10-11, 80s mostly $9-11, 90s mostly $8-9, 100s mostly $7-8.
ELIZABETH CITY DISTRICT, N.C. — Shipments (0-5-48) — Movement expected to increase slightly as the remainder of growers begin harvesting. Trading moderate. Prices on round white superior U.S. 1 50-pound sacks size A $11-13.
MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY) — Shipments (50-52-46) — Movement expected to decrease as at least one shipper expects to finish by June 27. Trading active. Prices generally unchanged. Round red U.S. 1 baled 5 10-pound film bags size A $8.75, 50-pound sacks size A $8. Four shippers are still packing storage round reds.
NEBRASKA — Shipments (16-16-16) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Too few open market sales to establish a market.
EASTERN SHORE, VA. — Shipments (0-0-8) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices 50-pound sacks round white U.S. 1 size A $12, chef $14.
HEREFORD-HIGh PLAINS DISTRICT, TEXAS AND EASTERN NEW MEXICO — Shipments (0-0-1) — Movement expected to increase as round red harvest began the week of June 15. Too few open market sales to establish a market. FIRST REPORT.
Radishes
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN LUIS, ARIZ., AND OXNARD DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (CA 3-3-3, crossings 3-1-1) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Cartons red bunched 24s mostly $6.65-7.25 and 48s $9.65-10. Quality generally good.
Rhubarb
OREGON/WASHINGTON COAST — Shipments (1-1-1) — Movement expected about the same as the 1,560 cartons shipped from Oregon and the 2,987 cartons shipped from Washington June 15-21. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged. 20-pound cartons field-grown U.S. 1 red $14-16. Quality generally good. Prices include cooling and palletizing. Consolidation charges extra.
Spinach
CENTRAL COAST, CALIF. — Shipments (9-9-9) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices slightly lower. Cartons flat-type bunched 24s mostly $9.75-10.45. Quality generally good.
Squash
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (36-36-24) — Movement expected to decrease as many shippers have finished harvesting for the season. Trading slow. Prices zucchini small unchanged, others higher. Half- and 5/9-bushel cartons zucchini small mostly $6.35-6.85, medium mostly $4.85-5.85; yellow straightneck small mostly $7.35-8.85, medium mostly $5.35-6.85. ¾-bushel cartons yellow crookneck small $14.35-16.85, medium $6.85-8.85.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (4-9-3) — Light shipments were expected to continue through July 1. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. LAST REPORT.
LEXINGTON DISTRICT, S.C. — (2-1-3) — Movement expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Half-bushel carton zucchini small mostly $8, medium mostly $8. ¾-bushel cartons yellow crookneck small $16, medium mostly $9. Quality good.
EASTERN SHORE AND EASTERN VIRGINIA — Shipments light — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices higher. Half- and 5/9-bushel cartons/crates zucchini mostly small $8, medium mostly $6; yellow straightneck small mostly $10, medium mostly $8.
MICHIGAN — Initial light harvest of early tunnel production fields under way in southwestern Michigan. Expect reportable volume later in the week of June 22-28. FIRST REPORT.
Sweet potatoes
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (68-70-64) — 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 (21-19-19) — Movement was expected to increase slightly in anticipation of the July Fourth holiday push. Trading moderate. Prices unchanged. 40-pound cartons orange types U.S. No. 1 mostly $17-17.50, U.S. No. 2 mostly $7.50-9 and no grade marks jumbo mostly $8-9.
ATWATER, LIVINGSTON DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (4-4-3) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading moderate. Prices orange types and red types U.S. No. 1 lower, others generally unchanged. 40-pound cartons orange types U.S. No. 1 $18-19, no grade marks medium mostly $8-9, jumbo mostly $10-12; red types U.S. No. 1 $18-19, no grade marks medium $9-10, jumbo mostly $11-12.
Tomatoes
CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (237-157-70) — 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 5x6 to 6x7 size $21.95.
WEST FLORIDA — Shipments (0-15-55) — Movement expected to increase. Trading active. Prices unchanged. 25-pound cartons loose mature-greens U.S. 1 5x6 to 6x7 size $21.95.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — Shipments (3-37-88) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading extra-large moderate, others fairly active. Prices 25-pound cartons loose mature-greens extra-large mostly $17.95, large and medium $17.95. Quality generally good.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (including greenhouse 34-27-46) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices generally unchanged. Cartons/flats vine-ripes two-layer 4x4 to 5x6s $16.95. Quality generally good. Southern California coast supplies expected to be available the week of July 6.
