Seasonal changes have led to a shift in the commodities of interest for this report. Asparagus and strawberries replaced cucumbers and blueberries, as the interest in shipping asparagus and strawberries continues to grow while demand for cucumbers and blueberries is steady in the winter. This list will be revisited regularly to maintain an accurate representation of the current trade situation affecting shippers of perishable commodities in North America.
Asparagus growing conditions have been optimal, increasing the supply of Asparagus in the Caborca region. Prices have fallen in response to full coolers packed with 11-pound cartons/crates. Some shippers switched to the 28-pound cartons to absorb the additional supplies. Not much change is expected through the holiday weekend. Shippers expect additional retail advertisements the week of February 18, which should help move the increased supplies. Jumbo size has been the problem as most of these are sold for export, and export business is very slow this time of year. Movement through California and Arizona is expected to remain about the same. Trading early was slow, and late fairly slow. Prices are lower.
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Source: mymarketnews.ams.usda.gov