The Produce Communique

Recap of Available Shipping Point FOB for Friday, October 12, 2012

Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News

Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA

Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199

Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.

Basis of Sale Definitions:

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.

Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.

BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

MICHIGAN

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious
U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 25.00-28.00 mostly 26.00-28.00 few 30.00, occasional
lower Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 25.00-28.00 mostly 26.00
occasional higher Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 28.00-30.00 Gala U.S. ExFcy 2
1/2" min 30.00-35.00 mostly 34.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 30.00-35.00
mostly 34.00 occasional lower Jonathan U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 26.00-30.00 mostly
26.00-27.00 Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 26.00-30.00 Jonagold U.S. ExFcy 2
1/2" min 28.00 Cortland U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 28.00-30.00 Law Rome U.S. ExFcy
2 1/2" min 24.00-28.00

FRESNO Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---GRAPES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. Some
shipments booked at previously committed prices. 19 lb containers bagged
Crimson Seedless lge-exlge 18.10-22.10 mostly 20.10 occasional higher and lower
med-lge 16.10-18.10 mostly 17.10-18.10 occasional higher Red Globe exlge
18.10-20.10 mostly 18.10 occasional higher lge 15.10-18.10 mostly 16.10-17.10
Autumn King lge-exlge 22.10-28.10 mostly 24.10 occasional high as 30.10 Autumn
Royal lge-exlge 18.10-24.10 mostly 20.10-22.10 occasional higher Scarlet Royal
lge-exlge 20.10-26.10 mostly 22.10-24.10 occasional higher 16 lb containers
bagged Autumn King lge-exlge 22.10-26.10 mostly 22.10-24.10 occasional higher
med-lge 18.10-22.10 mostly 20.10-22.10 occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH ARIZONA, CALIFORNIA AND TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS VERY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Prices include some
1/2 dry pint containers. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids Blackberries 10.00-14.00
mostly 12.00-14.00 few 18.00-22.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: SUPPLY FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 20.25-21.25 mostly 20.25 occasional
higher and lower 36s 20.25-21.25 mostly 20.25 occasional higher and lower 40s
20.25-21.25 mostly 20.25 occasional higher and lower 48s 20.25-21.25 mostly
20.25 occasional higher and lower 60s 20.25-21.25 mostly 20.25 occasional
higher and lower 70s 20.25-21.25 mostly 20.25 occasional higher and lower 84s
18.25-19.25 occasional higher and lower

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST VERY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids med-lge 10.00-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
Blackberries 14.00-18.00 mostly 16.00 occasional higher and lower
---RASPBERRIES: DEMAND BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
Red 15.00-17.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 occasional higher
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND ORGANIC VERY GOOD, OTHERS BEST GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE.
MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Includes palletizing and cooling. Very wide range in
quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets sml-med 11.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 flats 8 1-lb
containers with lids sml-med 8.00-10.00 mostly 8.00-9.00 occasional higher
ORGANIC flats 8 1-lb containers with lids sml-med 14.00-16.00 mostly 16.00
occasional higher

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---FRUITS OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 1 layer Apple Pears Hosui 12s 11.25-13.25 mostly 12.25-13.25 14s
9.50-12.25 mostly 10.25-11.25 few higher 15s 11.25-12.25 16s 8.25-10.25 18s
7.50-9.25 few high as 13.25 Shinko 12s 11.25-13.25 mostly 12.25-13.25 13s
9.50-12.25 mostly 10.25-11.25 16s 8.25-10.25 18s 7.25-9.25 cartons 2 layer
Apple Pears Hosui 44s 15.25-18.25 some high as 20.25 48s 12.25-15.25 some
high as 18.25 34-36s 14.15-17.25 few higher Shinko 44s 15.25-18.25
occasional higher 48s 12.25-15.25 occasional high as 18.25 30-32s 14.10-17.10
occasional higher
---GRAPES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included. Some
shipments booked at previously committed prices. 19 lb containers bagged
Crimson Seedless lge-exlge 18.10-22.10 mostly 20.10 occasional lower med-lge
16.10-18.10 mostly 16.10 occasional lower Red Globe lge-exlge 16.10-20.10
mostly 16.10-18.10 med-lge 13.10-16.10 mostly 14.10 occasional lower Autumn
King lge-exlge 22.10-26.10 mostly 22.10-24.10 occasional higher Autumn Royal
lge-exlge 18.10-22.10 mostly 20.10 occasional higher med-lge 16.10-18.10 mostly
17.10 Scarlet Royal exlge 22.10-26.10 lge 18.10-24.10 mostly 20.10 16 lb
containers bagged Autumn King lge-exlge 22.10-24.10 occasional higher
---POMEGRANATES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 2 layer Early Foothill 20s 28.25-30.25 few low as 23.25 24s
28.25-30.25 few low as 23.25 26s 20.25-22.25 few high as 28.25 occasional
lower 28s 20.25-22.25 few high as 28.25 occasional lower 30s 18.25-20.25 few
high as 24.25 32s 18.25-20.25 few high as 24.25 34s 17.25-20.25 mostly
17.25-18.25 occasional higher and lower 36s 17.25-20.25 mostly 17.25-18.25
occasional higher and lower 40-42s 15.25-18.25 Early Wonderful 20s 28.25-30.35
few high as 23.25 24s 28.25-30.35 few high as 23.25 26s 20.25-22.25 few high
as 28.25 occasional lower 28s 20.25-22.25 few high as 28.25 occasional lower
30s 18.25-20.25 few high as 24.25 32s 18.25-20.25 few high as 24.25 34s
17.25-20.25 mostly 17.25-18.25 occasional higher and lower 36s 17.25-20.25
mostly 17.25-18.25 occasional higher and lower 40-42s 15.25-18.25

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND BEST MODERATE, OTHERS LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. flats 12 6-oz cups with lids
Blackberries 14.00-18.00 mostly 14.10-16.10 occasional lower
---STRAWBERRIES: DEMAND BEST VERY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
Includes palletizing and cooling. Wide range in quality. Large berries are fall
crop flats 8 1-lb containers with lids lge 10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00
occasional lower sml-med 8.00-10.00 mostly 9.00 occasional higher ORGANIC flats
8 1-lb containers with lids sml-med 14.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2011 Season
---AVOCADOS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons 2 layer Hass 32s 24.25-26.25 mostly 25.25-26.25
occasional higher 36s 25.25-26.25 40s 25.25-27.25 mostly 26.25 occasional
higher 48s 27.25-29.25 mostly 28.25 occasional higher 60s 26.25-28.25 mostly
27.25 70s 25.25-26.25 84s 19.25-20.25 occasional higher

IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

MENDOCINO, LAKE COUNTY CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PEARS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 40 lb
cartons wrapped Bartlett U.S. One 70s 20.00-22.00 mostly 21.00 80s 20.00-22.00
mostly 21.00 90s 20.00-21.00 Bosc Golden U.S. One 70s 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00
80s 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00 90s 26.00-28.00 mostly 28.00 100s 24.00-26.00
mostly 24.00

NEW YORK

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons tray pack Gala
U.S. ExFcy 80s 34.00-38.00 mostly 36.00-38.00 few 42.00 88s 34.00-38.00 mostly
36.00-38.00 few 42.00 100s 32.00-38.00 mostly 35.00-38.00 few 42.00 Mcintosh
U.S. ExFcy 80s 34.00-38.00 mostly 35.00-36.00 occasional higher 88s 34.00-38.00
mostly 35.00-36.00 occasional higher 100s 34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00
occasional higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 80s 33.00-36.00 mostly
34.00-35.00 88s 33.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 100s 32.00-36.00 mostly
33.00-34.00 occasional lower Cortland U.S. ExFcy 80s 34.00-38.00 mostly
35.00-36.00 occasional higher 88s 34.00-38.00 mostly 35.00-36.00 occasional
higher 100s 32.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 occasional higher Ginger Gold U.S.
ExFcy 80s 33.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 88s 33.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00
100s 32.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 Honeycrisp U.S. ExFcy 72s 69.00-76.00
mostly 70.00-72.00 80s 69.00-76.00 mostly 70.00-72.00 88s 69.00-76.00 mostly
70.00-72.00 Macoun U.S. ExFcy 80s 36.00-44.00 mostly 40.00-42.00 88s
36.00-44.00 mostly 40.00-42.00 100s 36.00-44.00 mostly 40.00-42.00 occasional
lower cartons cell pack Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 80s 34.00-38.00 mostly 35.00-36.00
occasional higher 88s 34.00-38.00 mostly 35.00-36.00 occasional higher 100s
34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occasional higher and lower Empire U.S. ExFcy
80s 33.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 88s 33.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-35.00 100s
32.00-36.00 mostly 33.00-34.00 occasional lower cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 27.00-29.00 mostly 27.00-28.00 occasional lower
Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00-31.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2
1/2" min 24.00-30.00 mostly 27.00-28.00 few lower Empire U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
26.00-29.00 mostly 27.00-28.00 occasional higher and lower Cortland U.S. ExFcy
2 1/2" min 26.00-30.00 mostly 27.00-28.00 occasional lower Ginger Gold U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 26.00-30.00 mostly 28.00-30.00 Macoun U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min
27.00-31.00 mostly 30.00 occasional higher

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. Remaining supplies are in too
few hands to establish a market. LAST REPORT.

INWOOD Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

APPALACHIAN DISTRICT (VA, WV, MD, PA)

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND VERY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
U.S. ExFcy 72s 28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00-29.00 occas lower 80s 28.00-30.00
mostly 28.00-29.00 occas lower 88s 28.00-30.00 mostly 28.00-29.00 occas lower
100s 28.00 occas higher and lower Golden Delicious U.S. ExFcy 72s 28.00-29.00
occas 30.00-32.00 80s 28.00-29.00 occas 30.00-32.00 88s 28.00-29.00 occas
30.00-32.00 100s 27.00-28.00 occas higher Fuji U.S. ExFcy 72s 35.00-36.00 80s
35.00-36.00 88s 35.00-36.00 Gala U.S. ExFcy 72s 38.00-39.00 mostly 38.00 80s
38.00-39.00 mostly 38.00 88s 38.00-39.00 mostly 38.00 100s 35.00 Mcintosh U.S.
ExFcy 80s 38.50-39.00 88s 38.50-39.00 100s 35.50-37.00 Cortland U.S. ExFcy
72s 39.00 80s 39.00 88s 39.00 cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-25.50 mostly 24.00 occas higher Golden Delicious U.S.
ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00-25.00 mostly 24.00 occas higher Fuji U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2"
min 29.00 Gala U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 28.00-29.00 Red Rome U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2"
min 24.00-25.00 mostly 24.00 Mcintosh U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 28.50-29.00
Jonathan U.S. ExFcy 2 1/2" min 24.00 occas lower

SOUTH NEW JERSEY

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PEACHES: NO REPORT CURRENTLY BEING ISSUED. LAST REPORT WAS ISSUED SEPT 10.
REPORT TO RESUME JULY 2013.

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

BRAZIL IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Brazil- by Air and Boat. 3.5 kg
containers Solo Type Golden 7s 13.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-13.50 occas lower 8s
13.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-13.50 occas lower 9s 13.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-13.50
occas lower 10s 13.00-14.00 mostly 13.00-13.50 occas lower 12s 13.00-14.00
mostly 13.50 occas lower

BRAZIL, ECUADOR AND PERU IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---MANGOES: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BRAZIL flats 1
layer Tommy Atkins 7s 8.00-8.75 occas higher 8s 8.00-8.75 occas higher 9s
8.25-9.00 mostly 8.50-9.00 occas lower 10s 8.50-9.00 Previous commitment lower
12s 9.00 Previous commitment lower 14s supplies insufficient to quote

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5S LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. COSTA
RICA. cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 6s 7.00-9.00
mostly 7.00-8.00 one label 10.00-10.25 7s 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 one label
11.00-11.75 8s 7.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 one label 11.00-11.75

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

BERRIES
2012 Season
---MISC BERRIES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. GUATEMALA flats 12 6-oz cups with
lids Blackberries med 8.00-9.00 few lower

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. BELIZE, GUATEMALA, Including
few from DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 30-35 lb cartons Tainung 8s 18.00-20.00 mostly
19.00 9s 18.00-20.00 mostly 19.00 occas higher 10s 18.00-20.00 mostly 19.00
occas higher 12s 18.00-20.00 mostly 19.00 occas higher 13s 18.00-20.00 mostly
18.00-19.00 occas lower 14s 18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occas lower 15s
18.00-20.00 mostly 18.00-19.00 occas lower
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 5S LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. COSTA
RICA, PANAMA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, ECUADOR cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s
6.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 occas higher 6s 7.00-9.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 one label
10.00-10.25 7s 7.00-9.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 one label 11.00-11.75 8s 8.00-9.50
mostly 8.00-9.00 one label 11.00-11.75

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5S LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. COSTA
RICA cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 7.00-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.00 occas lower 6s
9.00-10.50 mostly 9.00-10.00 few 8.50 7s 9.00-10.50 mostly 9.00-10.00 few 8.50
8s 9.00-10.50 mostly 9.00-10.00 occas lower

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF FREEPORT-GALVESTON-HOUSTON, TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PINEAPPLES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 5S LOWER; OTHERS ABOUT
STEADY. COSTA RICA cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 7.50-8.00 occas higher 6s
8.00-9.00 one label 10.00-10.25 7s 8.00-9.00 one label 11.00-11.75 8s
8.00-9.00 one label 11.00-11.75

SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---AVOCADOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. flats 1 layer Various Greenskin
Varieties 8s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 9s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 10s
7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50-8.00 12s 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.50-8.00

ORLANDO-IMPORTS Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

ARGENTINA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

BERRIES
2012 Season
---BLUEBERRIES: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
flats 12 4.4-oz cups with lids med-lge 28.00-32.00 mostly 30.00-32.00
occasional higher, few 24.00-26.00 flats 12 6-oz cups with lids med-lge
32.00-36.50 mostly 34.00-36.50 few 38.50-40.50, prior commitments low as 30.50

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---CLEMENTINES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Packed
en-route. flat cartons 15 2-lb mesh bags 15 sz 34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00
occaisonal lower 18 sz 34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occasional lower 20 sz
34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occasional lower 24 sz 34.00-38.00 mostly
34.00-36.00 occasional lower 28 sz 34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occasional
lower 32 sz 32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occasional higher 36 sz 30.00-34.00
mostly 30.00-32.00 flat cartons 10 3-lb mesh bags 15 sz 34.00-38.00 mostly
34.00-36.00 occasional lower 18 sz 34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occasional
lower 20 sz 34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 occasional lower 24 sz 34.00-38.00
mostly 34.00-36.00 occasional lower 28 sz 34.00-38.00 mostly 34.00-36.00
occasional lower 32 sz 32.00-36.00 mostly 34.00-36.00 36 sz 30.00-34.00 mostly
30.00-32.00
---ORANGES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 15 kg
containers Navel 40s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00 48s 18.00-20.00 occasional lower
56s 18.00-20.00 occasional lower 64s 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 72s 16.00-20.00
mostly 18.00

CHILE IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---KIWIFRUIT: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 9 kg (19.8 lb)
containers loose Hayward 36 sz 15.00-17.00 mostly 16.00-17.00 39 sz 15.00-17.00
mostly 15.00-16.00

SOUTH AFRICA IMPORTS - PORT OF ENTRY PHILADELPHIA AREA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - Prices in U.S. Dollars

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---ORANGES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. 15 kg
containers Navel 40s 20.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 48s 18.00-22.00 mostly
20.00-22.00 occasional higher 56s 18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-22.00 occasional
higher 64s 20.00 occasional higher 72s 18.00-20.00 occasional higher

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

CENTRAL & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LEMONS: SUPPLY 75-115S MODERATE. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SHIPPERS FIRST
GRADE 200-235S AND CHOICE 165-200S SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Wide
range in prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Shprs 1st Grade 75s 26.73-29.75 mostly
26.73-28.75 occasional higher 95s 26.73-29.75 mostly 27.73-28.75 occasional
higher 115s 25.73-29.75 mostly 26.73-28.75 occasional higher/lower 140s
20.73-23.75 mostly 20.73-22.75 occasional higher/lower 165s 17.73-19.75 mostly
18.73-19.75 occasional higher/lower 200s 16.73-19.75 mostly 17.73-18.75
occasional higher/lower 235s 14.73-16.75 mostly 14.73-15.75 occasional
higher/lower Shprs Choice 75s 16.73-19.75 mostly 17.73-18.75 occasional higher
95s 16.73-19.75 mostly 17.73-18.75 occasional higher 115s 16.73-19.75 mostly
17.73-18.75 occasional higher/lower 140s 16.73-18.75 occasional lower 165s
15.73-17.75 occasional higher/lower 200s 14.73-17.75 mostly 14.73-16.75 235s
12.73-14.75 mostly 12.73-13.75 occasional higher ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons
Shprs 1st Grade 75s 46.85-50.75 mostly 47.30-50.75 few lower 95s 46.85-50.75
mostly 47.30-50.75 few lower 115s 42.30-47.75 140s 39.30-45.75 mostly
39.30-43.75 occasional lower

CENTRAL ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. Extra service included. Most
present shipments from prior bookings and or previous commitments. 1/2 cartons
9s available supplies insufficient to establish a market. 12s available
supplies insufficient to establish a market.

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---HONEYDEWS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER.
Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 2/3 cartons 4s 8.00-8.50
occasional higher 5s 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00-8.50 occasional higher 6s 8.00-9.00
mostly 8.00-8.50 occasional higher 8s 8.00-8.50 occasional higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---LEMONS: SUPPLY 75-95S LIGHT, 140S FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND FANCY 75-140S GOOD,
OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality. 7/10 bushel cartons
Marked Fancy 115s 16.00-20.00 mostly 18.00 occasional higher 140s 14.00-16.00
few 17.00-19.00 165s 12.00-16.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 Marked Choice 75s
12.00-16.00 mostly 13.00-14.00 occasional higher and lower 95s 12.00-16.00
mostly 13.00-14.00 occasional higher and lower 115s 12.00-16.00 mostly
13.00-14.00 occasional higher and lower 140s 12.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-13.00
occasional lower 165s 11.00-14.00 mostly 12.00 occasional lower 200s 9.00-12.00
mostly 10.00-12.00 occasional higher
---LIMES: SUPPLY 110-150S HEAVY. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide
range in quality. 40 lb cartons Seedless Type 110s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 150s
5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 175s 6.00-7.00 occasional higher 200s 6.00-8.00 mostly
7.00 230s 6.00-8.00 mostly 7.00 250s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00-7.00 few 8.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---PAPAYA: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and condition.
35-40 lb cartons Maradol Type 18.00-21.00 mostly 19.00-21.00
---PINEAPPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition cartons 1 layer golden ripe 5s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 6s
6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 7s 6.50-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 8s 6.50-8.00 mostly
7.00-7.50

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MELONS
2012 Season
---CANTALOUPS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. 1/2 cartons 9s 9.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-10.95 occasional higher 12s
8.00-12.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 occasional higher 15s 8.00-11.00 mostly 9.00-10.00
occasional higher 18s supplies insufficient to establish a market
---WATERMELONS: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 24 inch bins per lb Red Flesh Seedless Type approx 45 count
.18-.20 few .22 occasional lower approx 60 count .18-.20 few .22 occasional
lower

SOUTH & CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---ORANGES: SUPPLY 113-138S LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Wide
range in prices. 7/10 bushel cartons Valencia Shprs 1st Grade 48s 9.73-11.75
occasional higher/lower 56s 9.73-11.75 occasional higher/lower 72s 10.73-12.75
occasional lower 88s 12.73-15.25 mostly 12.73-14.75 113s 16.73-17.75
occasional higher 138s 17.23-17.75 occasional higher Shprs Choice 48s
8.73-9.75 few lower occasional higher 56s 8.73-9.75 few lower occasional
higher 72s 8.73-10.75 mostly 9.73-10.75 88s 11.73-13.75 113s 15.73-17.25 138s
16.73-17.25 ORGANIC 7/10 bushel cartons Valencia Shprs 1st Grade 48s
18.30-20.75 few higher 56s 18.30-20.75 mostly 20.73-20.75 few higher 72s
18.30-20.75 mostly 20.73-20.75 few higher 88s 18.73-20.75 mostly 20.73-20.75
few higher

RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons tray pack Red
Delicious U.S. ExFcy 88s 28.00-35.00 mostly 28.00 Red Rome U.S. ExFcy 88s
28.00-36.00 mostly 28.00 cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious U.S. ExFcy 2
1/2" min/up 24.00-28.00

YAKIMA Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

YAKIMA VALLEY & WENATCHEE DISTRICT WASHINGTON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

NON-CITRUS FRUITS
2012 Season
---APPLES: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. cartons tray pack Red Delicious
WAExFcy 72s 24.00-26.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 28.00-30.00
few lower occasional higher 80s 24.00-26.00 few lower occasional higher
fineappear 28.00-30.00 few lower occasional higher 88s 24.00-26.00 few lower
occasional higher fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occasional higher 100s
22.00-24.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 few higher & lower 113s
22.00-24.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00-25.00 few higher & lower 125s
22.00-24.00 few higher & lower fineappear 24.00 few higher & lower Golden
Delicious WAExFcy 72s 26.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few lower occasional higher
fineappear 28.00-30.00 few lower occasional higher 80s 26.00-28.00 mostly
26.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 28.00-30.00 few lower occasional
higher 88s 26.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear
28.00-30.00 few lower occasional higher 100s 22.00-24.00 few lower occasional
higher fineappear 24.00-26.00 few lower occasional higher 113s 22.00-24.00
few lower occasional higher fineappear 24.00-26.00 few lower occasional higher
125s 22.00-23.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 23.00-24.00 few lower
occasional higher Granny Smith WAExFcy 72s 30.00-32.00 few higher & lower
fineappear 32.00-34.00 mostly 32.00 few higher & lower 80s 30.00-32.00 few
higher & lower fineappear 32.00-34.00 mostly 32.00 few higher & lower 88s
28.00-30.00 few higher & lower fineappear 30.00-32.00 few higher & lower 100s
24.00-26.00 few higher & lower fineappear 26.00-28.00 few higher & lower 113s
22.00-24.00 few higher & lower fineappear 25.00-26.00 few higher & lower 125s
22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 25.00-26.00 few higher & lower Gala
WAExFcy 72s 24.00-26.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 26.00-28.00
few lower occasional higher 80s 24.00-26.00 few lower occasional higher
fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occasional higher 88s 24.00 few lower
occasional higher fineappear 26.00-28.00 few lower occasional higher 100s
22.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 24.00-26.00 few lower occasional
higher 113s 22.00 few lower occasional higher fineappear 22.00-24.00 few
lower occasional higher 125s 22.00 few higher & lower fineappear 22.00-24.00
cartons 12 3-lb film bags Red Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-24.00 few
higher fineappear 24.00-25.00 Golden Delicious WAExFcy 2 1/2" min fineappear
22.00-24.00 Gala WAExFcy 2 1/2" min 22.00-24.00 mostly 22.00 fineappear
24.00-25.00
---PEARS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped
Bartlett U.S. One 70s 22.00-24.00 few lower occasional higher 80s 22.00-24.00
few lower occasional higher 90s 22.00-24.00 few higher & lower 100s
20.00-22.00 few lower occasional higher 110s 20.00 few lower occasional
higher 120s 20.00 few lower occasional higher 135s 18.00-20.00 few lower
occasional higher D'Anjou U.S. One 70s 26.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few lower
occasional higher 80s 26.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few lower occasional higher 90s
26.00-28.00 mostly 26.00 few lower occasional higher 100s 24.00-26.00 few
lower occasional higher 110s 22.00-24.00 few lower occasional higher 120s
22.00 few lower occasional higher 135s 20.00 few lower occasional higher 150s
18.00-20.00 few lower occasional higher Bosc U.S. One 70s 22.00-24.00
fineappear 28.00 few higher & lower 80s 22.00-24.00 fineappear 28.00 few
higher & lower 90s 22.00-24.00 fineappear 28.00 few higher & lower 100s
20.00-22.00 fineappear 24.00-26.00 few higher & lower 110s 20.00 occasional
higher & lower fineappear 24.00-26.00 mostly 24.00 few higher & lower 120s
18.00-20.00 fineappear 20.00-22.00 ORGANIC 4/5 bushel cartons wrapped
Bartlett U.S. One 90s 36.00-38.00 occasional higher & lower 100s 32.00-34.00
occasional higher & lower

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WASHINGTON, DC 12-OCT-2012

Recap of Available Shipping Point Vegetable FOB for Friday, October 12, 2012

Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News

Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA

Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199

Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.

Basis of Sale Definitions:

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.

Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.

BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

MICHIGAN

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
med 8.00-9.85 mostly 8.00-9.00 occas lower
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Precooling included. sacks 48 1-lb
film bags med 9.00-10.00 sacks 24 2-lb film bags med 9.00-10.00 sacks 16 3-lb
film bags med 9.00-10.00 sacks 10 5-lb film bags med 9.00-10.00 50 lb sacks
loose jbo 9.50-10.50
---CELERY: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra Services Included. cartons 2
dz 12.00 2 1/2 dz 12.00 3 dz 12.00 cartons film bags Hearts 24s 23.35 18s
18.00

SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
med 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 occas higher Red Type med 12.00-14.00

WESTERN AND CENTRAL NEW YORK

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type
med 7.00-9.00 mostly 7.00-8.00 50 lb sacks Round Green Type lge 5.00-5.50
mostly 5.00 occasional higher and lower bins per lb Round Green Type lge
.07-.09

MIAMI Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

CENTRAL AMERICA IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2011 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. GUATEMALA. 5 lb cartons
Haricot Vert (French Type) 5.00-6.00 occas higher
---PEAS GREEN: GUATEMALA. No report until supplies increase.