EASTERN SHORE, VA. — The initial harvest is expected to begin the week of July 6. Growers report the crop is progressing well and is in good condition. FIRST REPORT.
CHARLESTON-BEAUFORT, S.C. — Shipments (0-4-58) — Movement expected to increase. Trading active. Prices 25-pound cartons loose mature-greens 85% U.S. 1 or better 5x6 to 6x7 size $21.95.
SOUTHEASTERN ARKANSAS — Shipments (0-3-31) — Movement expected to increase. Trading active. Prices cartons two-layer vine-ripe varieties 4x4 to 5x5 size $18-19. Previous commitments lower. FIRST REPORT.
Tomatoes, cherry
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF.— Shipments light, crossings (2-4-4) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats 12 1-pint baskets mostly $14.95-16.95. Quality generally good. Prices from trade sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of June 22.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (3-4-2) — Movement expected to decrease. Supplies in too few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.
WEST FLORIDA — Shipments (0-0-0) — Expect first shipments June 22-28. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
CHARLESTON-BEAUFORT, S.C. — Shipments (0-0-8) — Movement expected to increase. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
EASTERN SHORE, VA. — The initial harvest is expected to begin the week of July 6. Growers report the crop is progressing well and is in good condition. FIRST REPORT.
Tomatoes, grape type
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Shipments light, crossings (4-2-5) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices 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 and sporadic until early July.
EASTERN SHORE, VA. — The initial harvest is expected to begin the week of July 5. Growers report the crop is progressing well and is in good condition. FIRST REPORT.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (30-24-16) — Movement expected to decrease. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. LAST REPORT.
WEST FLORIDA — Shipments (2-5-11) — Movement expected to increase. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
CHARLESTON-BEAUFORT, S.C. — Shipments (0-0-16) — Movement expected to increase. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
Tomatoes, plum type
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (54-63-59) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late fairly slow. Prices lower. Greenhouse hydroponic 25-pound cartons loose extra-large mostly $7.95-8.85, large mostly $7.50-8, medium mostly $6.50-7. Quality and condition variable.
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA — Shipments (0-0-3) — Movement expected to increase seasonally, with production expected to be fully under way by mid-July. Trading moderate. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA, CALIF. — Crossings (105-116-108) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early slow, late moderate. Prices medium slightly lower, others generally unchanged. 25-pound carton loose extra-large $8.95-10.95, large $8.95, medium mostly $6.95-7.95. Quality variable.
CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA — Shipments (39-21-15) — Movement expected to decrease. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. LAST REPORT.
WEST FLORIDA — Shipments (0-5-6) — Movement expected to increase. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
CHARLESTON-BEAUFORT, S.C. — Shipments (0-0-1) — Movement expected to increase. Supplies insufficient to establish a market.
EASTERN SHORE, VA. — The initial harvest is expected to begin the week of July 6. Growers report the crop is progressing well and is in good condition. FIRST REPORT.
Tropicals
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (36*-27*-27) — 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 (cartons), ginger root, malanga lila, taro eddoes, dasheen (medium), yams (name) and yuca higher; chayote (40 pounds), malanga blanca and dasheen (large) lower; calabaza (sacks), chayote (20-pounds) and coconuts generally unchanged. Calabaza 45-pound cartons mostly $13-14; 50-pound sacks mostly $12. Chayote 20-pound cartons $8.50-9.50; 40-pound cartons mostly $20-21. Coconut 65- to 70-pound sacks 40s mostly $29-30. Ginger root 30-pound cartons $21-22. Malanga 40-pound cartons blanca large mostly $45-46; lila mostly $24-25. Taro 40-pound cartons eddoes mostly $26-27; dasheen (coco, islena) large mostly $46-47; 50-pound sacks (coco, islena) medium mostly $27-28. Yams (names) 50-pound cartons white mostly $19-20. Yuca (cassava) 40-pound cartons mostly $13.50-14. Quality good. *revised.
Apples
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — 2008 crop shipments (773-794-794, includes exports 306-299-309) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading granny smith tray pack 72-80s and 125s fairly active at slightly lower prices, others fairly active. Prices red delicious 72-80s and golden delicious 72-88s slightly higher, granny smith 72-80s and 125s slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Washington extra fancy carton tray pack red delicious 72-80s $16-18, 88s $14-16, 100s $12-14, 113-125s $11-13. Golden delicious 72-88s $12-14, 100-125s $11-12. Granny smith (including blush) 72-80s $14-16, 88s $14, 100s $12-14, 113s $10-12, 125s $9-10. 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 as June 8-21. 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 (33-35-35) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally as a few 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.
