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Jun 28, 2017
Jun 28, 2017

Weather Update

A typical summer weather pattern takes shape out west this week with seasonal
temperatures and the coastal marine layer moderating the coastal fields across
the region. Gradual cooling across Central Mexico this week as tropical moisture
brings moderate to heavy afternoon showers to the region. Heaviest rain across
the west-central states as Hurricane Dora moves off to the northwest. Warmer
temperatures to the north as high pressure remains in charge. Florida will see
scattered showers and thunderstorms with seasonal temperatures and light winds
Market Alerts
into next week.

Apples: Small Granny-smith remain very
short in Washington.
Asparagus: Central Mexico will see
rain for the next 7 days. The Michigan,
and Washington growing regions have
wrapped up their production for the
season.
Bell Peppers (Eastern): Poor quality in
Georgia and tight supplies across the
east
Berries (Blueberries): Blueberries will
remain extremely limited this week.
Supplies expected to improve slightly
next week.
Berries (Strawberries): Strawberries are
still recovering from the heat last week.
Occasional dark and soft berries.
Citrus (Lemons): Demand exceeds
supplies on all sizes and grades.
Produce Showcase Brussels sprouts are members of Citrus (Oranges): Demand exceeds
supplies on all sizes and grades of fruit.
the cabbage family grown for their Melon (Cantaloupe): Heat damage and
QUEEN VICTORIA – BRUSSELS SPROUTS edible buds. They were named after extreme shortages due to crop losses.
the capital of Belgium, where they Melon (Honeydew): Honeydew quality is
may have originated. Today they are very poor and will remain bad until new
widely popular for their versatility and crop dews are harvested in July out of
nutritional value. the San Joaquin Valley.
Potatoes (colored): Bakersfield potatoes
A high fiber vegetable, brussels sprouts have been affected by the heat-wave
are a great source of vitamin C, D, & K. hitting the west and there are some
quality issues out there. It could cut some
Brussels sprouts are a great side dish time off of their season but we’ll have to
and can also be added to pastas, wait and see. Eastern supplies are short
pizzas, salads and slaws. and as hard as the shippers are running
demand hasn’t been able to catch up.
Available in 2 and 5 lb. whole, halves,
and shredded bags.

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