Looking for more of what's in season? Check out these highlights from the latest crop report by Salinas, Calif.-based Markon Cooperative to see items that check the boxes for price, quality and availability for the week of Jan. 31.
Washington and Oregon D'Anjou pears will remain available through August. Washington Bartlett stocks will be depleted by mid-February. Quality is excellent. Size is dominated by 80- through 110- count fruit; small sizes (120-
and 135- count pears) are tightening. U.S. No. 1 grade supplies are abundant; fewer fancy grade pears are on the market.
The market is steady; size profile is increasing due to California rain. Quality is excellent. MFC and ESS Lemons are available.
The market is unchanged. MFC Norkotah Potatoes are the primary variety on the market. Small sizes dominate availability. Norkotah quality is excellent, while Burbank quality is average. Idaho White Russet potatoes are also
available.
Prices are low but may inch up soon if quality problems increase. Heavy rain in the Arizona/California desert region has delayed production and caused issues such as decay and mechanical damage. MFC Broccoli is available.
Despite recent storm events in the Arizona/California desert regions, prices remain low. Quality problems are expected to surface in the coming weeks. MFC Premium Green Leaf Lettuce is sporadic.
Editor's note: This information is republished with permission from Salinas, Calif.-based Markon Cooperative's weekly crop report. See the full report here.