PERU IMPORTS - PORTS OF ENTRY SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---ASPARAGUS: SUPPLY MODERATE. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. By Air and
Boat 11 lb cartons bunched Green jbo 17.00-18.00 occas high as 19.00-20.00
exlge 16.00-17.00 mostly 16.00 lge 17.00-19.00 mostly 18.00 occas lower std
18.00-19.00 occas lower sml 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00 occas lower White
lge 15.50-16.00 std 15.50-16.00
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND EXCEEDS SUPPLY. MARKET ABOUT STEADY.
By Air and Boat Wide range in quality 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed
15.00-17.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 occas higher and lower Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed
24.00-27.00 mostly 25.00-26.00

ONLEY Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

EASTERN SHORE VIRGINIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. bushel cartons/crates precooled
Round Green Type Machine Picked 12.00
---TOMATOES: Remaining supplies insufficient to establish market. LAST REPORT.
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: Remaining supplies insufficient to establish market. LAST
REPORT.
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 13.95 20 lb cartons loose 25.95

ORLANDO Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

CENTRAL & SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Includes
palletizing and precooling. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Pickles 150-200s
16.00-18.00 occas higher 200-300s 18.00-18.90

SOUTH FLORIDA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---OKRA: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Includes palletizing and
precooling. 1/2 bushel cartons sml-med 8.50-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 previous
commitments 8.00

PHOENIX Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC ASIAN VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BOK CHOY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET CRATES LOWER, CARTONS ABOUT STEADY.
Extra services included. Wide range in price. 30 lb cartons 10.35-12.48
occasional higher and lower WGA crates 13.25-16.45 occasional higher and lower
---CHINESE CABBAGE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. WGA crates Nappa 9.25-14.45 mostly 10.25-12.45 occasional higher and
lower 30 lb cartons Nappa 6.25-8.69 mostly 7.25-8.35 occasional higher and
lower

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2012 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 6.69-9.00 occasional higher and lower 60s 8.69-12.85
occasional higher and lower

CENTRAL COAST CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BRUSSELS SPROUTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services
included. 25 lb cartons 26.00-33.85 mostly 26.75-29.00 occasional higher and
lower
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN GOOD, RED FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s 14.00-16.55 mostly
15.64-16.55 Red Type 18-24s 10.69-12.00 mostly 11.00-12.00
---ENDIVE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 10.45-12.85 mostly 11.45-12.85 occasional higher and lower
---ESCAROLE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 11.45-12.85 mostly 11.85-12.85 occasional higher and lower
---GREENS: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons
bunched Kale 24s 8.50-12.45 mostly 9.45-10.14 occasional higher and lower
---PARSLEY: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Curly 60s 8.45-10.50 mostly 8.45-9.50 occasional higher and
lower Plain 60s 8.45-10.35 mostly 8.45-9.50 occasional higher and lower
---PEAS GREEN: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. 10 lb cartons Snow Peas Decalyxed
13.00-16.75 mostly 14.00-16.25 Sugar Snap Peas Decalyxed 25.00-27.75
---SPINACH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality and price. cartons bunched Flat 24s 7.75-11.48 mostly
8.69-11.00 occasional higher and lower

CENTRAL DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---TOMATOES: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Extra services
included. Most present shipments from prior bookings and/or previous
commitments. Harvest curtailed due to rain. FIELD GROWN 25 lb cartons loose
Mature Greens xlge 7.95-8.95 lge 6.95-7.95 med 4.95-6.95 mostly 5.95-6.95
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: SUPPLY VERY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings
and/or previous commitments. Harvest curtailed due to rain. 25 lb cartons
loose exlge 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.95 lge 10.95-12.95 mostly 10.95-11.95
med 10.95-11.95 mostly 10.95

KERN DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CARROTS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 11.00-13.40 mostly 12.00-13.40 50 lb sacks
loose jbo 12.00-13.00 mostly 12.00-12.40 occasional higher 25 lb sacks loose
jbo 6.00-6.70 cartons 30 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 18.00-18.75 occasional
lower ORGANIC sacks 48 1-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower sacks 24 2-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower sacks 10 5-lb film bags med-lge 22.00-26.70 mostly 24.35-26.70
occasional lower cartons 24 1-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons 12
2-lb film bags Baby Peeled 20.50-22.00 cartons 4 5-lb film bags Baby Peeled
20.50-22.00

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH NOGALES, ARIZONA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CUCUMBERS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 14.95 few 16.95 fr qual 11.95-14.95 mostly
12.95 ord qual 8.00-8.95 few 10.95 lge 10.95-12.95 occasional higher
---SQUASH: DEMAND GREY LIGHT, OTHERS FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in price and quality. 4/7 bushel cartons
Zucchini sml 9.95-11.00 mostly 10.95-11.00 few 12.95 sml-med 9.95-11.00 mostly
10.95-11.00 few 12.95 occasional higher med 8.95-10.95 mostly 8.95-9.95 Yellow
Straightneck sml 7.10-8.95 mostly 7.95-8.95 few 10.95 sml-med 7.10-8.95 mostly
7.95 few 10.95 med 6.95-8.95 few 10.95 Grey sml 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.00
occasional higher sml-med 6.95-8.95 mostly 6.95-8.00 few 5.95 occasional higher
med 4.95-6.95 1 1/9 bushel cartons Zucchini lge 6.95-8.00 few 8.95 occasional
higher

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET 36S HIGHER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Quality and condition variable. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med
14.95-16.95 mostly 14.95 fr qual 12.95 occasional higher ord qual 8.95
occasional higher and lower lge 10.95-14.00 mostly 12.95 cartons 36s 7.95-9.00
---TOMATOES, CHERRY: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
Wide range in quality. flats 12 1-pt baskets 10.95-12.95

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC TROPICAL FRUIT AND VEG
2011 Season
---TOMATILLOS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and
condition. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates 13.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00
occasional lower

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH TEXAS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 9.00-10.00
---CARROTS: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Extra
services extra. Wide range in quality and condition. 50 lb sacks loose jbo
7.00-8.50 mostly 7.50-8.50
---PEPPERS, OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Wide range in quality and
size. 1 1/9 bushel cartons/crates Jalapeno 14.00-16.00 mostly 14.00-15.00
occasional higher Poblano 9.00-12.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 occasional lower Serrano
18.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 few 24.00
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Wide range in
quality and condition. GREENHOUSE 25 lb cartons loose exlge 12.85-15.00 mostly
12.95-13.95 lge 11.95-13.95 mostly 12.95-13.50 few 14.95 med 10.95-13.00 mostly
11.95

MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH VARIOUS PORTS OF ENTRY AND SOUTH AND CENTRAL
CALIFORNIA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEETS: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons bunched Red Type 12s 14.00-15.85 mostly 14.48-15.85
occasional higher and lower
---ONIONS GREEN: DEMAND LEEKS MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SMALL
SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. cartons bunched
48s med 7.45-10.64 mostly 8.00-8.95 occasional higher and lower 48s sml
5.75-9.64 mostly 6.05-7.75 few high as 10.14 occasional lower Leeks 12s
10.00-14.64 mostly 12.35-13.25 occasional higher and lower cartons 2 film bags
iceless 12 bunches per bag 9.45-13.00 mostly 9.85-10.98 occasional higher and
lower 24 bunches per bag 9.45-13.00 mostly 9.85-10.98 occasional higher and
lower

NORTHEAST COLORADO

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GREEN MEDIUM FAIRLY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Most present shipments from prior bookings
and/or previous commitments at lower prices. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type med
9.50-11.00 mostly 9.50-10.50 occasional lower Red Type med 13.00 few lower 50
lb sacks Round Green Type lge 4.50-5.50 few 4.15

