OVERVIEW
MARKET REVIEW
Regional Production Highlights - Week of March 27th:
OVERVIEW:
Desert crops are about three weeks early due to extreme heat in Yuma, which is speeding up maturity and shortening harvest windows.
Lettuce is experiencing burn issues and more insect pressure, while broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens have minor heat-related quality concerns.
Proper cold chain management is essential, and although desert production continues, the transition to Salinas is approaching with early spring crops starting there.
WEATHER:
Florida is seeing brief frost in the north but will warm to above-normal temperatures.
California remains in a heat wave but will begin cooling by the weekend.
Arizona continues with unusually high temperatures, with only slight cooling expected.
Mexico is experiencing dry, warm weather with moderate daytime highs and cooler nights