NEW ZEALAND — Imports (146-13*-18) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same as June 8-21. 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 (12-16-13) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading fairly active. Prices #8 and #10 lower, others generally unchanged. 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 $22.10, #10 $20.10-21.10, #12 mostly $16.10-17.10. Extra services included.
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement was expected to get under way with availability expected light during the week of June 22-28, increasing slowly the week of June 29 to July 5. FIRST REPORT.
Avocados
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Shipments (122-156-138) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading moderate. Prices 40s and 48s lower, 32s, 70s and 84s higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons two-layer hass 32s mostly $34.25, 36s mostly $34.25, 40s mostly $36.25-38.25, 48s mostly $41.25-42.25, 60s mostly $37.25, 70s $31.25-32.25, 84s mostly $25.25-26.25. Extra services included.
SOUTH DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (69-68-**) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices 32s, 40s and 60s lower, 70s, 84s and organics higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons two-layer hass 32s mostly $34.25, 36s mostly $35.25, 40s mostly $40.25, 48s mostly $42.25, 60s mostly $39.25, 70s mostly $32.25, 84s mostly $27.25. Organic: 32s $39.25, 36s $39.25, 40s mostly $42.25-45.25, 48s mostly $44.25-45.25, 60s $42.25-44.25, 70s mostly $35.25. Extra services included. **unavailable.
SOUTH FLORIDA — (1-3-5) — Movement expected to increase. Most shippers not yet involved in market. Trading moderate. One-layer flats 8s and 9s mostly $8-9; 10s and 12s mostly $10. Predominant variety donnie.
Blackberries
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (3-5-5) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices unchanged. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids $12-14. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
MEXICO CROSSING THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS — Crossings (6-2-2) — Movement expected to decrease. Most shippers have finished for the season. Light shipments will continue through June 28. LAST REPORT.
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (0-1*-0) — Imports via air from Guatemala. Movement expected to increase. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Cartons of 12 5.6-ounce cups with lids medium size mostly $10-11. *revised.
Blueberries
SOUTH GEORGIA — Shipments (23-42-39) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids med mostly $13-14. Some berries shipped with prices to be established later. Mostly rabbiteye varieties. Quality variable.
EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA — Shipments (63-49-36) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Most shippers expect to have supplies through mid-July. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium $14-16. Includes palletizing and cooling.
SOUTH NEW JERSEY — Shipments (0-5-34) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active. Prices flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids large mostly $14-15. Mostly duke variety. Quality good.
SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (41-39-29) — Movement expected to decrease as more handlers expected to finish marketing the crop the week of June 22. Trading fairly slow. Prices generally unchanged. Prices flats of 12 1-pint cups with lids medium-large $18-20.90. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $11.50-12.50. Organic flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids medium-large mostly $14-15.90. Includes palletizing and cooling. Quality generally good.
MICHIGAN — Initial harvest in southwestern Michigan was expected to begin around July 1. FIRST REPORT.
Cantaloupes
IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (CA 162-157-248, AZ 476-517-421) — Movement expected to increase in central Arizona and decrease in all other areas. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. Half cartons 9s mostly $6.35-6.85, 12s mostly $6.95-7.95. Oversized half cartons 9s (6s) mostly $6-6.50. Quality generally good.
GEORGIA — Shipments (0-35-112) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active. Includes palletizing and cooling. 24-inch bins athena 110s $140-150, 120s $140-150. Quality generally good.
SAN ANTONIO-WINTER GARDEN DISTRICT, TEXAS — Shipments (3-2-1) — Movement expected to increase. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality variable.
SOUTH CAROLINA — Shipments (0-0-0) — Movement expected to increase as first shipments were expected to begin by June 27. Expect sufficient volume to start f.o.b. by July 2.
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 was expected to begin the week of June 29 and remain light until the week of July 13, when most shippers expect to begin. Quality expected to be generally good.
Cherries
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (1-*7-155, includes export 1-2-56) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active for open-market offerings. Most movement to fill prior commitments. Early shipments were mostly chelans and most sheds will begin running bings June 22-28. A few early rainiers have also been sold but volume is very light so far.