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

MISC HERBS
2012 Season
---CILANTRO: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched 30s 6.25-6.75 60s 8.75-10.75 mostly 8.75-9.75

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CABBAGE: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. Prices
include some 45 pound cartons. 50 lb cartons Round Green Type 18-24s
16.25-16.75 mostly 16.75 Red Type 18-24s 14.75
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons Green Leaf 24s 5.75-6.75 mostly 6.25-6.75 Red Leaf 24s
5.75-6.75
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. cartons 24s 6.75

OXNARD DISTRICT CALIFORNIA AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH CALIFORNIA AND SAN
LUIS ARIZONA
Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---RADISHES: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included.
cartons bunched Red 24s 8.25-10.00 occasional higher and lower 48s 10.50-12.45
occasional higher and lower

SALINAS-WATSONVILLE CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CROWN CUT SLIGHTLY HIGHER, BUNCHED ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. cartons bchd 14s
6.35-8.64 mostly 6.48-7.00 occasional lower bchd 18s 6.85-9.14 mostly 6.98-7.50
occasional lower Crown Cut 7.95-9.64 mostly 8.00-9.35 occasional higher and
lower Short Trim 9.00-10.50 mostly 9.00-10.35 occasional lower
---CAULIFLOWER: SUPPLY FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra
services included. cartons film wrapped White 9s 7.00-9.45 mostly 7.00-7.48 one
label 12.14 occasional lower 12s 7.00-9.45 mostly 7.00-8.00 one label 13.14
occasional lower 16s 6.25-8.45 mostly 6.35-7.00 one label 11.14-12.14
occasional lower
---CELERY: SUPPLY 2-2 1/2 DOZEN FAIRLY HEAVY. DEMAND 2-3 DOZEN FAIRLY LIGHT,
OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET 3 DOZEN SLIGHTLY LOWER, OTHERS ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. cartons 2 dz 8.35-11.56 mostly 9.45-10.14 occasional higher
and lower 2 1/2 dz 8.45-11.64 mostly 9.45-11.14 occasional higher and lower 3
dz 10.45-16.48 mostly 11.45-13.56 one label 17.14 occasional lower 4 dz
12.00-14.56 mostly 12.45-14.50 one label 17.14 occasional lower cartons film
bags Hearts 18s 14.45-18.64 mostly 15.45-17.50 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET 24S SLIGHTLY HIGHER, 30S ABOUT
STEADY. Precooling included. Palletizing included for film lined and
filmwrapped. cartons flm lined 24s 7.48-9.00 mostly 7.48-8.50 occasional higher
and lower 24s flmwrpd 8.48-10.00 mostly 8.48-9.50 occasional higher and lower
30s flmwrpd 7.00-8.64 mostly 7.00-7.65 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND BOSTON LIGHT, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET BOSTON ABOUT
STEADY, OTHERS SLIGHTLY HIGHER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality.
cartons Boston 24s 6.45-9.14 mostly 6.95-8.05 occasional higher and lower Green
Leaf 24s 5.95-8.48 mostly 6.45-7.14 occasional higher and lower Red Leaf 24s
5.95-8.48 mostly 6.45-7.14 occasional higher and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND 24S FAIRLY LIGHT, HEARTS LIGHT. MARKET 24S ABOUT
STEADY, HEARTS SLIGHTLY LOWER. Extra services included. Wide range in quality.
cartons 24s 6.35-8.64 mostly 6.95-7.56 one label 9.48 occasional lower cartons
12 3-count packages Hearts 9.25-12.35 mostly 9.56-10.95 occasional higher and
lower cartons film lined Hearts 48s 10.45-13.35 mostly 10.56-11.95 occasional
higher and lower

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---CORN-SWEET: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. cartons White 4 dz min 9.00-10.00
mostly 9.50-10.00 occasional higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: SUPPLY LIGHT. DEMAND GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. Wide range in price. 1 1/9 bushel cartons Green exlge supplies in
too few hands to establish a market lge supplies in too few hands to
establish a market med supplies in too few hands to establish a market irreg
sz fr qual supplies in too few hands to establish a market Red irreg sz fr
qual 11.00-12.95 occasional higher and lower 15 lb cartons Red exlge
10.00-10.95 occasional higher and lower lge 10.00-10.95 occasional higher and
lower

SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BROCCOLI: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET CROWN CUT LOWER, BUNCHED SLIGHTLY LOWER.
Extra services included. cartons bchd 14s 6.00-7.25 occasional lower bchd 18s
6.50-7.75 occasional lower 20 lb cartons loose Crown Cut 8.00-10.00 mostly
8.55-9.25 Short Trim 9.95-11.00 occasional higher and lower
---CAULIFLOWER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET LOWER. Extra services included. cartons
film wrapped White 9s 6.65-9.00 mostly 6.65-8.00 occasional lower 12s 6.65-9.00
mostly 7.00-8.50 occasional lower 16s 6.00-8.00 mostly 6.65-7.50
---CELERY: DEMAND 3 DOZEN MODERATE, OTHERS FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET 3 DOZEN HIGHER,
OTHERS LOWER. Extra services included. cartons 2 dz 8.00-11.55 mostly
8.65-10.25 2 1/2 dz 8.00-10.55 mostly 8.65-10.25 3 dz 10.65-12.55 mostly
10.65-11.00 occasional lower
---LETTUCE-ICEBERG: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Precooling
included. Palletizing included. cartons flm lined 24s 7.65-9.50 mostly
8.00-9.00 occasional lower 24s flmwrpd 8.65-10.00 mostly 9.00-10.00 occasional
lower
---LETTUCE-OTHER: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET GREEN LEAF LOWER, RED LEAF ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality and price. cartons Green
Leaf 24s 5.75-8.50 mostly 6.25-7.75 Red Leaf 24s 6.75-7.25 occasional higher
and lower
---LETTUCE-ROMAINE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services included.
cartons 24s 6.75-8.50 mostly 7.75 cartons 12 3-count packages Hearts 9.25-12.00
mostly 11.00-11.25

SOUTH DISTRICT CALIFORNIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND RED GOOD, YELLOW FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET ABOUT
STEADY. Extra services included. Wide range in quality. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Red irreg sz fr qual 10.00-14.95 mostly 12.00-12.95 Yellow irreg sz fr qual
12.00-12.95 mostly 12.95 15 lb cartons Red exlge 8.95-10.95 mostly 9.75-10.95
occasional lower lge 8.95-10.95 mostly 9.75-10.95 occasional lower Yellow exlge
10.00-10.95 occasional higher lge 10.00-10.95 occasional higher

