As the rain subsides in California, farmers are beginning the hard work of assessing the damage to their fields and agricultural infrastructure. According to the Monterrey County Farm Bureau, early estimates coming out of Salinas, California, indicate around 20,000 acres of farmland are flooded. There is also the issue with farm equipment not being operational and in some cases being destroyed by flood waters. Even though the local growing season doesn’t start until February, farmers are left with a battered infrastructure in need of repair.
Peru imports of blueberries through Philadelphia and New York City area ports of entry movement expected to decrease as most growers are finished for the season. Trading fairly slow for light supplies. Prices unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large 22.00-26.00. Quality variable. Movement of blueberries through Arizona, California and Texas is expected to increase. Trading moderate. Prices generally unchanged.
Quality generally good. Chile imports of blueberries through various east coast ports of entry movement expected to increase as harvest increases. Trading moderate. Prices pints lower, others unchanged. Flats 12 1-pint cups with lids large 16.00-20.00. Chile imports of blueberries through various west coast ports of entry movement expected to increase as harvest increases. Trading very light for light supplies. Supplies are insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market.
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