STOCKTON-LODI-LINDEN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (394-226-63) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Bing supplies insufficient to establish a market. Most shippers have finished for the season. Light shipments were expected to continue through June 28. LAST REPORT.
Clementines
CHILE — Imports (14-20-40) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase as harvesting increases. Expect sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. by end of the week of June 22-28.
SOUTH AFRICA — Imports (0-0-4) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase as harvesting and imports increases. Expect sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. by July 6.
PERU — Imports (2-1*-1) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to increase as harvesting and imports increases. Expect sufficient volume and number of importers to establish an f.o.b. by July 2. *revised
Grapefruit
SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments moderate — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. 7/10-bushel cartons star ruby shippers first grade 23-27s $15.48-17.50, 32s $13.48-14.50, 36s $11.98-13.50, 40s mostly $11.48-12.50, 48s $10.48-11.50, 56s mostly $9.48-10.98. Quality generally good. Prices from industry sources. No f.o.b. report issued as of June 22.
Grapes, table
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (333-415-390) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading slow. Prices lower. 18-pound lugs U.S. 1 bagged sugraone large $12.10-14.10, flame seedless large mostly $18.10, medium mostly $16.10-18.10, black seedless large $18.10, red globe large mostly $16.10. Quality generally good. Crossings include light supplies of thompson seedless.
COACHELLA VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (163-202-184) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. 18-pound lugs bagged large U.S. 1 flame seedless large mostly $22.10-24.10, sugraone mostly $20.10. Extra services included.
Honeydews
IMPERIAL AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 51-87-75, CA 43-41-57) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early moderate, late active. Prices slightly higher. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $5-5.50, 6s mostly $6-6.50. Quality generally good.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES — Crossings (70-45-32) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 2/3 cartons 5s mostly $4, 6s mostly $5. Quality variable.
KERN DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (0-0-6) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Supplies insufficient to establish a market. Quality generally good.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Harvest expected to begin the week of June 29 and remain light until the week of July 20, when most shippers expect to begin. Quality expected to be generally good.
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, CALIF. — Shipments fairly heavy — Movement expected about the same. Trading fairly active. Prices higher. 7/10-bushel cartons shippers first grade 75s mostly $26.48-29.50, 95s mostly $27.48-29.50, 115s mostly $25.48-27.50, 140s mostly $24.48-26.50, 165s mostly $20.48-22.50, 200s mostly $19.48-21.50, 235s mostly $16.48-18.50; shippers choice 75-115s mostly $17.48-20.50, 140s mostly $18.48-20.98, 165s $16.48-18.50, 200s mostly $16.48-18.50, 235s $15.48-17.50; standards 95-165s mostly $14.48-16.50, 200s $13.48-15.50; organic shippers first grade 75-115s mostly $25.30-27.30, 140s $23.30-25.30. Quality generally good.
Limes
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (125-147-153) — Movement expected to decrease slightly. Trading moderate. Prices 110s lower, 150s generally unchanged, 250s higher, others slightly higher. Seedless-type 40-pound cartons 110s mostly $8, 150-250s $5-6. Quality variable.
Mangoes
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (114-132-139) — Movement expected about the same. Trading moderate. Prices tommy atkins 6-10s slightly higher and 12-14s slightly lower, kent 10-12s slightly lower, ataulfo 16-18s and 24s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. Cartons one-layer kent 6-9s mostly $5, 10s mostly $4-4.50, 12s mostly $3.50-4, 14s mostly $3-3.50; tommy atkins (light supplies) 6-9s mostly $5-5.50, 10s mostly $4.50, 12-14s mostly $3.50-4; ataulfo (light supplies) 12s $8-8.50, 14s $7-8, 16s mostly $6-6.50, 18s mostly $5.50-6, 20s mostly $4.50-5, 22-24s mostly $4-4.50. Quality and condition variable.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (64-70-76) — Movement expected about the same. Trading tommy atkins 12-14s moderate, others fairly active. Prices ataulfo 16-20s higher, tommy atkins 12-14s lower, others generally unchanged. Cartons one-layer tommy atkins 8-9s mostly $5-5.50, 10s mostly $4.50-4.75, 12-14s mostly $3.50-4; ataulfo 12s mostly $6.50-7, 14s mostly $6-7, 16s mostly $6-6.50, 18s mostly $5.50-6, 20s mostly $5-5.50; organic tommy atkins 8-9s $5.75-6.25, 10s $5.50-5.75, 14s $4.75. Quality and condition of ataulfo variable, tommy atkins generally good.
CARRIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (11*-8*-4) — Imports via boat from Haiti. Movement expected to decrease. Rain in Haiti curtailed 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 15-13-14, CA 30-20-25) — Movement expected about the same. Trading 8s moderate, others fairly active at slightly lower prices. Prices slightly lower. 2/3 cartons crenshaw, galia, juan canary, orange flesh and santa claus 5-6s mostly $8.95-9.50, 8s mostly $8.45-9.50. Quality generally good.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Harvest delayed by unseasonably cool temperatures. Shipments expected to begin the week of July 19. Quality expected to be generally good.
Nectarines
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (115-144-149) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading very active at lower prices. Prices lower. The primary yellow-flesh varieties as of June 22 are honey blaze, honey fire and diamond bright. Various yellow-flesh varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 48-50s mostly $16.10-16.10, 54-56s $14.10-16.10; 25-pound cartons loose 60-64s $14.10-16.10, 70-72s $12.10-13.10. The primary white-flesh varieties as of June 22 are artic sweet, june pear and diamond pearl. Various white-flesh varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 48-50s mostly $20.10, 54-56s mostly $18.10; 25-pound cartons loose 70-72s $14.10-16.10, 60-64s mostly $16.10-17.10. Extra services included.
Oranges
SOUTH AND CENTRAL DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments fairly light — Movement expected to decrease as more handlers expected to finish marketing the navel crop the week of June 22. Trading moderate. Prices higher. 7/10-bushel cartons late navels shippers first grade 48s mostly $20.48-23.50, 56-88s mostly $21.48-23.50, 113s mostly $17.48-18.50, 138s $14.48-16.50; shippers choice 48s mostly $10.48-12.50, 56s mostly $11.48-13.50, 72s mostly $12.48-14.50, 88s $13.48-14.50, 113s-138s $12.48-13.50. Valencia shippers first grade 48-72s mostly $11.48-12.50, 88s $10.48-12.50, 113s mostly $9.48-10.50, 138s mostly $8.48-9.50; shippers choice 48-88s mostly $8.98-9.50, 113s mostly $8.48-8.98, 138s $7.48-8.50; organic valencia shippers first grade 72s $13.30-15.30, 88s $12.30-15.30, 113s $12.30-13.30. Quality generally good. Remaining supplies of navel oranges in very few hands.
Papayas
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (38-30-39) — Movement expected about the same. Trading early active, late moderate. Prices slightly lower. 35- to 40-pound cartons maradol mostly $11. Shipments to nearby markets low as $9. Prices include some containers sold by count, mostly 8- to 11-count. Quality and condition variable.
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (9-12-12) — 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 $8.50-9.50. Quality generally good.
Peaches
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (125-146-155) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active at lower prices. Prices lower. The primary yellow-flesh varieties as of June 22 are rich lady, country sweet and early rich. Various yellow-flesh varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 48-50s mostly $14.10-15.10, 54-56s mostly $14.10; 25-pound cartons loose 54-56s $14.10-16.10, 60-64s mostly $14.10. The primary white-flesh varieties as of June 22 are sierra snow and ivory princess. Various white-flesh varieties cartons two-layer tray pack 48-50s $14.10-16.10, 54-56s mostly $15.10-16.10; 25-pound cartons loose 54-56s mostly $16.10-17.10, 60-64s mostly $16.10. Extra services included.
CENTRAL GEORGIA — Shipments (37-27-26*) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading moderate. Prices lower. Half-bushel cartons U.S. extra 1 2¾-inch and up $14.40-16.40, 2½-inch and up $12.40-13.40, 2¼-inch and up $8.40-9.40. Primary varieties: gala, fireprince, blazeprince, sureprince and harvester. Extra services included. *incomplete.
Pears
YAKIMA VALLEY AND WENATCHEE DISTRICT, WASH. — Shipments (52-45-24, includes exports 17-17-6) — Movement expected to increase slightly. Trading moderate. Prices 135s slightly higher, others generally unchanged. 4/5-bushel cartons wrapped U.S. 1 anjou 70s $24, 80-90s $22-24, 100s $20-22, 110s $20, 120-135s $18-20. Supplies are in fewer hands. Quality generally very good.