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COAST AND MEXICO CROSSINGS THROUGH OTAY MESA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---TOMATOES: DEMAND 5X5-5X6S MODERATE, OTHERS GOOD. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra
services included. Wide range in quality. cartons/flats 2 layer Vine Ripes 4x4s
10.95 4x5s 10.95 5x5s 6.95-8.95 occasional higher 5x6s 6.95-8.95 occasional
higher
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET HIGHER. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality and condition. flats 12 1-pt containers with
lids med-lge 5.95-9.00 mostly 6.95-9.00 few 9.95 20 lb cartons loose med-lge
10.95-14.95 mostly 11.95-12.95 occasional higher
---TOMATOES, PLUM TYPE: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. Wide range in quality. 25 lb cartons loose exlge 12.95-14.95 mostly
12.95 lge 10.95-12.95 few 14.95 med 8.95-10.95 few 12.95

RALEIGH Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. bushel crates Round Green Type
12.85-15.35 Pole Type 16.35-20.35
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 1 1/9 bushel cartons med
10.00-10.35 fr qual 5.35-6.00
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons Green jbo supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a
market exlge 12.00-12.35 fr qual supplies insufficient and in too few hands
to establish a market lge 9.00-9.35 med supplies insufficient and in too few
hands to establish a market
---SQUASH: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. 1/2 bushel cartons/crates
Zucchini sml 12.00-12.35 med 10.00-10.35 Yellow Straightneck sml 12.00-12.35
med 10.00-12.35 3/4 bushel cartons/crates Yellow Crookneck sml 14.00-16.35
med 12.00-12.35
---TOMATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services included. 25
lb cartons loose Vine Ripes U.S. Comb or Better jbo supplies insufficient and
in too few hands to establish a market xlge 8.95-12.95 lge 8.95-11.95
---TOMATOES, GRAPE TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Extra services
included. flats 12 1-pt containers with lids 9.95-10.95 20 lb cartons loose
supplies insufficient and in too few hands to establish a market

THOMASVILLE Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

SOUTH GEORGIA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

VEGETABLES
2012 Season
---BEANS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET SLIGHTLY HIGHER. bushel cartons/crates
precooled Round Green Type Machine Picked 10.35-13.85 occasional higher
---CORN-SWEET: DEMAND GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Palletizing and ice extra. wirebound
crates Yellow 4 dz 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 previous commitments lower White 4
dz 12.95-14.95 mostly 14.95 occasional higher previous commitments lower
Bi-Color 4 dz 12.95-14.95 mostly 12.95 previous commitments lower
---CUCUMBERS: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET MEDIUM ABOUT STEADY, OTHERS STEADY.
WAXED 1 1/9 bushel cartons med 12.35-12.85 occasional high as 14.85 fr qual
5.35-6.85 cartons 24s 4.35-6.85 mostly 5.35-6.85
---EGGPLANT: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. Including wrapped. 1 1/9 bushel
cartons med 8.35-10.85 mostly 8.35-8.85 occasional higher fr qual 6.35-6.85
few low as 5.35 lge 6.35-6.85 occasional higher
---PEPPERS, BELL TYPE: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 1 1/9 bushel cartons
Green jbo 12.35-14.85 mostly 12.35-12.85 exlge 12.35-14.85 mostly 12.35-12.85
fr qual 9.35-10.85 lge 10.35-10.85 occasional higher
---SQUASH: SUPPLY YELLOW CROOKNECK LIGHT. DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET STEADY. 1/2
and 5/9 bushel cartons Zucchini sml 12.35-14.85 mostly 12.35-12.85 previous
commitments lower med 10.35-10.85 occasional higher Yellow Straightneck sml
14.35-14.85 med 12.35-12.85 3/4 bushel cartons Yellow Crookneck sml
16.35-18.85 med 10.35-14.85

WA_FV103
WASHINGTON, DC 12-OCT-2012

Recap of Available Shipping Point Onions and Potatoes FOB for Friday, October
12, 2012

Provided by: USDA AMS Fruit and Vegetable Market News

Released by: Market News Customer Service Center - Fresno, CA

Phone: (559) 487-5178 Fax (559) 487-5199

Prices represent open (spot) market sales by first handlers on product of
generally good quality and condition unless otherwise stated and may include
promotional allowances or other incentives. No consideration is given to
after-sale adjustments unless otherwise stated. Brokerage fees paid by the
shipper are included in the price reported. Delivered Sales, Shipping Point
Basis excludes all charges for freight.

Basis of Sale Definitions:

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product quoted
or sold is to be placed free on board the boat, car, or other agency of
the through land transportation at shipping point, in "suitable shipping
condition", and that the buyer assumes all risk of damage and delay in
transit not caused by the seller irrespective of how the shipment is
billed. The buyer shall have the right of inspection at destination
before goods are paid for to determine if the product shipped complied
with the terms of the contract or order at time of shipment, subject to
the provisions covering suitable shipping conditions.

Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis - This means that the product is
to be Delivered by the seller on board the car, truck, or on the dock if
delivered by boat, at the market in which the buyer is located, or at
such other market as is agreed upon, free of any and all charges for
transportation or protective service. The seller assumes all risks of
loss or damage in transit not caused by the buyer.

BENTON HARBOR Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

LONG ISLAND NEW YORK

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Round White U.S. One baled 10
5-lb sacks sz A 8.50-9.00 occas 8.00 50 lb sacks sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly
5.50-5.75 occas lower lge 7.00-8.00 mostly 7.00-7.50 occas higher/lower

MICHIGAN

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET LOWER. Wide range in price. Yellow Globe
Type master container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med 9.00-11.50 occasional higher and
lower rpkr sz 7.00-10.00 occasional lower

NEW YORK

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Yellow Globe Type 50 lb
sacks med 2 1/4"min 8.00-9.00 few 10.00 2" min 7.00-8.00 few lower master
container 16 3-lb mesh sacks med 2 1/4"min 10.50-12.00 2" min 9.00-10.50 Red
Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 8.00-10.00 occasional lower med 7.50-8.00
occasional lower

IDAHO FALLS Shipping Point Prices as of 12-OCT-2012

Provided by: Fruit and Vegetable Market News,
Federal - State Market News Service, USDA.

