Spokane Produce

December 4, 2024

Market News

Carrot supplies from California look to remain on the tight
side for the near term as harvests transition to the
Bakersfield region of Central California.This region
received very warm temperatures with over 2 months of
temperatures above 100 degrees during the planting and
early growth stage.
These extreme temperatures impacted growth rates and
early crop development in the fields. Harvests are
producing a smaller size structure and lighter yields in
these early stands.
The Lake Park region of Southern Georgia was impacted by
Hurricane Helene that interrupted normal planting
schedules in the region. Many growers had to replant
following the storm resulting in delays of nearly 2 months.
The region has begun very light production from the
acreage that survived the hurricane with smaller size
structure and lighter yields. Carrot growers in both regions
are hoping to get back on track in the next few weeks as
new fields begin production.
Strawberry growers in the Plant City region of Northern
Florida were also impacted by Hurricanes Helene and
Milton and had to delay their plantings by 3-4 weeks. The
region has started very light production from fields that
survived the hurricanes with small berries in the 25-30
count range. Growers are expecting improved size and
quality as new fields begin production in the next couple of
weeks.

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