CHILE — Imports (10-17-19) — Imports via boat. Movement expected to remain about the same. 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 70-90s $26-28, 100s $24-26; bosc 70-80s $22-24, 90s $20-22, 100s $18-20, 110s $16-18. Quality good.
Pineapples
CARIBBEAN BASIN IMPORTS — Imports (263*-108*54) — Imports via boat from Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Ecuador and Panama. Movement expected to increase. Port of entry: Philadelphia area. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. Cartons one-layer golden ripe 5-6s mostly $6-7, 7-8s $6-7. Quality good. Ports of entry: south Florida. Trading moderate. Prices slightly higher. Cartons one-layer golden ripe 5-8s $6-7. Quality good. Ports of entry: Southern California. Trading slow. Prices moderate. Cartons one-layer golden ripe 5-8s $5.50-6.50. Quality good *revised.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS — Crossings (26-25-14) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading early very slow, late moderate. Prices higher. Cartons one-layer golden ripe (supplies fairly light) 5-7s mostly $7-7.50, 8s mostly $6.50-7. Quality variable.
Plums
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (81-86-99) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly active. Prices generally unchanged. 28-pound cartons loose yummybeaut 50-55s mostly $18.10, 60-65s mostly $16.10, 70-75s mostly $15.10-16.10; black splendor 40-45s mostly $22.10, 50-55s mostly $18.10- $20.10,60-65s mostly $16.10, 70-75s mostly $14.10-16.10; black beaut 40-45s mostly $20.10-22.10, 50-55s $18.10-20.10, 60-65s mostly $16.10, 70-75s mostly $15.10-16.10; black splendor 40-45s mostly $22.10, 50-55s mostly $18.10-20.10,60-65s mostly $16.10, 70-75s mostly $14.10-16.10. Extra services included.
Raspberries
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (26-30-22) — Movement expected to remain about the same. Trading active. Prices higher. Flats of 12 6-ounce cups with lids red $12-14. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
Strawberries
ALL CALIFORNIA DISTRICTS — Shipments (493-584-506) —
SALINAS-WATSONVILLE DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (316-417-414) — Movement expected to increase. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Flats of 12 1-pint baskets medium-large $8-9. Flats of 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly $6. Flats of 4 2-pound containers with lids medium-large mostly $6. Organic: Flats of 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large $8-10. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
SANTA MARIA DISTRICT, CALIF. — Shipments (151-157-92) — Movement expected to decrease. Trading fairly slow. Prices lower. Flats of 8 1-pound containers with lids medium-large $5-6. Flats of 4 2-pound containers with lids medium-large $5-6. Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality.
Watermelons
IMPERIAL, COACHELLA AND PALO VERDE VALLEYS, CALIF., AND CENTRAL AND WESTERN ARIZONA — Shipments (AZ 83-103-365, seedless 81-99-339, seeded 2- 4-26; CA 163-183-137, seedless 149-144-121, seeded 14-39-16) — Movement expected to increase because of an increase in demand for the July Fourth holiday. Trading seedless active, seeded fairly slow. Prices seedless 45- and 60-count slightly higher, seeded 45-count lower, others generally unchanged. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 35-count mostly 18 cents, approximately 45-count 18-20 cents, approximately 60-count 16-18 cents; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 35-count mostly 10 cents, approximately 45-count mostly 12 cents. Quality generally good.
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.
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY, CALIF. — Shipments (0-31-182, seedless 0-25-163, seeded 0-6-19) — Movement expected to increase seasonally. Trading seedless active, seeded moderate. Prices seeded slightly lower, seedless generally unchanged. 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; red-flesh seeded-type approximately 35-count mostly 11-12 cents, approximately 45-count mostly 12-13 cents. Quality generally good.
TEXAS — Shipments (440-364-200, seedless 386-322-148, seeded 54-42-52) — Movement expected to decrease because of delayed harvest in west Texas and some crop loss. Trading active. Prices seedless generally unchanged, seeded lower. 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 16 cents. Quality generally good. Prices represent few sales. Most present shipments from prior bookings or previous commitments.
MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZ. — Crossings (194-161-117, seedless 190-158-111; seeded 4-3-6) — Movement expected to decrease seasonally. Trading active. Prices higher. 24-inch bins per-pound red-flesh seedless-type approximately 45- to 60-count 14-16 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 the end of the week of June 22-28. Quality generally good.