CENTRAL WISCONSIN

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND MODERATE. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One
baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 4.75-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 occas lower 50 lb cartons 40s
6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 few lower 50s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 few lower
60s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 few lower 70s 6.00-7.50 mostly 6.00-6.50 few
lower 80s 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 few higher 90s 5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 few higher
and lower 100s 5.75-6.50 mostly 6.00 few higher and lower Round Red U.S. One 50
lb cartons sz A 6.50-8.50 mostly 7.00-8.00 sz B 9.00-12.00 mostly 11.00
Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 22.50-30.00 mostly 25.00 few lower 50 lb sacks sz A
5.50-7.50 mostly 6.00-7.00 sz B 8.00-11.00 mostly 10.00 tote bags approx 2000
lbs per cwt sz A 10.00-13.00 mostly 12.00 few lower Yellow Type Yukon Gold U.S.
One 50 lb cartons sz A 9.00-12.00 mostly 9.50-10.50

COLUMBIA BASIN WASHINGTON & UMATILLA BASIN OREGON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Yellow Hybrid 50 lb sacks
col 6.00-7.00 occas lower jbo 5.00-5.50 occas lower EXPORT 6.00-6.50 mostly
6.00 med 4.50-5.00 mostly 5.00 Hybrid - Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons jbo
10.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00 occas higher White 50 lb sacks jbo 10.00-11.00
occas higher med 8.00-9.00 occas higher Red Globe Type 25 lb sacks jbo 8.00
occas higher & lower med 6.00 occas higher
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S.
One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.00-4.50 occas higher & lower
non sz A 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
5.00-5.50 occas higher & lower non sz A 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower 50
lb cartons 40s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occas higher 50s 4.00-5.00 mostly
4.50-5.00 occas higher 60s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occas higher 70s
4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occas highe 80s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occas
higher 90s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 occas higher 100s 4.00-5.00 mostly
4.50-5.00 occas higher U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 10 oz min 3.00-5.00 mostly
3.00-4.75 occas higher

IDAHO AND MALHEUR COUNTY, OREGON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Yellow Spanish Hybrid U.S.
One 50 lb sacks Super Col 9.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 col 7.00-8.00 occas higher &
lower jbo 6.00-7.00 mostly 6.00 occas lower med 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00
White U.S. One 50 lb sacks jbo 10.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 med 10.00 occas higher
& lower Red Globe Type U.S. One 25 lb sacks jbo 9.00-12.00 mostly 10.00-11.00
med 8.00-9.00 mostly 8.00 occas higher & lower

MINNESOTA-NORTH DAKOTA (RED RIVER VALLEY)

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: SUPPLY FAIRLY LIGHT. DEMAND FAIRLY GOOD. MARKET STEADY. Round Red
U.S. One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 6.00-7.00 mostly 7.00 baled 10 5-lb film
bags sz A 6.50-7.50 mostly 7.50 50 lb cartons sz A 6.50-7.50 mostly 7.50 few
lower sz B 11.00-13.00 mostly 11.00-11.50 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 20.00-25.00
mostly 23.00 50 lb sacks sz A 5.50-6.00 mostly 6.00 few lower sz B 9.75-11.50
mostly 10.00 tote bags approx 2000 lbs per cwt sz A 9.00-10.00 mostly 10.00 few
low as 8.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 2.50-3.00 mostly 3.00 occas higher sz B
4.50-7.00 mostly 6.00

NEBRASKA

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah U.S. One baled 5
10-lb film bags sz A 5.00 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A 6.00 occas
lower 50 lb cartons 40s 4.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower 50s 5.00-5.50 mostly
5.00 occas lower 60s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower 70s 5.00-5.50 mostly
5.00 occas lower 80s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower 90s 5.00-5.50 mostly
5.00 occas lower 100s 5.00-5.50 mostly 5.00 occas lower U.S. Two baled 5 10-lb
film bags 3.75-4.50

NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET ABOUT STEADY. Truck shortage limiting
movement. Round Red U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 10.00-14.00 mostly 12.00-14.00
fair appearance 7.00-12.00 mostly 8.00-10.00 sz B 12.00-16.00 mostly
12.00-14.00 fair appearance 10.00-12.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 28.00-32.00 mostly
30.00 occas lower U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-6.00 Long
White U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 12.00-16.00 mostly 15.00-16.00 fair
appearance 9.00-12.00 sz B 7.00-12.00 mostly 10.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8"
28.00-34.00 mostly 30.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 4.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 Yellow
Type U.S. One 50 lb cartons sz A 12.00-16.00 mostly 14.00 fair appearance
10.00-12.00 sz B 10.00-12.00 mostly 12.00 Creamers 3/4-1 5/8" 28.00-34.00
mostly 30.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks sz A 5.00-7.00 mostly 6.00

PERU IMPORTS - REPACKED AT VARIOUS EAST COAST SHIPPING POINTS

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---ONIONS DRY: DEMAND FAIRLY LIGHT. MARKET SLIGHTLY LOWER. Yellow Granex -
Marked Sweet 40 lb cartons col 19.00-22.00 mostly 20.00-21.00 jbo 19.00-22.00
mostly 20.00-21.00

SAN LUIS VALLEY COLORADO

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND LIGHT. MARKET STEADY. Russet Norkotah/Other Varieties U.S.
One baled 5 10-lb film bags sz A 4.50-5.00 baled 10 5-lb film bags sz A
5.50-6.00 50 lb cartons 40s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.00-4.50 50s 4.50-5.50 mostly
5.00 60s 4.50-5.50 mostly 5.00 70s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 80s 5.00-6.00 mostly
5.00 90s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 100s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00 U.S. Two baled 5
10-lb film bags 3.75-4.50 mostly 4.00 U.S. Coml bulk per cwt 4.25-5.50 mostly
5.00

UPPER VALLEY, TWIN FALLS-BURLEY DISTRICT IDAHO

Sales F.O.B. Shipping Point and/or Delivered Sales, Shipping Point Basis

ONIONS AND POTATOES
2012 Season
---POTATOES: DEMAND BALED AND CARTON 80-100S VERY GOOD, OTHERS MODERATE. MARKET
ABOUT STEADY. Russet Burbank U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks
non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.00-5.50 occas lower baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A
40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.75 occas lower baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz
min 6.00-6.50 occas lower baled 10 5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min
5.25-6.50 50 lb cartons 40s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 few lower 50s 5.00-6.00
mostly 5.00-5.50 few lower 60s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas lower 70s
5.00-6.00 mostly 5.00-5.50 occas lower 80s 5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 90s
5.00-6.50 mostly 5.50-6.00 100s 5.00-6.00 mostly 5.50-6.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks
6 oz min 3.50-4.50 mostly 3.50-4.00 occas lower 10 oz min 4.50-5.50 mostly
4.50-5.00 Norkotah U.S. One 2" or 4-oz Min baled 5 10-lb mesh sacks non sz A
40% 5-oz min 5.00-5.50 baled 5 10-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 4.50-5.00
occas lower baled 10 5-lb mesh sacks non sz A 40% 5-oz min 6.00-6.50 baled 10
5-lb film bags non sz A 40% 5-oz min 5.25-6.00 mostly 5.50 occas lower 50 lb
cartons 40s 4.00 occas higher 50s 4.00 occas higher 60s 4.00 occas higher
70s 4.00-4.50 mostly 4.00 80s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 90s 4.00-5.00 mostly
4.50-5.00 100s 4.00-5.00 mostly 4.50-5.00 U.S. Two 50 lb sacks 6 oz min
3.50-3.75 occas higher 10 oz min 4.00 occas higher