​Baby Iceberg:
Supplies remain tight due to INSV (Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus), which is reducing yields and overall availability.

Broccolini:
Availability is limited because of increased pest pressure and poor crop conditions. Some growers are discing fields instead of harvesting, resulting in low yields.

Broccoli:
Markets remain elevated due to pin rot, hollow core, and Diamondback moth pressure affecting crops in California and Mexico. Strong East Coast demand is expected to keep pricing firm through the rest of the month.

Parsley:
Curly and Italian parsley continue to experience quality issues from hot weather in Santa Maria, Oxnard, and Salinas. Common defects include burnt tips, yellowing, and reduced shelf life.

Leafy Greens Alert: INSV (Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus) is beginning to impact romaine, romaine hearts, iceberg, and other leafy items. With the desert transition to Coachella and Yuma approaching in roughly two months, supply challenges could intensify.  Taylor Farms has exited its Mexico iceberg program and is purchasing from other growers to fulfill contracts, which may add further pressure to the market.

Micros/Flowers:
Limited for this week: Arugula, Cilantro, Marigolds, Micro Marigolds, Premium Assortment Mix, and Squash Blossoms.  

Yellow Corn: Extremely limited, with California corn continuing to be scarce. We will need to pull supply from Washington to fulfill demand. Prices are expected to remain high until Mexico begins production in late October. This could also put upward pressure on white corn prices if demand continues to exceed available supply.

Limes: Mexico is transitioning from old crop to new crop, tightening overall lime supplies. Smaller sizes are currently dominating, while larger fruit is becoming increasingly scarce. Pricing is expected to remain firm through October

Cauliflower :  Supplies remain extremely tight due to production gaps and ongoing pest pressure. Availability is limited, and the market is expected to remain firm in the near term.

Squash :Squash supplies remain tight, particularly for yellow squash, while zucchini availability has improved slightly. Quality remains mixed due to recent weather impacts.

Green Onions: Baja production is expected to remain very limited over the next 1–2 weeks due to heat, lower yields, and smaller sizing. Tight supplies are keeping the market firm, while weather and water availability continue to add risk. Meaningful relief is not expected until fall production begins in mid-to-late October

​Baby Iceberg:
Supplies remain tight due to INSV (Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus), which is reducing yields and overall availability.

Broccolini:
Availability is limited because of increased pest pressure and poor crop conditions. Some growers are discing fields instead of harvesting, resulting in low yields.

Broccoli:
Markets remain elevated due to pin rot, hollow core, and Diamondback moth pressure affecting crops in California and Mexico. Strong East Coast demand is expected to keep pricing firm through the rest of the month.

Parsley:
Curly and Italian parsley continue to experience quality issues from hot weather in Santa Maria, Oxnard, and Salinas. Common defects include burnt tips, yellowing, and reduced shelf life.

Stone Fruit:

• Peaches should remain available through October.
• Nectarines are winding down and will finish by the end of the week.
• Plums and apricots have finished for the season.

Leafy Greens Alert: INSV (Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus) is beginning to impact romaine, romaine hearts, iceberg, and other leafy items. With the desert transition to Coachella and Yuma approaching in roughly two months, supply challenges could intensify.  Taylor Farms has exited its Mexico iceberg program and is purchasing from other growers to fulfill contracts, which may add further pressure to the market.

Micros/Flowers:
Limited for this week: Arugula, Cilantro, Marigolds, Micro Marigolds, Premium Assortment Mix, and Squash Blossoms.  

​Asparagus: Mexican and Peruvian supplies remain extremely limited due to quality, and production. September is expected to be one of the toughest months, with improved availability not expected until mid-to-late October

Cauliflower: Supplies are expected to remain very tight. Production gaps, Diamondback Moth pressure, and warm weather continue to impact yields, with no meaningful improvement expected in the near term. The market is likely to remain difficult. This has also impacted the price on cauliflower florets

Corn: California production is finishing up, leaving yellow corn extremely scarce and requiring Oregon and Georgia product to help fill the gap. Fresh domestic Mexican yellow corn is now entering the market, with volumes expected to build steadily through October and November.

Green Onions: Baja production continues to remain very limited over the next 2 weeks due to continued heat, lower yields, and lighter sizing. Tight supplies are keeping the market firm, with improved availability expected by mid-to-late October.

Iceberg, Romaine, Romaine Hearts Green & Red Leaf: Iceberg supplies remain tight due to heat and insect pressure, with strong demand pushing prices higher. Green and Red Leaf supplies are expected to tighten further this week. Romaine and hearts are also tightening, with generally good quality but some fringe burn and disease pressure reported. Overall, the market is firm with continued upward price pressure.

​Asparagus: Mexican and Peruvian supplies remain extremely limited due to quality, production, and freight challenges. September is expected to be one of the toughest months, with improved availability not expected until mid-to-late October

Broccoli: Supplies remain tight as fields transition to younger plantings. The market is expected to strengthen heading into next week.

Cauliflower: Supplies are expected to remain very tight through the remainder of the season. Production gaps, Diamondback Moth pressure, and warm weather continue to impact yields, with no meaningful improvement expected in the near term. The market is likely to remain difficult.

Corn: California production has finished, leaving yellow corn extremely scarce and requiring Oregon product to help fill the gap. Fresh domestic Mexican yellow corn is now entering the market, with volumes expected to build steadily through October and November.

Green Onions: Baja production is expected to remain very limited over the next 2–3 weeks due to continued heat, lower yields, and lighter sizing. Tight supplies are keeping the market firm, with improved availability expected by mid-to-late October.

Pineapple: Supplies are tightening due to the natural flowering season, with open-market availability becoming more limited while contract orders remain covered. Minor port delays are possible over Labor Day weekend.

Iceberg, Romaine, Green & Red Leaf: Iceberg supplies remain tight due to heat and insect pressure, with strong demand pushing prices higher. Green and Red Leaf supplies are expected to tighten further this week. Romaine and hearts are also tightening, with generally good quality but some fringe burn and disease pressure reported. Overall, the market is firm with continued upward price pressure.

​Corn: Holiday demand has tightened supplies, keeping pricing strong. High temperatures have accelerated California production, potentially creating a gap between fields. We may source from Oregon and other out-of-state suppliers to fill the void

Strawberry demand remains strong, pushing markets higher as supplies continue to tighten in the Salinas/Watsonville growing regions. The recent heat wave is adding further pressure to production, with potential impacts on both yields and fruit quality. Meanwhile, the Santa Maria/Oxnard fall harvest remains several weeks away, weather permitting. This includes stem berries.

Asparagus: Prices remain elevated as supplies stay limited in both Mexico and Peru. Quality is ranging from fair to average, with sizing continuing to be the primary challenge. Larger sizes, in particular, remain difficult to source consistently.

Pineapple: Supplies are expected to tighten throughout the remainder of the month, with limited open-market availability and prices continuing to stay firm. Most available fruit will be allocated to contract orders first (retailers mainly). Costa Rica is entering a seasonal production gap, while Mexico is expected to help fill the supply void in the interim

Cilantro: Demand remains active, with prices continuing to trend higher. Oxnard is still experiencing production challenges, particularly with product not holding well, creating additional pressure on available supplies. Santa Maria is being relied upon to help fill the gap and maintain market coverage.

Green Cabbage: Markets remain elevated as supplies tighten due to weather challenges and diamondback moth pressure, which are impacting quality and yields. Steady demand continues to support higher prices.

Cauliflower: Supplies are extremely limited, with prices continuing to rise. Significant insect and worm pressure in the Santa Maria and Salinas growing areas is impacting quality and reducing the availability of good-quality product.