In the West, flooding and debris flows remain a threat in parts of northern California and southwestern Oregon, amid ongoing heavy precipitation. Widespread minor to moderate flooding of creeks and rivers is occurring early today west and northwest of Santa Rosa, California, including portions of the Russian River basin. Significant precipitation is also falling from the Pacific Northwest to the northern Rockies, while heavy, wet snow is blanketing high-elevation sites.
On the Plains, dry weather accompanies a general warming trend. However, cold conditions prevail near the Canadian border, with today's high temperatures expected to remain below 32°F in northern sections of Montana and North Dakota. In contrast, temperatures will rebound to 60°F or higher later today as far north as western Nebraska. In recent weeks, soaking precipitation has generally improved prospects for winter wheat across the central and southern Plains, while pockets of drought are locally hampering wheat establishment on the northern Plains.
In the Corn Belt, cool, breezy conditions persist. Additionally, rain and snow showers linger, mainly downwind of the Great Lakes. With most harvest activities complete for the season, producers are turning their focus to other agricultural activities, such as fall tillage, fertilizer applications, and farm maintenance.
In the South, warmth is returning across southern Texas. Elsewhere, chilly, dry weather prevails. Frost and light freezes were noted this morning as far south as portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Southern fieldwork is advancing with few delays.
Asparagus
Movement from Mexico crossings through Arizona, California, and Texas is expected to remain about the same. Trading is moderate. Prices are lower. 11-pound cartons/crates of bunched standard are 20.75. Extra services are included. Prices represent few spot market sales. Movement from Peru imported through South Florida ports of entry is expected to decrease slightly. Trading is moderate. Prices of large and standard are slightly higher, jumbo and extra-large are slightly lower, small is generally unchanged. 11-pound cartons of bunched jumbo are mostly 25.75-30.95, extra-large are mostly 23.50-26.75, large are mostly 23.75-24.95, standard are mostly 21.75-23.75, small are 17.75-18.75. Supplies of large are fairly light. Quality is generally good.
Avocado
Movement from Mexico's crossings through Texas is expected to decrease slightly. Trading of 32-40s is active, while others are moderate. The prices of conventional 32-36s and 60-70s are higher, organic 60s are lower, and others are generally unchanged. Cartons of 2-layers Hass 32-36s (supplies are fairly light) are mostly 72.25-75.25, 40s are mostly 67.25-70.25, 48s are mostly 54.25-55.25, 60s are mostly 33.25-35.25, 70s are mostly 22.25-24.25, and 84s are mostly 17.25-18.25; organic 48s are mostly 65.25-68.25, 60s are mostly 42.25-45.25, and 70s are mostly 36.25-38.25. Extra services are included.
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